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antibiotic that is related to minocycline but starts with a "s" Is used for acne and is expensive. ## That would be something in the Tetracycline class, but I am not finding anything that begins with an S. Here's a link to more information on antibiotics in this class, maybe you'll see one listed that you'll recognize? Do you have any other information on it?

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I lost a piece of paper that said what I'm allergic to, I think it's an antibiotic that starts with an M. It it gives me a rash, my back starts to feel itchy, I had to take it for a blood infection. ## Hi igor, Antibiotics starting with "M" include: Meropenem, Mezlocillin, Meticillin, Moxifloxacin, Mafenide, and Minocycline. Do any of these names ring a bell? I'm sure there may be others out there, but this is what I could gather at the moment. I hope it helps! ## Metronidazole. Also interacts with propyline glycol, which is in liquid for e-cigarettes.

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intravenous antibiotic ## Is the one you are looking for possibly Vancomycin? It is the most commonly used IV antibiotic that starts with a V in the U.S. It can still cause side effects, such as nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. Read more: Please let me know if this is the correct one!

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I have sinusitis and my doc prescribed me an antibiotic that starts with the letter "O" but I don't know what it is. ## Was it possibly Orbifloxacin (Orbax)? The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash, headache, and diarrhea. Is there any information on the label?

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How long does it take for pentrexyl to start working? ## This medication contains the active ingredient Ampicillin, which is an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. The general rule with an antibiotic is that if it is working for you, you should not see any worsening after taking it for a full 24 hours, and you should start to see improvement after taking it for a full 3 days. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have an abscess in my anal region. I was prescribed Clindamycin and this is my fourth day taking it 3 times a day. I had a small swallow and now it has become big and painful. I was wondering if this medicine works and if so, how long it takes because everyday the pain is going up. ## Hello, Ronaldo! How are you? I'm very sorry that you're in pain. Generally, if an antibiotic is working, you should start to see improvement after taking it for a full 3 days and no worsening after taking it for a full 24 hours, thus, you should likely return to your doctor as this might not be the right medication to help you. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I...

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I started on by-mycin tablets yesterday having to take two tablets on day one and just one tablet a day for the next six days. By now I have taken three of the tablets and still feel as bad as ever. Can anyone tell me how long I have to be taking these tablets before my infection will start to clear? ## By-Mycin contains the active ingredient Doxycycline, which is an antibiotic that's used to treat infections. After being on it for 24 hours, you shouldn't see any worsening of the infection, but it may take 3 days before you start to see improvement. Learn more By-Mycin details here. If you don't see any improvement after that time, then you may need to try a different antibiotic. How are you feeling now? ## I drank 8 tablets but I think that I'm preignant, should I be wo...

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I'm on 75mg methadone maintenance. I accidentally took a 500mg cipro. Just one. Will I go into withdrawels ## I've never heard of cipro causing withdrawals. Cipro is an antibiotic used for a number of different infections. Have you read about cipro and methadone? I mean, read about them not interacting well together? I've never heard or read this before and I have been a nurse for 24 years. I will have to look this one up. Now, a med called naltrexone will cause withdrawals.... called precipitated withdrawals.....if taken too soon before actual Withdrawal from narcotics starts. Are you confusing these two meds, maybe? ## While cipro will not cause withdrawls it CAN cause methadone toxicity. You seem to be ok now but please do not take cipro with methadone.....there are far b...

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I have been prescribed mabex for esophagus irritation. Please tell the side effects for this liquid. Thank you. ## yes ## Unfortunately, when it comes to products like this, it's difficult to provide anyone with precise information. It is a mixture of ingredients that are used to treat various types of oral sores and irritations, but the actual ingredients used can vary from area to area. This one starts with Maalox, then something numbing is usually added, such as Xylocaine or one of its relatives, sometimes an antibiotic is included, so there's really no way to say what each individual has received, since it depends on their location and what the doctors there prefer to use. Learn more Maalox details here. Are there any other questions or comments?

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drug for colitis, diarhoeas ## Hi , I am from Turkey. I have E.coli intolerans which is based on intestinal system flora.It causes at lot of problem like diarrhea,colic etc. everyday if i don't use any drugs.and this problem can solve by two ways; antibiotics and Nifuroxazide. But antibiotics are not propose for continuous usage. I have to use any of them continuously because when any stop using them, this problem starts again in about one week-one month max. Can i use nifuroxazide contains drugs everyday at low dosage or not?How can i use it? Is it causes any problem on my intestinal system? Thank You for your interest... ## This is a Nitrofurantoin antibiotic, used to treat various types of infections. Some of the most common side effects include: nausea, drowsiness, diarrhea and ...

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how long after med expires is it still good for ## Hello, Timmy! How are you? The best way to think of the expiration date would be to actually consider it a guaranteed full potency date. That is the maximum time that the manufacturer can guarantee that the drug will have its full beneficial effect under the most commonly used storage conditions. Past that date, the efficacy level starts to drop. Now, antibiotics can be more problematic than many other medications, because once they start to lose effectiveness, they may not properly eradicate infectious bacteria, which may result in antibiotic resistance, making things even worse. Additionally, if your doctor prescribed it to treat an infection and you didn't finish it all, as you are supposed to, then you are also running that same...

