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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I was bit/stung by a bug which resulted in a huge swollen bump on my finger. The medicine worked well for treating it, but I did experience side effects in my throat/esophagus. I feel mild cramping, like I have food stuck in my throat and have been burping more than normal. I thought it was heartburn at first and took TUMS but that did nothing for it. Thank goodness I took my last pill today a
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Reviewer: coolbrz, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I was prescribed this medication for Cellulitis and infection of my lower right leg. So far it seems to work just fine. I read the other reviews and there was no mention that it seems to work like a diuretic and causes extreme cramping. It maybe my other meds, but I didn't experience these until I started this medication.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Reviewer: gaylo01752, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I was told my infection on my mouth would clear up in a few days along using an antibiotic cream,bactroban cream. My infection seems to be getting worse instead of better & it's spreading. The scab is gone but my mouth & face feel burnt & it's swollen.
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Reviewer: dicloxacillin, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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