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I recently found out I was pregnant. Just before I found out, I had a UTI and took Macrobid. I had a blood test at the Dr.'s office soon after I finished the prescription and my HCG levels were very high. Three days later, they were normal again, and ultrasound shows a heartbeat and everything in the right place--not ectopic. I am trying to come up with an explanation for the initial elevated HCG. My thyroid is fine. Could the Macrobid have caused the initial elevation? ## Given that you are pregnant, it is most likely that they just happened to test at the same time your body was producing a high amount of it due to pregnancy hormones, that is normal. You can learn more HCG Information here. Have you discussed it with your doctor? Are you on any other medications?

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Can I drink orange juice while on this medication? ## Hello, Fran! How are you? Yes, it is grapefruit juice contains an enzyme that can reduce the effectiveness of some medications, or make you absorb too much of them, but not orange juice. The FDA classifies Bactrim as an antibiotic that is used to treat or prevent bacterial infections and its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Can I drink grapefruit juice?

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I got this in Mexico last week for a bladder infection. Is this just for the pain of a bladder infection? Or does it help cure one too? ## The active ingredients are 500mgs of Nalidixic Acid and 50mgs of Phenazopyridine, it is commonly used to treat urinary tract infections, because some bacteria that cause them are sensitive to the acid and will be killed by it. That said, however, it is not an antibiotic, so it may help clear it up, but there is also a chance that it won't. The main side effect warned about when taking this is photo-sensitivity. Is there anything else I can help you with? ## I live in Mexico and have been taking Acido Nalidixico Fenazopiridina for several days now for a urinary tract infection. (self diagnosed as I know the symptoms since I have had many) However,...

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I will be taking Levofloxcin 500mg for 10 days. How long will it remain in my system after finishing the medicine? ## Several days, but not very long, since that is not a long time to be taking it. According to the FDA, “Levofloxacin is excreted largely as unchanged drug in the urine. The mean terminal plasma elimination half-life of levofloxacin ranges from approximately 6 to 8 hours following single or multiple doses of levofloxacin given orally or intravenously." [1] FDA Levofloxacin Drug Monograph Additional References: [2] [3] The Clinical Pharmacokinetics of Levofloxacin [4] (Levofloxacin) MedlinePlus ## I was taking levofoxcin 500mg for 5 days. How long will it remain in my system after finishing the medicine? ## I was prescribed 10 tablets 500mg each for a broncial in...

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I'm taking purbac double strength but I can't sleep at all. Anyone else having insomnia? ## That’s because Purbac is an antibiotic. It does nothing for insomnia. ## Isomnia is a common issue with many medications. Purbac contains the active ingredient Sulfamethoxazole, it is most commonly used to treat bacterial infections. The FDA lists its other typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, diarrhea, and arthralgia. How are you doing, now? Has there been any change? Are you on any other medications? ## Yes, I can't sleep, my mind is very active and if I do fall asleep it's only for 3hrs. I also feel tired with no energy. ## I can’t sleep while taking this medication either.

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Recently I have taken Clarithromyacin as part of a two week treatment along with Amoxicillian and Lanzoprazole to try to cure H Pylori. I also take Phenobarbitone and Phenytoin to control my Epilepsy which has been successful for over 37 years. However since completing the course of Clarithromyacin etc last week I have experienced nerve spasms and some slight muscle twitches. The patient leaflet informs you that in very rare cases while taking the drug convuslions may occur but it does not state whether or not there are any known side effects once the drug is no longer taken. Is ther any information or related experience data available Thanks ## I was diagnosed with h pilory, I took the same medication, my h pilory returned and Im having muscle spasms as well. While it is not certain th...

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Hi I'm on Arv treatment for 11 months and it has help me to boost cd4 count and I've also gained weight,my scheme always send me the Arvs,purbac and vitamins of which my doctor told me that the vitamins will make me gain weight,I once stop taking both purbac and vitamins until I had a bad fever and I took them again.the problem is that I have developed the rash over my body that needs a scratching could it be durban or should I discontinue using it. ## Nono, an itchy rash could be the sign of a possibly dangerous allergic reaction, so you should consult your doctor as soon as possible. Such allergic reactions tend to worsen with time, and repeated exposure to the allergen. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Purbac as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhe...

