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Reviewer: oOCielOo, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I took this medication for a minor infection in the lungs (only description the doctor gave me) and only symptom I had was a bit of an upset stomach, even when taking with food. My stomach gargled a lot. As to whether or not it worked, I'm not entirely sure since my asthma was also bothering me at the same time. But I seem to be better than before. So this medication isn't half bad.
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Reviewer: alicrich, 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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prescribed for sore throat and sinus infection. I am 67 years old. The cough, sore throat, and sinus infection much improved after 5 days. However over the couse of treatment I developed new symptoms such as excessive fatigue-had to nap everyday-this wqas worse than i had at the height of the infection. By the 2nd day I felt tired with intestinal bloating, and loose stools , and mucous i
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Reviewer: Brad, 25-34 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Took this for an upper respitory infection. Must have been viral because it did not cure it. It is now 2 weeks from taking this and I am suffering from panic attacks, nervousness, cloudiness in the head, and dizziness. I am allergic to most drugs. Also took this with Cefdinir. Hoping the panic attacks go away soon (I suffer from panic disorder), but they have never been so frequent and severe
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Reviewer: MIMI, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Took this med for extensive gum surgery....made me nauseous, dry mouth, tired and I had ... insomnia...hated it.
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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about three times a year i get a sever sinus infection causing head aches, ear aches and pain in my jaw. I have taken this drug many times and only side effect i have come across was mild constipation. My Dr proscribes me with the five day therapy of 250 mg
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