Antibiotic With Food

I have being taking nitrofurantoin for 3 days , i had a bad headache and pain in my stomag. Iwas recommended to take this antibiotic for 7 days. Can i stop taking it or can i take another medication.?Also let me know if I can break the tablet in food. Im very bad at swolling pills i hate it. ## Hello, Vivi! How are you? I'm sorry that you're so miserable. Those are normal side effects of this medication, as listed by the FDA and you should continue taking it, unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Taking it with food can sometimes help prevent the stomach pain and nausea. Other side effects may include dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. And yes, you can break them, if necessary, as long as you take the whole tablet. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am on an antibiotic for herpes. The instructions say to take one pill 5 times per day. Do I need to wake up at night to take it? I can only take it during the day between 5 am and 9 pm. ## Hi Patty - Exactly which medication have you been prescribed? To answer your question, no, you should not have to wake up to take a dose unless is specifically says so in the instructions given to you. Otherwise, you can space the 5 doses among the hours that you are awake. So, if you are awake from 5 am to 9 pm, that is 16 hours of being awake. 16 hours / 5 doses = one dose approximately every 3 hours or so. Do the instructions say that it can be taken with or without food? I hope this helps and best wishes!

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Symptoms are stomach cramps, nausea, abdominal pain. Can I use an antibiotic for these symptoms? ## Hello, Linda! How are you? Antibiotics only treat bacterial infections, but the symptoms you've described are most commonly caused by viral infections, so antibiotics will not help, as reported by the NIH. There are also other possible causes, such as food poisoning. Have you had this checked out? Are you doing any better?

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how should i take ampicilina mexapin 500, with or without food? will it haelp if i take it with food to help with upset tummy? ## Hello, Dee! How are you? The FDA lists Ampicillin as an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of bacterial infections. Typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. You can take it with food, if it causes nausea, but dairy foods can sometimes affect the absorption of antibiotics, so you should avoid them at least 2 hours before and 4 hours after taking it. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My wife has had a sinus infection for about two weeks. Today she went to the doctor and they prescribed this medication and also prednisone. She took the medication, the amox..., with food, however, she has had an extremely bad headache since taking this medication. Is this a normal side effect as well or should I consult a physician on her behalf ## It is very hard to say, either one of the medications could be causing the headache, or it could be a symptom of the sinus infection itself. Has she consulted her doctor? Amoxicillin with Clavulanic Acid, the active ingredients in Augmentin, is an antibiotic, so it may cause other side effects, such as: nausea, dizziness, skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more: Prednisone is a cortiocosteroid, used to treat pain and swelling. It can also cause ...

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I'll would like know use Calvepen tabs 666mb before or after food? thanks ## Calvepen contains the antibiotic Penicillin and it can actually be taken either way, however, it can cause some nausea as a side effect, so many people do take it with a meal, on order to help prevent that. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with? ## My son 19 years has tonsillitis and has been prescribed calvapen 666 3 times a day he has been taking them for 3 full days now with no betterment. I notice that others have been prescribed 4 times per day would it make a difference if he was to take an extra dose a day? Thanks ## In many cases, it can take longer than 3 days to notice any sign of improvement in a bacterial infection that's being treated. If the doctor prescribed Calvepen to take ...

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I know I am allergic to sulfa used as an antibiotic prescription but I have read there is a possibility I could be allergic to hair products with sulfa and foods with sulfa? ## Hello, Toni! How are you? Generally, no! They are usually different and most people are not allergic to all. A sulfa drug is not the same as sulfur in foods, hygiene products and etc. I'm allergic to Bactrim, which is a sulfa antibiotic, but haven't had a reaction to anything else, including other related drugs. Just be careful and proceed with caution. Is there anything else I can help with? ## My mom is allergic to bactrim and other medications containing Sulfa, she is also allergic to eggs. The sulfur in foods is different than in drugs yet they may have some type of connection as I hear similar situat...

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hi my daughter she is 1 year old and she had ear infection so she on antibiotics and as a result she got diarrhea and not eating any solid foods and only grinking water and milk.So because she lost weight and looks thin and pale. Antibiotic is seven days course, i do not know what to do? please help.....thankyou. ## How much weight has she lost? Generally, as long as she is still drinking liquids, so she doesn't become dehydrated, she should be fine, but check with her doctor to be sure. Diarrhea and nausea can be normal side effects of an antibiotic, coupling that with the infection she's had, might cause appetite loss. Other side effects, as reported by the FDA, may include non-allergic skin rash, and dizziness. Ref: Antibiotic Information How is she doing, now?

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Should this be taken with food or just water? ## This is a generic for Bactrim and, according to the monograph, there isn't a preference. However, it is well known that this antibiotic can be very rough on your stomach, so if it were me, I'd take it with a meal, or small snack to avoid the nausea and pain it can cause. Learn more Bactrim details here. I'm allergic to it and can't take it anymore, but the one time I did, it was quite harsh on my stomach and caused a lot of pain and irritation. And just as a warning, keep an eye out and contact your doctor immediately, if you develop a skin rash from it. Are there any other questions?

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Are there any food interaction with this medication, like grapefruit, etc ## I haven't found anything listed, but I'd suggest double checking with your pharmacist to be certain. This antibiotic may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and diarrhea. You can learn more Nitrofurantoin details here. Are there any questions or comments?

