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I have taken Penicillin VK for tooth infection. This medication works very effectively for the infection. I have seen many comments on this drug with people saying they are still in pain. Pen VK does not treat the pain of the tooth infection it just takes care of the infection. I would be better to ask your dentist or doctor for a pain medication to take with the Pen VK. The only time Pen VK gives...

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ssltset | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/30/2011
Condition: Inflammation of the Gums and Mouth
Overall rating 5.0
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Infection under the Crown of my tooth. I was given pain killers as well but by the third day I was able to go without any pain killers so I am pleased with this Antibiotic. No side effects that I know of!

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jayson | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/14/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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I am taking this med because of pharyngitis.. Help the first day..Then the second days all symptoms returned.... Why would they work 1 day then not work for you the next?

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Mimi | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/8/2011
Condition: Infection Prevention from Tooth Extraction
Overall rating 5.0
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I have taken Penicillin VK for tooth infection. This medication works very effectively for the infection. I have seen many comments on this drug with people saying they are still in pain. Pen VK does not treat the pain of the tooth infection it just takes care of the infection. I would be better to ask your dentist or doctor for a pain medication to take with the Pen VK. The only time Pen VK gives pain relief is when the infection is gone.

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LUCKY | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/2/2011
Condition: Inflammation of the Gums and Mouth
Overall rating 3.0
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Have been taking this med for 7 days now. Cleared up my horribly inflammed gums in after 4 days,in trade for a painful yeast infection. The every six hours jams you up a bit also. Will object to use this again unless ABSOLUTELY NEED BE.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/22/2011
Condition: Infection Prevention from Tooth Extraction
Overall rating 3.3
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trenchmouth | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/23/2011
Condition: Trench Mouth
Overall rating 1.3
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i took the medicine while suffering from trench mouth, but did not realize it would make me have a gap in my teeth.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/22/2011
Condition: Infection Prevention from Tooth Extraction
Overall rating 5.0
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this drug is great

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shenice | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/16/2011
Condition: Infection Prevention from Tooth Extraction
Overall rating 2.7
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just started, can't say if its doing what it should. only on my second day and already having bad issues with diarrhea and my throat is really sore. had to miss work, and taking the pill every 6hrs is annoying. I will have to talk to my dentist to see if there is something else with less side effects..

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Not optional | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/4/2011
Condition: Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus
Overall rating 4.7
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The odor and taste of this medication before and after usage is unbearable.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/22/2011
Condition: Strep Throat
Overall rating 5.0
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I was diagnosed with Strep throat and given Penicillin VK, oral tablets to take every 6 hours for 10 days; I have been taking it for 2 days and already feel better; however Penicillin is NOT used for pain, so one should be taking an extra strength tylenol or IB profin with the Penicillin. Its easy and works great.

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Anonymous | 3-6 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/21/2011
Condition: Strep Throat
Overall rating 2.0
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My son could not stand the taste. He usually cooperates even if he doesn't like something. He wouldn't take this stuff no matter the threats!!! When he did finally get it down, he vomited it up!!

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Anonymous | 7-12 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/19/2010
Condition: Strep Throat
Overall rating 4.3
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i just started taking it i already have improvement I have sever strep throat

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fred | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/2/2010
Condition: Strep Throat
Overall rating 2.3
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More pain than before lymph nodes fully swollen, ears are clogged, bad headache, and on/off fever. Are these signs of being allergic?

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nathan.blanchard | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/17/2010
Condition: Upper Respiratory Infection caused by Pneumococcus
Overall rating 3.0
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my pills are expired will it hurt me if still taken

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0214jack | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/26/2010
Condition: Strep Throat and Tonsillitis
Overall rating 4.7
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Treated the infection in my throat.

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WHODAT | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/16/2010
Condition: Infection Prevention from Tooth Extraction
Overall rating 5.0
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I was prescribed this medication after an attempted root canal,which the doctor broke my tooth,and I ended up getting surgery from another doctor. It was for infection,and worked good in that respect. It was not for pain.

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web md | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/15/2010
Condition: Infection Prevention from Tooth Extraction
Overall rating 2.0
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This medication has did nothing for me, im still in pain

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Anonymous | 35-44 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/9/2010
Condition: Upper Respiratory Infection caused by Pneumococcus
Overall rating 4.3
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crazydanny | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/17/2010
Condition: Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus
Overall rating 3.0
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/16/2010
Condition: Strep Throat
Overall rating 5.0
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I'd never had strep throat before so I was feeling awful. I felt alot better after 2 doses. My throat pain subsided enough that I could finally eat again.

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