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can you take 3 doxycycl cap 100mg in 1 dat ## Doxycycline is an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections. And yes, it is sometimes prescribed at that dosing frequency. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. Read more here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## i was prescribed this at the er yesterday for a tattoo that got infected. my question is, if when you take it your heart starts racing and you can't stay still...shaking all over. is that signs of an allegric reaction? ## That sounds like the signs of some type of reaction. Have you contacted your doctor about this, yet? You should never ignore such symptoms when you are taking a medication. You may need a different dosage or to try some other antibiotic.

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what causes guillian barr syndrome and how can it be treated. It 's symptoms are similar to MS- creeping paralysis and muscle wasting. ## Hello, Coconut! How are you? Guillain-Barré is an acute polyneuropathy, it's an ascending paralysis, it starts with weakness in the hands and feet, which then slowly moves in towards the trunk. It is most commonly triggered by an infection. Supportive care is usually the main treatment, to ensure that the patient continues receiving oxygen and, of course, antibiotics to try to eradicate the infection and stop the body's attack on the nervous system. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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can hydrocodone/IBU be taken with doxycycl hyc ## There are no interactions listed, between taking them together, that I can find, however, you should check with your doctor or pharmacist to be certain. This combination is often given to patients with infections that cause pain, such as dental infections, to treat the pain in the interim, until the antibiotic starts to work. The Hydcrodone with Ibuprofen are the active ingredients in Vicoprofen, which is a narcotic pain reliever and it may cause side effects, such as: nausea, dizziness, constipation and dry mouth. The Doxycycline is an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections and it may cause side effects, such as: nausea, dizziness, diarrhea and non-allergic skin rash. Learn more: Are there any other questions?

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I am a heart patient, I woke up this morning with a tooth ache. I was wondering if Ciprofloxacin would help with the swelling and pain ## Hello, Stailiana! How are you doing? Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic, so it may help with swelling that is due to an infection, but it will not directly help with the pain. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. In a few days, if the pain is due to an infection and the antibiotic starts to eradicate the bacteria, the pain may start to ease, but that's a long, miserable time to wait. Since you are a heart patient, you definitely need to see your dentist, because a dental infection risks creating an infection in your heart valves. Do you frequently get toothaches?...

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I have cellulitis in the folded overlap on my stomach. It was diagnosed. Can I use gelmicin on it when it starts itching or gets red? ## Hello, Reed! How are you? It would best to consult your doctor, before using it, just to be safe. It contains an antibiotic, antifungal and steroid that is used topically. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including skin redness, irritation, dryness, rash and headache. Are you on an oral antibiotic, as well? ## I cut myself on my toe with my bathtub can I use this cream I ran out of triple antibiotic

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What antibiotic has a shelf life of 10 years? ## I don't know of any that have that long of a shelf life and I can't find one listed. It generally varies by drug, so there may be one, however. As to Amoxicillin, it has a shelf life of 2 years, from the date of production and your pharmacist has to give it to you with a minimum of one year left on the expiration date, until it starts to lose potency, except when it is a liquid preparation, which have a 7 to 10 day lifespan. This is an antibiotic, so it may cause side effects, such as: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more: Are there any questions or comments? ## Penicillin V --- Has a life of 10 years if stored in the proper pill climate in your home. Best storage place is your pajama drawer! :-) ## How long is A...

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i m taking Flagyl 400 since march 2011 for treatment of Antebacterial infection , i had taken 4 courses of 7 days , for one month or so i m ok , but again the problem starts , how much courses of flagyl are required for complete relief ## What type of infection is it? It really shouldn't require that many courses of any antibiotic to clear up the problem. Have you and your doctor discussed the possibility of your using a different antibiotic? I think that this one just isn't working for you. You can learn about other options here: ## my wife has severe nausea and vomitting using this drug with binoclar 500 and omez 20 mg. im concerned. help. ## I have yeast infection an I have use every thing possible to get rid of it but it contiune to happen plz help me to get rid of it ## Wha...

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Hello, I was prescribed amoxicillin for my tooth. It is decaying. It's black, but what do you expect? Ha. Anyways I have no signs of infection (I don't think) and by that I mean I don't have any swelling. It hurts (of corse half my tooth is gone), but that's it. She had a very strong accent and I think she said when it starts sweeping just start taking them. The prescription says start taking them ASAP... But I guess I'm battling an issue with myself because I don't feel an infection? So why should I take them? ## Hello, Spaz! How are you? If the tooth hurts and is blackened, then there most likely is an infection. Otherwise, it would only be sensitive to something very hot or cold, when you eat or drink. This antibiotic may cause side effects, such as nausea, di...

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Was prescribed sulfameth/trimethoprim 800/160 for infection in thumb. Was to take it for 10 days but on 8 day developed an itchy rash - should I continue to take it. I am not allergic to any medications. Can I take benadryl to help? ## No, once you get the itchy rash from this it means that most likely you are allergic to it and things will only get worse if you continue taking it and there is the risk of your developing much more dangerous reactions. Learn more Bactrim details here. Benadryl may help in the meantime, until it starts to clear up, if it's safe for you to take it. But you also need to contact your doctor and let them know, they may wish to prescribe an alternative antibiotic. Learn more Benadryl details here. I had this happen to me early in 2012, I developed the rash...

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