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I have a terrible toothache. I'm taking antibiotics, but the 800mg Motrin wears off within 4 hours, should I take a naproxen, or another Motrin with some food? ## You should take whatever medication your doctor has prescribed. It is best not to double on nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories without their approval, since doing so may increase the risk of bleeding, and stomach ulceration, according to FDA reports. Other side effects may include nausea, dizziness, and headache. How are you doing now? Has there been any change?

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antibiotic ## This is a brand name for Cefazolin, a cephalosporin class antibiotic. Cefazolin Click Here ## My mother was prescribed this medication for a sinus infection. Although the directions say to take with OR without food, my advice is to take with food because this medication can be rough on the gastrointestinal(G.I.) tract, as evidenced by a side effect of diarrhea. May also dry you out, so drink a good amount of water, which is a good idea anyway, especially when your body is fighting off an infection. ## Most antibiotics will cause diarrhea when they start to take effect in your body, that is a perfectly normal effect. As to taking it with food, the reason they tell you not to is because certain food can affect how well the medication works for you and how much of it your bod...

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I'd like to know if Mox-P 500mg should be taken before or after food? ## Mox-P contains Amoxicillin and Lactobacillus, it is an antibiotic used to treat many types of infections. It can be taken on an empty stomach or with food, it's really up to you. Some people who take it on an empty stomach experience nausea and stomach irritation and have to take it with food to prevent this. ## Can E-MOX 500mg be used for a cold and headache?

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yello/black capsule ## This is Nitrofurantoin 100mgs, a generic for Macrodantin, an antibiotic. ## Nitrofurantoin - Prescribed to treat urinary tract infections. Take twice daily with food and continue until all pills are gone to prevent infection re-occurring. ## Many antibiotics also have multiple uses, those considered off-label, as doctors learn by experience what they will help treat the best.

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I sometimes suffer with a dry r Throat and when out for supper in a crowd I worry that I cant swollow the food If I drink while eating I seem to be okay the pharmacist gave me betamox but looking it up on your site it appears to be for colds and flu. ## Actually, it contains Amoxicillin, which is an antibiotic that's used to treat various types of infections, so it isn't effective at treating colds, flu or the type of problem you have. Learn more Betamox details here. As to the dry throat. Do you have any idea what's causing it? Do you take any medications? Do you smoke? ## I have a uti and yeast,will betamox help to clear my infection. ## I have a itching throat & painy eyes...the doctor gave me betanox 500g ## I have flue and tonsillitis at the same time with cough,I w...

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Can I eat dairy products while taking this medication for a UTI? ## Hi Mari, While there are certain antibiotics that cannot be taken with dairy; dairy products are not listed as a food/drug interaction with Macrobid (nitrofurantoin); so in this case there is no need to worry. The reason why some antibiotics cannot be taken with dairy is because some of the minerals in these products can bind to the antibiotic, making it less effective. I hope this info helps!

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yellow oval tablet ## This is Clarithromycin 500mgs, a generic for Biaxin, this is an antibiotic. ## i was given this for a sinus infection. side effects include this odd taste in the mouth. you take it twice a day (with food) and the taste lasts for as long as you take the pills. ## Yes, that is a common side effect of many antibiotics, as well as many other meds. The worst one I have had is Lunesta, the sleep med, it is awful and you just can't get rid of that nasty taste in your mouth. ## I have taken this for a sinus infection several times. Best thing for it! Hoping to provide perhaps a bit of help on the bad taste subject. Yes, Clarithromycin can give a bad taste in the mouth. To possibly minimize this, or stop it almost completely, make sure you are standing or sitting fully ...

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I was at the clinic having abdominal pain .they give me biotech ciprofloxacin 500 for the treatment .I was half dead with running stomach and lost food apitet. ## is this medicine good for the treatment. ## This is an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of bacterial infections. The U.S. 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?

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i am taking metronidazole tablets 400mg 3 times a day with food and im experiencing a cramp like achy feeling in my lower back, possibly my kidneys? also feel slightly sick and had a pounding headache most of yesterday. do i need to swap antibiotics? thanks for ur help n advice xx ## Are you making sure to take in the proper amount of fluid each day? The reason I'm asking is because those are some of the symptoms of dehydration and that can easily occur with these types of medications since they often cause diarrhea as a side effect. Learn more Metronidazole details here. Unless you're on a fluid restriction, for some reason, then you may want to try drinking a couple of glasses of water and seeing if it eases up any. If not, then you should consult your doctor. I know when I ge...

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WHAT TYPE OF PILL IS MARKED RX692 AND IS A BLUE GREENISH CAPSUL. THE BOTTOL HAS PARTIAL MARKINGS WITH THE NAME DAMYCIN SAYING TAKE ON WITH FOOD THAT IS IT. THE REST OF THE LABEL IS TORN OFF ## The capsule in description is Clindamycin HCL (150 mg). Clindamycin is a lincosamide antibiotic. It is usually used to treat infections with anaerobic bacteria but can also be used to treat some protozoal diseases, such as malaria. To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... If you have any other questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to assist you. ## Hi there, I have had my leg an a plaster cast to the thigh for about 7 days, it was so sore, ( thought that I had a blister under the cast) medical centre took it off and my ankle was scarlet, like inf...

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