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Penicillin v potassium and Diarrhea: What Users Say

Brand names: Penicillin VK

Diarrhea: mentioned by 3 users (5.4%)

Based on user experiences from 56 Penicillin v potassium reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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nausea 12.5%
chills 10.7%
headaches 10.7%
pain 8.9%
anxiety 7.1%
upset stomach 7.1%
depression 5.4%
diarrhea 5.4%
fever 5.4%
heart palpitations 5.4%

Reviews for Penicillin v potassium

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Commonly mentioned side effects
  • dra...
  • October 29, 2009

Penicillin v potassium for Strep Throat "I started feeling a little bit better on the 2nd day after starting the Penicillin VK. I had a little bit of loose stools, but I believe that happens with most antibiotics-some much worse than others. I was much better after taking all of the medication-but once you get Strep, you are prone to it. I need to have my tonsils removed-they are enormous and just catching bacteria, which causes me to continue to get Strep."

10 / 10
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  • Sal...
  • September 16, 2014

For Strep Throat "I had strep throat. I began a 10-day course of penicillin. I began to experience all the major side effects, including diarrhea, heart palpitations, low pulse, fatigue, and anxiety, just to name a few. Needless to say, the strep went away. But next time I get it, I'll request another treatment."

9 / 10
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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 30, 2020

Penicillin v potassium for Bacterial Infection "I always lose my appetite with Penicillin VK medication. I also get diarrhea, but it's a small price to pay for healing!"

9 / 10
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