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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I was given this medication for infection prevention from the dentist pulling my tooth. The only thing I noticed different for me is the smell of my urine and I have been spotting blood between my cycle. I have another week to go, and I started spotting the day I started taking these pills. I know spotting is common naturally between periods, however, I haven't spotted before. I use the ap
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Reviewer: 35-44 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Two days taking it I feel worse than before going to dentist. Stomach bloated, ear ache and sores on my gum. And take 4 times daily, you got to be kidding.
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Reviewer: Bel, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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It caused stomach discomfort that lasted for weeks after I stopped the med. I stopped it early as advised by the dentist.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female (Patient)
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SPIT UP BLOOD
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Reviewer: smekcs, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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no side effects for me
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