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Reviewer: jimmy, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)
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Long term use has caused lung problems..Started with dry cough, low grade fever, and shortness of breath! Hospitalized & took two days to diagnose correctly, now looks to be about 2 weeks before oxygen levels will stabilize...
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Reviewer: Barbie1, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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Im usin it throught my pregnancy.
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Reviewer: Bernie, 75 or over Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Was given this drug to prevent urunary tract infection after a cystoscopy. Was effective in reducing chills/fever, but left me with a rash on face and feeling of general tiredness - still persists 3 days after stopping the drug. (took 4/day for 3 daysZ)
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Reviewer: bobargo88, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Reviewer: medical, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I contacted my physician after having a bout with the flu symptom. My Physician recommended this medication along with other amoxicillin which I was already taking. I felt immediate relief from I took the first capsule and a chronic back ache dissapeared also. The only side effect was a lot of sweating at bed time and a slight head ache. I would take it again if recommended. I am also a medical
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