Do Penicillin Pills Help A Headache Go Away

Hello. I have a terrible cough, not dry but very painful when coughing and my throat is itchy. Can I use penicillin vk to treat this? ## This is an antibiotic and should only be taken to treat a medically confirmed infection, taking it when you do not have an infection could cause you to develop antibiotic resistant bacteria, as warned by NIH reports. It's typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. Has there been any change, or are you still experiencing these symptoms? Are you on any other medications? ## I have a severe case of cough/congestion and have been taking penicillin but it's not helping! What else can I take to take it away?

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I am away on vac. Three days ago I started feeling tired and when I did anything physical (stairs) I would get a fast heart rate. I started taking Ibuprofen for the head ache. Today the third day I bought took out a bottle of penicillin VK 500 mg tablets I took with me. I am also alternating ibuprofen and acetaminophen 6hrs. Took temp. today 39.5 , after talking acetaminophen it has got down 37.5. One he later I took one penicillin vk5 500 mg are tablet. Should I stay on this regiment until I get home in.7days ## It is a broad spectrum antibiotic that can be used to treat various bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. However, it may not be the right medication to treat your sy...

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Hi, i have a bottle of apo pen vk 300mg and the date that they have to be thrown away is 2015/11/06. My question is are they still safe to take and are they still effective? Thank you. ## Hello, Sue! How are you? This medication does not become dangerous, once expired, but it can lose effectiveness and may not work as well as when it was new, which creates the risk of someone developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. Thus, it would be best to dispose of it and see your physician for a new supply, if you think you have an infection. 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?

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My dentist has prescribed this following a root canal. 500 MG QID. I think that I may have a sinus infection. Will this help or do I need to see my regular dr. for a different antibiotic? ## Hello, Katie! How are you? No, it should help. It is classified by the FDA as a broad spectrum antibiotic, so it can treat various types of infections. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. However, if your symptoms don't go away, after you finish your course of treatment with it, then you should consult your doctor, as it may not be the right antibiotic to help you. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I was taking Penicillin Bk 500 mg for past 4 days, not helping... went to Dr I have a Sinus Infection therefore she...

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if you are allergic to cefdinir can you take amox? ## Yes, they are a different class of antibiotics. Cefdinir is a Cephalosporin antibiotic. Amoxicillin with Clavulanic Acid is a generic for Augment, under the Penicillin class of antibiotics. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, diarrhea and skin rash. Read more: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## I just finished a 7-day cycle of amox-tr-k clv 875-125mg yesterday for a sudden infection in my toe. About 29 hours after I started taking it I got a headache (which I rarely get). It went away w/Tylenol, but returned after Tylenol wore off. I called the doctor the next day & she said it was safe to take Tylenol throughout the cycle, and that if I could stand it, it would be better than starting a new cycle w/a...

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I have been prescribed antibiotics for tooth infections before having dental work and pain went away. I'm allergic to penicillin can i take cefdinir? if I take cefdinir for this and I don't have an infection will it hurt me? ## It is a different antibiotic, but there is always a risk of discovering that you're also allergic to it. People allergic to one medication tend to find out there are others they are allergic to and if you don't have an infection, taking it could cause you to develop antibiotic resistant bacteria. Thus, you should only take it if your doctor or dentist confirms that you do have an infection. 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 hel...

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I am 30 weeks pregnant and I was just wondering if I can take this antibiotic because it says on the label, do not take while pregnant. But I'm allergic to Penicillin and Amoxicillin so I cant take those. Will this Sulfamethoxazole harm my baby? ## Generally, the FDA only warns that you stay away from it during the first trimester. It hasn't been known to cause problems during later pregnancy. 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?

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I'm taking Methotrexate and folic acid pills to treat my psoriasis. Is it OK to take Amox-Clav 875MG with these other medications? ## Hello, Jared! How are you? Is your doctor aware that you're taking all of these medications? The antibiotic may increase the levels of Methotrexate, so usually it's recommended that a different antibiotic be used and that you stay away from the Penicillin class. The FDA lists the typical side effects of antibiotics as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea.

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