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Reviewer: anonymous, 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I was prescribed this medicine when I came down with bronchitis. I did not notice an immediate difference and on the 2nd day of taking the pills I was throwing up everything I ate, and had severe stomach cramps. I don't usually get a reaction to medicine, but I got a real bad reaction to this one. I caleld my urgent care and asked to switch to amoxiciilan because I didn't think I could kee
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Reviewer: PrincessTootsie, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Prescribed twice. Two trips to ER. Felt like band squeezing my chest. Felt like vomiting would relieve pressure but couldn't. Now my medical record indicates NOT to give me this drug.
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Reviewer: adarrity, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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This medication caused me great stomache burning, and a huge problem with gas.
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Reviewer: san, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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made me very sick
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Reviewer: Steve, 25-34 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Had a bladder infection, used this stuff. Works fast and well.......... I hope you like to poop and feel like your gonna hurl for the duration. But much better then the infection. Thanks Medicine
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