Cephalosporins symptoms and conditions

I have taken this medication on and off for many years. I think any antibiotic class will affect people differently. I cannot take penicillins or sulphur drugs anymore, after years of taking them. Penicillin landed me in the hosp with anaphylactic shock. Cephalexin (one of the cephalosporins) is the only class of antibiotics I can take.

Right now, I have a tooth abscess that has been hurting me for 3 days straight. This is not the most effective a/b for dental, I don't think, since it doesn't seem to be doing much good.

I don't have side effects from this medication as long as I take it with food. However, that can be lots of medications - they can be hard on the tummy lining, so a little food really helps. I don't take anything dairy while I am on this medication either.

I saw someone posted about problems, but were taking a pill every hour - I can't imagine any doctor prescribing that high of a dose! So, not sure if you were trying to create a side effect, or what, but I hope you cut back. I've taken this for years, and can't see where more than 2,000 mg a DAY would be safe to take.

Always talk to your doctor if you have anything out of the normal for you when taking ANY medication. Some of the side effects could be from your illness, not your medication.

Meanwhile, I hope this one stays around forever, because it is all I can take!

I read the postings on this board when I was first prescribed 21 days of Levaquin, 500 mgs. I was scared to death after reading the postings here.

However, for those that are doing the same, I would like to say: I haven't had any severe adverse reactions. I do not have a metallic taste in my mouth, nor do I have any digestion problems. I do not ache any more than usual ... I have no problems sleeping. The first day or two I may have been a bit more anxious than usual, but not anymore.

Additionally I was on a Caribbean cruise last week and had no extreme reactions from the sun. I did not lay out in the sun, but of course it was impossible to totally avoid it since I was outside most of the day in the 90 degree weather.

As far as the effectiveness .... I'm not quite sure it's been as effective for me as other antibiotics. I am taking it for the onset of a sinus infection which I caught pretty early. One of my glands is still somewhat swollen -- but I am going to the doctor after my prescription runs out for a check-up.
The doctors are reluctant to prescribe any med from the 'cillin family because I am allergic to cephalosporins.

Just thought I'd add my two cents.