Viewer Comments: Antibiotics - Drug InteractionsViewer Comments & ReviewsAntibiotics - Drug InteractionsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:Did you experience any negative drug interactions when taking antibiotics?
Comment from: Ladybug2670@gmail, 25-34 Female (Patient)
Published: February 24
I was given penicillin for an infection that I had and for two days I have been having badly stomach pain. I said something to my doctor about it she said you will be fine its one of the side effects, but I feel like I have the flu.
Comment from: margaret, 45-54 Female (Patient)
Published: February 16
I recently was prescribed a popular antibiotic for a sinus infection, which I had already been prescribed twice before with good success in my treatment. The third time I was prescribed I took 1 pill and within an hour and a half had a severe reaction to the drug. I was taken to the hospital with shortness of breath (wheezing) and hives that were very red and raised all over my body. The really bad thing about this is that I am also allergic to penicillin and sulfa drugs. I now am very limited to what antibiotics I can take. It is a very scary situation to be in. Related Reading: sinus infection
Comment from: concerned cargiver, 75 or over Female (Caregiver)
Published: May 16
Levaquin was administered to a 93 year old patient and it altered her thinking. She suffered anxiety attacks and lashed out at people. When we asked to stop administering the antibiotic, no one (medical) would listen. Related Reading: anxiety Must Read Articles Related to Antibiotics
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When I take antibiotics I get a yeast infection other than that, no other problems.
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