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Can breast tenderness also be one of the side effects of doxytet in females? ## Doxytet contains the active ingredient Doxycycline, it is an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of infections. Normal side effects can include: nausea, drowsiness, diarrhea and skin rash. And no, I did some research on this, but I am not finding any reports of breast tenderness being a side effect of this medication. Breast tenderness, however, could be a sign of something affecting the hormones in your body or a sign of pregnancy. Have you consulted your doctor, yet? ## is vommiting one of the effects? ## Valleri, yes, as I listed in my original response, it can cause nausea and, for some people, that will naturally lead to vomiting. However, if it is a severe problem, you should consult with yo...

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I have heard that the combination of bactrim and methadone can throw you into withdrawals. I have mrsa and staph but cannot do withdrawals. Does anyone have information on this potential interaction? ## I' have been on methadone for a 7 yrs. I have taken bacterium triple timed and have NEVER experienced any kind of withdrawals from it. I hope this helps. ## Hello Jill, I did a search on the NIH website but I was unable to find any clinical studies that would suggest this is true. In addition, when I checked the drug interaction portion of the NIH website all I was able to find is that when these two drugs are taken together it increases the chance of having a negative heart reaction. Though I am not saying what you heard is completely unfounded I just was not able to find any eviden...

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I am taking cefdinir 300 mg for a sinus infection. 1 every 12 hours. Is it safe to take alka seltzer plus to relieve my symptoms? ## Hello, Tam! How are you? Which Alka Seltzer Plus formulation? There are several available. Can you please post back and clarify? Thank you! ## I know I am replying to a reply from a question in 2014' (last year)--but I have the same question! I am on the same antibiotic, same 300mg for a sinus infection and wanted to know if I could take Alka Seltzer Night time Cold and Flu? ## Is it okay to take Alka-Seltzer plus severe sinus congestion & cough night liquid gels with Cefdinir 300 mg? ## I am taking cefdinir 300 mg. Can I take alka seltzer plus cold & cough tablets as well? ## I'm taking the same antibiotic and I am wondering the same thing...

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I am living in China so I always like to check things out ASAP when ever I have to see a doctor here. Anyhow my daughter, who is almost 18 months had a fall today and broke her collar bone. X-ray showed a nice clean break no problem so he recommended a brace which I expected but for some reason he also prescribed Cefureoxime Axetil 125mg. I of course just Googled this and I'm a bit surprised at him giving her an antibiotic. I don't speak Chinese but and my wife not knowing medical English just said it's supposed to help her blood. Considering the overuse and abuse of antibiotics in China and considering I have found no creditable reason for her to take it I am not giving it to her. I wanted to ask here does anyone know of a reason why this drug would be prescribed for a simp...

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Can I take Lagatrim (Cotrimoxazole) in place of Purbac (Sulphamethoxazole,Trimethoprim) together with ARVs? ## Both Lagatrim/Cotrimoxazole, and Purbac contain the same active ingredients, Sulfamethoxazole, and Trimethoprim, so they are interchangeable, as long as the dosage, and dosage frequency is the same. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim as possibly including nausea, dizziness, diarrhea, non-allergic skin rash, and headache. Ref: Cotrimoxazole Information As to the ARV's, it depends on which specific ones you're taking. Can you please post back with more information?

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Hello, I took this for ten days four X per day for infected tooth. How long AFTER I get off it will the keflex still help? I am going to be doing a second round while I wait for oral surgery, but how long in between rounds should I be okay? Thanks MUCH. It's urgent. ## Unfortunately, there's no time frame that can be quoted to answer your question, since we are all different, and it may also be affect by other factors, such as your overall health, the type of infection you have, how severe the infection is, and etc. The best thing to do would be to try and minimize the dosing gap, as much as possible. It is an antibiotic, not a controlled substance, so to speak, so you should be able to pick up a refill right away. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Keflex as possibly inc...

