hi, i am on my 7th day of taking amoxil (amoxicillin) and i have been getting diarrhea at least 2-3 times a day, is this considered severe or just normal reaction to this particular antibiotic.. i am taking 500 mg every 8 hours for 10 days, i am on my 7th day now...how long does it start taking effect for this strep/tonsilitis to really take effect...?  the pain when i swallow is a little better but the redness and few sores towards the back of my throat are still there and i never had temperature at all...i appreciate your final input on this...plaese tell me everything that you know...thanks alot
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Number one, with the diarrhea, I hope you are drinking a lot of water to replace what you are losing!\n\nNumber 2, you should have seen the doctor that prescribed it about this - he could have changed the antibiotic to something else.  Gastrointestinal symptoms are a common side effect of antibiotics, but this is not good.\n\nNumber 3, strep is a real pain to get rid of, and your particular strain would seem to be a bit resistant to amoxicillin.  Maybe...ianad [i am not a doctor].\n\nNumber 4, the doctor might merely have you take less of it but more frequently - that has worked for me in the past with overcoming GI symptoms, but the doctor should be the one who decides this.
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Strep throat is a bacterial infection of the tissues in the back of the throat and the tonsils. The tissues become irritated and inflamed, causing a sudden, severe sore throat.  It is caused by streptococcal (strep) bacteria. The most common symptoms of strep throat are a sudden, severe sore throat; pain or difficulty swallowing; fever over 101° (38.3°); swollen tonsils and lymph nodes; and white or yellow spots on the back of a bright red throat. Strep infection may also cause a headache and abdominal pain. Less commonly, strep throat can cause a red skin rash, vomiting, loss of appetite, and a general feeling of discomfort or illness. Strep throat will go away in 3 to 7 days with or without treatment. However, strep throat is still treated with antibiotics even if they do not speed recovery. Antibiotics kill the strep bacteria, shorten the time you are contagious, and reduce the risk of complications, such as the infection spreading to other parts of your body. Antibiotics are effective in relieving symptoms of strep throat only if they are given within 48 to 72 hours after symptoms begin.
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tylenol every four hours to reduce any inflammation\ngargle with warm water and salt.....warm water to dilate the tissue, better circulation of blood; warm water to sooth the tissue of the troat; salt breaks the outer layer of the bacteria (cell membrane) that is multiplying in the throat.....gargle every hour for 4 hours and you will keep it under control\n\n\n\nyou need to get checked by doctor to rule out strep throat\n\ngood luck!
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Usually penicillin will knock out an abscess and protect you from rheumatic fever....I agree with the first answer you got though....check with your doctor if symptoms persist. This really isn't something you want to fool around with...not only is it uncomfortable to have, it can affect your heart if left untreated correctly.\nHope you feel better soon!
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have u ever been checked for allergies. allergies can sometimes cause sore throats. is is a strep? i think the rule of thumb is if u have 4 streps in one year they take it out. anyway if it is allergies it won't do any good to remove the tonsils because your throat would still hurt. \n\ni suffer from allergies and my main symptom is a sore throat. i have not had tonsils for  over 10 years now and i still get the sore throat.
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One hour isn't going to effect it.  As long as you take them everyday you will be fine, unless you take antibiotics.\nIt's best if you take it the same time everyday, but your safe as long as you get a dose everyday.\nAntibiotics will effect it.  If you take antibiotics for any reason, use some type of back up.
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If you took them for 9 days that seems odd to break out so late? Are you sure it isn't something else? Anyhow you should be through the process by now. i would however tell both to have it on record that you should be give something different. If you truly are allergic you don't want to get them again. Right? So, that is something they both need to know.
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i´m a general surgeon.\n2400mg of amoxicillin is a lot. a 84 pound kid is considered an adult for that kind of drug. in my opinion 500mg three times a day would be enough.
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3 days isn't long for anyone to adjust to being off of a feeding tube. Her stomach is probably sensitive. Listen to her Dr., follow his advice, and give her a little time to have a chance to get used to swallowing things. Maybe she needs to be sitting up straight and have a little more liquid to help the meds absorb. Is the medicine in the vomit, yes or no? What is the color, what are the other characteristics of the vomitus? These things might help. Can she talk? Ask her what she thinks is happening, what it feels like, if it's getting stuck in her throat, or when her stomach starts to hurt in relation to taking the meds.\n\nKeep us posted, we'll be watching this thread.\n\nCalico.Kitty
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ALWAYS, ALWAYS finish antibiotics, if you feel bad call your doc or pharmacy immediately. I would call your doc or pharmacy about retaking them, because you dont have a full dose left.\nWhen you dont finish antibiotics, whether its for 7 days, 10 days, 3 days....the bacteria colonies can replicate and get stronger and fight back and become immune to the antibiotic.\nThis is why Penicillin doesnt work on a lot of bacteria, and why the pharmacy world is now on its 4th generation (if not more) of antibiotics......they stop working\nNever stop meds unless a doc helps!!!
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Fatigue is normal. However, if it is really slowing you down that badly, do call your physician tomorrow. You might be on the wrong antibiotics.
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yes, take your medication as directed until you finish it. some people develop inner ear infections and dont know that they have strep throat until they pass out or develop severe nausea and vertigo, infections do not always produce in convienient symptoms but they do cause damage whether you feel it or not.
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My husband had his tonsils taken out last year and my 10 year old daughter is due to have hers removed next year. From my husbands experience you won't feel any pain during the operation but you will have a very sore throat afterwards. It may be hard for you to swallow. Usually the soreness isn't too bad to start with, but gets worse after the first day. You will be given regular doses of painkillers to help the soreness. If these don't work, it's important to tell the nurse. Being in pain can slow your recovery. Your jaw and mouth might hurt because the mouth was held wide open during the operation. Start eating as soon as you can after the operation as this helps the healing process. He stayed in hospital for just one night after his operation and was playing his PC the next. Make sure you have a good supply of pills and good luck
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Okay if you are asking if this is a safe dose the answer is yes, however, it is not meant to be taken for strep throat.  It is used in the treatment of skin and skin structure infections (including burn wounds), pneumonia, ear infections, urinary tract infections, bone and joint infections, and blood infections.  I know you would think this means you can use it for strep throat, but there are actual medications for strep.  You want to take the correct medication for the correct bacteria or you may develope bacteria that are immune to the medication.\n\nSee your doctor and get a confirmation of strep throat (I say this for many reasons).  It may occasionally produce late complications, including rheumatic fever or poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis.  You need to be under a doctor's care if that is what it is.
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It could be seasonal allergies if you do have them.  Sometimes, though, a week isn't long enough to kill some infections such as tonsillitis, you need 10-14 days.  I would just watch your throat and take it easy over the long weekend and see how you feel come Tuesday.  If you do get a fever or the spots return, call the ER or an emergency clinic and be seen.  Tonsils can abscess if they aren't treated in a timely manner.
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If you've been on antibiotics for more than 24 hours you're safe to go out in public without the risk of passing on strep, so if you're really bored and want to get out, thats an option.  The best thing to do would be to relax, take a bath, read a book, or listen to music.  I know it can be boring being sick and just watching TV but if you rest now you should feel better soon.
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I was constantly in the doctor's for my tonsils. I had strep throat at least 4 or 5 times a year. After years of this I finally ended up in the hospital for a few days after developing sacs of puss called abscesses. It was NASTY. A month later I got them removed. I haven't had any problems since. I would definitely go to your doctor and at least have him/her look at them. It might be nothing, but you don't want it to become something real serious either. Good luck.