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I took my first (and only) dose of Omnicef 4 days ago for a sinus...

Posted at 7:31 PM on Apr 28, 2007 by happysq, #21326
I took my first (and only) dose of Omnicef 4 days ago for a sinus infection and have not stopped having tummy problems. The smell or even thought of food makes me want to vomit, I have constant non-stop diarrhea. I feel woozy and sweaty and like I am going to faint. I'm very thirsty and tired. My stomach is contantly rubmling and cramping and feels gassy but is much much worse. This prescription cost so much and only caused me more pain and trouble. Pepto-Bismol has not helped. PLEASE REFUSE TO TAKE OMNICEF IF YOUR DR. PRESCRIBES. I'd take a sinus infection over this any day. It terrifies me to think this is being prescribed for children...I am 34 and can not image what it must be like for a little one to have to go through this. I am going to find out what I can do NATURALLY to fix my stomach problems and take care of my sinus infection. Monday I'll look for a NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN to consult with in the future! P.S. The person who recommended taking a PROBIOTIC was right. I am going to begin taking ACIDOPHILUS.
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Reply over 2 years ago on May 19, 2007 by beth1, #154

I experienced the same thing a few years ago. After a chronic sinus infection, I started Omnicef. I now consider myself allergic to it. I had such bad stomach pain and diarrhea that I had to take off work for a week - and the problems continued for about three weeks. It had gotten so bad, my next step was a colonoscopy and yet another antibiotic, Flagyl, to clear up my intestinal problem. I saw my OB for another issue and told him about it. He recommended acidophilus, which I started the next day, and it totally cured me. Yogurt doesn't do the trick because of the dairy -- but the acidophilus Pearls worked really, really great. I keep them in my fridge now always! Good luck.

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