Omnicef and diarreah

my 9 month old was put on this medication for an ear infection last week. 24 hours after taking the first does she began throwing up and continued for 3 days doing that. I finally stopped giving it to her once I figured it was the medication causing her to throw up and called her doctor and have asked for something different. She is obviously allergic to it. She also had bad diarrhea and became dehydrated almost to the point that I was about to take her to the ER. I don't like this drug at all!

I was diagnosed with severe sinusitis a week ago, and my doctor prescribed omnicef for me since I was allergic to PENICILLIN. After the first day on Omnicef, I felt fine, perhaps a little better. As days continued to pass, however, I began to get some horrible reactions. They started out mild, and now (after taking it for the seventh day) I have major tongue and gland swelling in addition to a horrible headache and weakness. I've felt close to fainting several times throughout the past several days. I went through a random bout of depression a couple days ago, too, and there was no reason why. I feel more irritable, but I've been attempting to control it. I haven't lashed out wrongly at my loved ones yet, but I've come pretty close. I have some pain in my lower abdomen (where the intestines are located) as well, but only when I walk in a quick manner. No diarrhea, yet, but I think that's because I normally have digestion problems (constipation). Some of the joints in my hands are acting funny. They aren't as strong as usual, and they've been going numb/cold more often, causing their movements to be a little slower/stalled.

I'm seventeen, and when my mom contacted the doctor yesterday, the doctor said that "these aren't allergies/side effects" of this medication, and that I need to continue taking them. So I took them again yesterday (the seventh day), and that's when the swelling of the tongue and glands in my throat took place. When my mom called today and notified the doctor of that issue, the doctor said that..oh, how was that worded... That "it's the first time I've had this reaction" (while on this medication), and that it isn't caused by that medication but from something else. I'm sorry, but I'm not taking any other medications, and I haven't eaten anything strange/new that would cause me these difficulties. It's definitely the medication.

I'm done with this medication. After doing research on it this morning, I've learned that at least ten percent of those allergic to penicillin is also allergic to omnicef, and I'm allergic to penicillin. Why my doctor is being so stubborn about these reactions, I don't know. I guess this is just an example of a doctor who isn't well-educated and sticks ONLY to the side-effects/allergic reactions listed on the prescription bottle. If problems persist, my mom will take me to another doctor. For now, I'm going to stick to the Neti pod and nasal spray to try to rid me of my sinusitis. Maybe it'll work out alright and my problems from this medication will go away quickly. I'm sick of being sick all summer.

My son was recently diagnosed with a sinus and eye infection. The doctor prescribed omnicef and since his initial dose he has had diarreah along with a horrible diaper rash. In addition to that he has been vomiting within 1-2 hours after taking the medication. I called the doctor to switch meds and I am horrified to report that they told me to continue to give him the medication that these were normal side effects. I don't need a PhD to know that my son is not ok after taking this medication. Unfortunately, our regular pediatrician is out of the office for two more days. I cannot believe that these doctors whom we pay could make our children worse. DO NOT GIVE YOUR THIS MEDICATION!!!

My 2 yr old son was prescribed omnicef for an ear infection. I will never give him this drug again. Severe diarreah, horrible diaper rash, I could hear his little stomach gurgling and then boom!!! Explosive BM and screams to go with it and he woke up in middle of the night very angry throwing things. There has got to be something else. This drug should not be given to children!

I started taking Omnicef for a small bacterial infection on my lip. After a few days I began to have diarreah, very frequently and without notice. Soon after i started to experience some very irritating and severe anal and vaganial itching and burning. I have also slept very poorly, and had very vivid bad dreams. My Rx was only for 7 days, and after 4, I had all of these side effects. Worst of it all, it has not seemed to have done its job! Im a 20 year old female who is in good health for the most part, and this med has ripped me apart. I'd suggest anything but Omnicef!

I started taking Omnicef for a small bacterial infection on my lip. After a few days I began to have diarreah, very frequently and without notice. Soon after i started to experience some very irritating anal and vaganial itching and burning. I have also slept very poorly, and had very vivid bad dreams. My Rx was only for 7 days, and after 4, I had all of these side effects. Worst of it all, it has not seemed to have done its job!

15 years old, was put on omnicef for an ear infection I didnt even know I had. Immediately had thin, reddish diarreah. Now have a rash all over body and genitalia. I would not reccomend this "antibiotic" to anyone, seeing as it apparently causes much more serious "side effects" that are for the most part worse than the original issue. The antibiotic has made me sicker than any ear infection. I have experienced loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping, and vaganial/anal itching/ burning/ rashes.

My six year old daughter was prescribed omnicef for a chronic cough and some upper respiratory infections. She took this drug for ten days. She experienced some bloody diahrrea. Even after completing taking this medicine she experience having more bloody stools. The doctor tested her stool (for cultures) it came back negative. Although she tested positive for blood in her stools. They ordered more test and are possibly thinking about surgery if she does not stop bleeding everytime she has a bowl movement. I am convinced that this medicine had something to do with her bleeding. She has always had normal stools until she started taking this medicine. If anyone is experiencing this side effect well after they have stoped taking omnicef, please contact me. My 2 year old was prescribe this medicine also, he got the worse case of diarreah that I have ever seen. His bottom is still not fully recovered from the rash and it has been a month now. He had the perfect bottom. WARNING DO NOT GIVE THIS ANTIBIOTIC TO YOUR CHILD. THERE ARE WORSE SIDE EFFECTS THAT ARE NOT LISTED.

My 6yr old has been taking omnicef for an ear infection for 5 days. He has not felt any better and his mild fever has spiked several times to over 102. He has complained of joint pain and achyness all over and oh yeah, he has had several bouts of bloody and clay colored diarreah. This is some terrible stuff for anyone to deal with. We won't be finishing this antibiotic.

My daughter is taking Omnicef for a sinus infection. She has had several soft, maroon stools every day and complains of stomach pain. I was told by pediatrician that the red color is because of the way the drug interacts with the iron in her diet. After research on the web, I discovered that I should watch out for fever, stomach pain and diarreah because these could indicate intestinal infection.

Diarreah after just three doses.