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Reviewer: surfergirl, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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STAY AWAY FROM THIS DRUG!!! I was given this medication after dental work to prevent infection. Let me say that I have had dental work done before as well as a breast augmentation where I needed something similar, I have never had any side effects with other medications but had unbearable side effects with this one. I cannot believe the awful feeling this medication gave me, I felt like death was
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Reviewer: pomopsyche, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I began taking this for a painful tooth abscess. Just two days in I was so miserable I had to stop. I had painful stomach cramps and nausea that lasted for hours, even though I didn't take it on an empty stomach. I started sweating and had fever symptoms but when I took my temp, I didn't have a fever. I had horrible dreams and couldn't sleep right and began to have panic/anxiety ty
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Reviewer: Ralph, 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Took this medicine following oral surgery. Ended up in the emergency room for severe diarrhea and vertigo.
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Reviewer: Eileen A., 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I was put on this antibiotic after a root canal failed and amoxicillin didn't seem to be helping, right before the tooth was pulled. I has some loose stools and my stomach was a little touchy - but no nausea. I've used it twice now for dental problems, and it worked both times. I would recommend it if your stomach can tolerate it.
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Reviewer: MATT57, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Given this drug after oral surgery. It is now 12 days of constant diarrhea. I have lost 12 lbs and counting down. Can't blame Obamacare on this.....although the legal drug lords will try.
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