what kind of antibiotic can i take if i have a pennicilin allergy?
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if u had asked this question 50 yrs back doctors would have been in real trouble. but now loads of other options are available... quinolones e.g. ciprofloxacin, macrolides e.g. erythromycin, cephalosporins e.g. cefradin, ceftriaxone... the list goes on. however, choice of antibiotic depends on the nature of the organism, i.e. the bacteria. we live in a age of scientific excellence baby, at least in some fields!
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I suffer from various allergies to almost all antibiotics including ciprofloxacin ("Ciproxin"). I got dizzy, drowsy, and eventually throw up what feels like bricks on that stuff. Afterwards I felt nauseous for about an hour.\n\nSure, most antibiotics can cause drowsiness. They usually talk about heavy machinery and driving. If you do suffer an unusally bad reaction then you should reconsult with your doctor to find a less reactive medication.\n\nWhenever you start any new antibiotic medicine you should wait 1-2 hours before doing anything potentially dangerous. It could save your life. Some people may be fine until they reach a certain age and then *BAM* they're allergic. So, even if you've taken penicillin all your life you may find one day that it makes you really ill. Of course, drinking alcohol and taking antibiotics is also a no-no because it not only reduces the effectiveness but again it can cause seriously bad reactions. If you're taking anything else along with it you should always mention that to the doctor because they can look up known drug interactions and change your medication accordingly.
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try your local farm co-op.  you can get several broad spectrum antibiotics there.  you just need to figure dosages based on weight
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Your doctor can actually prescribe a medication (pill form) that is taken along with your antibiotics that will prevent a yeast infection.  Since I am prone to yeast infections, I have taken the medication and have had great results when taking antibiotics - no yeast infections during the antibiotic treatment.  It has been awhile since I've taken the medication, so unfortunately, I can't remember the name, but contact your doctor if you are still concerned.
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I'm not sure what the V stands for, but the K stands for potassium.  I don't think a person can be allergic to penicillin as it is an essential mineral in your body that controls heart function, and many other things.
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Normally you shouldn't stop taking bactrim/septra because it's an anitbiotic. You don't want your body to build up a resistance to the medication. I would call the doctors office anyways, many doctors have an answering service that picks up phone calls during off hours. Tell them that you believe you might be having an allergic reaction to the medication, and ask that the doctor give you call back. You doctor will then be able to discuss with you, any other opitions you might have. Good Luck!
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Antibiotics are the only way. Go see the doc before it gets serious. It can, I had to go to the hospital because of one that I didn't care for in time.
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go see a doctor.  You shouldn't be this miserable.  I use Zyrtec and Flonase (which is now generic) for my allergies.  When the ragweed comes out in about a month I'll also have to add my prescription eye drops, or I'll give myself conjunctivitis.  There's many medications out there for allergies, there's no reason to suffer if the otc stuff isn't working for you.
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It could be lots of different things. Such as strep throat, gonorehha, thrush. I would definatly go to the Dr. Whenever you see white on your throat, that means infection. The only way to get rid of it is to take antibiotics. A Dr. would probably give you pennisilin(however you spell it) well, he would not give that to me because I am allergic to it. But it's probably strep throat unless you have had oral sex lately. I've had strep many times, it's painful, and WILL NOT clear on its own. It only gets worse.
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There are two different classifications of drugs you need to consider - antihistamines and decongestants.  The drugs Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and Claritan (loratadine) are antihistamines.  They essentially block the body's immune response to an allergen.  Decongestants on the other hand (most commonly Sudafed, or pseudoephedrine) don't block the response, but relieve they symptoms.  A combination of the two may be what you need, but you should talk to your doctor or pharmacist to find out what is best for you.\n\nOne that wasn't mentioned, but seems to work best for me is Zyrtec.  Different drugs will work differently for different people, so what works for me may not work for you.  Also, keep in mind that many of the antihistamines on the market (Zyrtec & Claratin, for example) need to be taken for a few days before you really see a significant effect.  Benadryl works very quickly, but as you've seen, also makes you really drowsy.  In fact, if you look at a lot of over-the-counter sleeping pills, you'll find that many of them use diphenhydramine (which is Benadryl) as their active ingredient.  Makes sense, doesn't it?
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Adverse drug reactions\nCommon adverse drug reactions (ADRs) for the penicillins include: diarrhea, nausea, rash, urticaria, superinfection (including candidiasis). (Rossi, 2004)\n\nInfrequent ADRs include: fever, vomiting, erythema, dermatitis, angioedema, pseudomembranous colitis. (Rossi, 2004)\n\nPain and inflammation at the injection site is also common for parenterally-administered benzathine penicillin, benzylpenicillin, and to a lesser extent procaine penicillin.\n\nAllergy/hypersensitivity\nAllergic reactions to any β-lactam antibiotic may occur in up to 10% of patients receiving that agent. Anaphylaxis will occur in approximately 0.01% of patients. (Rossi, 2004) There is perhaps a 5-10% cross-sensitivity between penicillin-derivatives, cephalosporins and carbapenems; but this figure has been challenged by various investigators.\n\nNevertheless, the risk of cross-reactivity is sufficient to warrant the contraindication of all β-lactam antibiotics in patients with a history of severe allergic reactions (urticaria, anaphylaxis, interstitial nephritis) to any β-lactam antibiotic.\n\nHope I helped! ;)\nxxx
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Rashes are a common allergic reaction to antibiotics.  You can develop a drug allergy at any time, even if you've taken the drug before with no reaction.  You may be allergic to penicillin.  Or then it's a reaction to something else.
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totally different types of anti-biotics.  you are risking making your infection resistent to the anti-biotics.  i'd call your doc to see what they think you need to do
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see a dr. bendry has few allergic reactions,maybe it reacted\nto something you have and simply made it worse,usually in reaction to it you simply sleep it off,try tylenol and get to the dr.
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What is the treatment for a sore throat caused by bacteria? \nIf your sore throat is caused by Streptococcus, your family doctor will probably prescribe penicillin, taken by mouth for 10 days. Another antibiotic, called erythromycin, can be used if you're allergic to penicillin. If your sore throat is caused by a different bacteria, your doctor may prescribe another type of antibiotic.\n\nWhat is the treatment for a sore throat caused by a virus? \nAntibiotics don't work against viruses. Infections caused by viruses usually just have to run their course. Most symptoms caused by a cold-type virus go away in a week to 10 days.\n\nSymptoms caused by mono can last for 4 weeks or more. If you have mono, your doctor will probably suggest that you get plenty of rest and that you not exercise too hard. You can take acetaminophen (brand name: Tylenol), ibuprofen (brand names: Advil, Motrin, Nuprin) or naproxen (brand name: Aleve) for the headache and other aches.\n\nWhat about a sore throat that's caused by allergies?\nIf a sore throat is a symptom of hay fever or another allergy, your doctor can help you figure out how to avoid the things that trigger your allergies. Or you may need to take medicine for your allergies.
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A. Antibiotics, antimicrobials.\n\nWhy are you testing us? Are you taking a test and cheating, perhaps?
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Im a med student and as far as i know cetrizine is one of the safest second generation anti histaminics and as for side effects mainly drowsiness tht too very subjective.When u say u catch cold thru out da year im not sure how many tablets u take.too much of anythin is gud for nothin.and do confirm with a doctor if its a cold or sinusitis or maybe allergic rhinitis..get well:)