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I have a tooth infection and 2 bottles of ampicilina 500mg (I am not allergic to penicillin). Will this help my tooth infection? Can a person become immune to this drug? I have taken it before and it did not seem to help much. ## Did it get rid of your infection before? Ampicillin is an antibiotic and helping to eradicate bacterial infections is all it does, it will not help with pain, or any other symptoms. Learn more Ampicillin details here. And it's not actually that you get immune to it, per se, but that the bacteria can grow resistant to it, if you don't finish a full course of treatment, or if you use it too often. Have you consulted a dentist? If you have an infected tooth, then the underlying problem that resulted in the infection, such as a cavity must be fixed, or you ...

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How long does Cefuroxime remain in your system? ## How long after the last dose does Cefuroxime axetil 500 mg, twice a day, last in the body until it is completely gone? Thank you. ## How long does it take for Cefuroxime 500mg to leave your system after the last dose? ## I’ve been taking Cefuroxime for ten days now but my body is very warm. I’m planning to stop now and am wondering how long this medication will stay in my body? ## The serum half-life of Cefuroxime is only 1 to 1.5 hours, full bodily clearance takes 5, or 6 half-lives, so it should be out of your body in just 5 to 7.5 hours. The FDA warns that Cefuroxime may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. Ref: Cefuroxime Information Is there anything else I can h...

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Ang Erythromycin at Bioflu pwede ba syang pag sabayin? English Translation: Can Erythromycin and Bioflu be taken at the same time?

white horse looking pill (oval) wtth imprint of RX509 on one side and an indent line in the middle on both sides. will this work for a tooth abcess and is it an antibiotic? ## Information I was able to gather shows the pill in description to be Amoxicillin + Clavulanate Potassium (875 mg-125 mg). Amoxicillin + Clavulanate Potassium is an antibiotic with an increased spectrum of action and restored efficacy against lactamase producing Amoxicillin-resistant bacteria. For a more detailed description of the drug, please follow the link below... Please post back if you have any more questions or concerns so I can further assist you. ## Doses this meds take infections away from the gum cuased by a tooth aich ## What does it treat specifically?

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I have what I think were some type spider or some other type of insect bites 5 of them, they sort of look like a Brown Recluse bite, but not as bad. They turned into ugly open sores within a few hours, just like a Brown Recluse Spider bite would do. The doctor says the it now looks like cellulitis, that's a skin infection below the outer skin layers. So the bites went deep into the hypodermis skin layers .My doctor gave me some other type of antibiotic for 10 days 2000 mg a day. They cleared up some, but are still ugly pits, Yesterday, the doctor gave me the SMT 800/160 drugs. Take 2 per day, for 10 days. As of tonight, I have not had any side effects, but with only 4 pills in my system, it may be to early for side effects to show up. I will try to come back later in the week and po...

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My Friend Just had a glass of wine while taking apo sulfatrim (Sulfameth/Trimeth for a UTI. She's Vomiting uncontrollably, extreme nausea and dizziness wont stop for the last 2 hours. How long is this going to last? Can it be fatal? Seeking medical attention is not an option for at least a few hours. ## That's very odd, while the FDA does warn that taking it with alcohol may cause more severe side effects, they don't normally last that long. Is she one any other medications? (NDC code 67296-1163 for more details.) Other side effects may include dizziness, headache, and diarrhea. How is she doing, now? Has there been any change? Is she on any other medications? ## Examples of drugs that have been reported to produce disulfaram-like reactions include metronidazole (Flagyl and ...

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I have been on Purbac for acne, today (Wednesday) marks the 3rd week of treatment. Last week on Thursday was my last day having my period. Today I had intercourse with my fiance and the condom broke. Am I at risk of pregnancy? Does ovulation play a part in this? Can I take contraceptives? ## Antibiotics like Purbac can reduce the efficacy of hormonal contraceptives, creating a risk of pregnancy. Yes, Ovulation always plays a role, but if the antibiotic disrupted your cycle, you may not ovulate when you expect to do so. The FDA lists the other side effects of Purbac as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Ref: Purbac Information Have you done a pregnancy test, yet?

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