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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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This med worked vary quickly, I noticed a differance after only two doses. It has been very hard to swallow becuse of the bitter tast.
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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This drug, while apparently helping get rid of my sinus infection symptoms within the first couple days, has also made me nauseated & given me pretty strong stomach cramping, along with very loose stools. I am afraid to go anywhere in case I need to go the bathroom asap! The trade-off from having a severe sinus infection to now having to be near a bathroom around the clock & feel sick to m
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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This medicine tastes really bitter and I have been on it for just over a day but have been up all night feeling shaky with a rapid heart beat and trouble breathing, will not take this one agagin!!!
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month
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had allergic reaction after exposure to sun--swollen, watery eyes and rash all over my arms
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Unsure, just took first dose, has reaction...ears felt hot and bulging, itchy then strange groin muscle cramping with upset stomach??? quickly took 2 Benedryl then a 3rd fearing allergic reaction. 2 hours later feel normal again but will call doctor in morning for different antibiotic to be on the safe side. Yes pill was bitter but I swallowed quickly with milk, taste didn't bother me and it
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