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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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SPIT UP BLOOD

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | Patient
9/23/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.3
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I have been taking this medicine and honestly it makes me feel terrible. I’m looking for some clarification of there is any. Once I start taking these pills I get congested, nose stopped up, throat sore and I can smell and taste this disgusting pill in my mucus and in the back of my throat… I have intense headaches, and my body hurts. Is this normal??

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/24/2022
Condition: Inflammation of the Gums and Mouth
Overall rating 1.0
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Did not cure infection

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LC | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/18/2021
Condition: Infection Prevention from Tooth Extraction
Overall rating 3.0
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Yes i suffer with a tooth infection im taking penicillin vk 500mg i been taking it since October 16th 2021 when will i see results how many days October 18th my third day on it from the 16th of October

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N/A | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/4/2021
Condition: Inflammation of the Gums and Mouth
Overall rating 2.3
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It worked well for my infected tooth, but I felt nauseous after an hour taking it, then got sick with a fever the next couple of days later, and was throwing up due to this medication. Now I have anxiety about being nauseous and throwing up for the rest of my life. I blame it on penicillin. Glad it was burned at the dump when my parents threw it away.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/8/2016
Condition: Infection Prevention from Tooth Extraction
Overall rating 4.0
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I was given this medication for infection prevention from the dentist pulling my tooth. The only thing I noticed different for me is the smell of my urine and I have been spotting blood between my cycle. I have another week to go, and I started spotting the day I started taking these pills. I know spotting is common naturally between periods, however, I haven't spotted before. I use the app 'MyDays' and it works to the T and never had any issues regarding that, until now.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/30/2016
Condition: Strep Throat
Overall rating 1.0
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Experienced extreme nausea with this, though it wasn't as severe when taken with food. Unfortunately even after a ten day course of penicillin vk, I ended up with step again 3 weeks later.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/26/2016
Condition: Infection Prevention from Tooth Extraction
Overall rating 1.0
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Two days taking it I feel worse than before going to dentist. Stomach bloated, ear ache and sores on my gum. And take 4 times daily, you got to be kidding.

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Bel | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/27/2015
Condition: Infection Prevention from Tooth Extraction
Overall rating 2.7
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It caused stomach discomfort that lasted for weeks after I stopped the med. I stopped it early as advised by the dentist.

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Michele | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/17/2014
Condition: Strep Throat
Overall rating 5.0
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Had strep throat after taking 2 pills (every 12 hours) I felt SO much better, Didnt even feel like i was sick anymore, GREAT medicine!

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | Patient
11/28/2013
Condition: Infection Prevention from Tooth Extraction
Overall rating 2.0
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SPIT UP BLOOD

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smekcs | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/16/2013
Condition: Infection Prevention from Tooth Extraction
Overall rating 5.0
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no side effects for me

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/22/2013
Condition: Strep Throat
Overall rating 4.3
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I was precribed this medication for Strep Throat & it has done it's job killing the virus, but the side effects aren't great for me. Extremely naseaus, upset stomach, with a mild heaache all the time. I hadn't eaten in 4 days when I started taking the med because of my illness & continued with little food intake for the 10 day duration of my prescription. People who are complaining that this drug doesn't take away pain are correct;this drug is NOT a pain medication & will not help your pain, but will kill bacteria that might be causing your pain. If it kills the bacteria then it's working as it is supposed to & as it's intended.Read More Read Less

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OneLove | 19-24 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/11/2013
Condition: Strep Throat
Overall rating 5.0
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I had strep throat I was prescribed this 3 times a day for 10 days and after about 3 to 4 days my throat started to feel better after about 6 days I was completely healed. YOU MUST FINISH ALL THIS MEDICATION EVEN IF YOUR SYMPTOMS ARE NO LONGER PRESENT OR THE INFECTION WILL COME BACK HARDER AND STRONGER WORSE THAN THE FIRST TIME! I had only one side effect from this medication it made me really sleep and drowsy but other than that im happy it took out that strep. Stay healthy my friends!

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Allen2280 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/30/2012
Condition: Middle Ear Infection
Overall rating 5.0
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stop the ear aches after the second day.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | Caregiver
11/10/2012
Condition: Chorea Prevention
Overall rating 5.0
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kk | 13-18 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/16/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.0
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My dentist has me taking these pills 4 times a day, every 6 hours. its to rid of any bacteria that might be in my mouth for my wisdom teeth to be removed so no sure how effective its being as of now. however, this pill makes me so irritable, tired, space out, and sick to my stomach. I hate taking it, it taste like a rubber band, and i can hardly function like myself. If I'm ever told i have to take this again, i'll opt for something different next time.

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windy92 | 19-24 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/24/2012
Condition: Infection Prevention from Tooth Extraction
Overall rating 1.0
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Reaction to this medication

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chrismac | 3-6 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
7/20/2012
Condition: Scarlet Fever
Overall rating 4.3
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My daughter (5 yrs) was diagnosed with scarlet fever and this was prescribed. It's cleared up the infection very quickly and she appears to be making a good recovery however, one of the side effects not listed is that it's badly stained her teeth. Really not happy about this, her teeth were perfect until this drug, now it looks like she's never brushed them. Grateful she's so much better, but sad that her pearly whites are ruined :(

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bozy | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/21/2012
Condition: Infection Prevention from Tooth Extraction
Overall rating 2.0
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Anonymous | 13-18 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/14/2012
Condition: Strep Throat
Overall rating 1.0
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Did not work for me. Second day on drug caused stomach cramps, diarrea, and vomiting which caused me to miss another day of school. Quit taking medicine and the stomach problems subsided.

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