Omnicef and legs

My five year old was in the hospital for 4 days for a sinus infection and they put her on Omnicef. My daughter is a very cheerful little girl and these last couple of days she has been everything but cheerful. Its as she has turned into a demon over night. She has been having the worst mood swings. She has been screaming, yelling back, and kicking her legs and just being really mean. I remember the nurse advising me the possibility of a change in mood swings but I never imagined this. Omnicef did it's purpose BUT I hope to never have to use it again. I was not prepared for the mood swings my child acted out. I thought it was just my child until I started reading online and asking around.

my 15 mo old started Omnicef 7 days ago. She is generally a very happy smiling child since meds clingy, wakes up crying in middle of night, diarrhea for several days, rash in private area, grabs her throat as if hurts, rubs her head as if headache and today was her check up showed Dr. rash, she said put her on Dr. Smith's. Once home, she began screaming uncontrollably and clinching my neck I could feel her having bowel movement she had her legs straightened in pain. Her stool was bloody. Called nurse, said this can happen BC of tearing in the intestinal track. Told her that was unacceptable and I wanted to speak with the doctor; have not heard from them yet. SHE WILL NOT BE GETTING THE REST OF THIS MEDICINE! Angela Houston TX

My 4 1/2 year old son took his 5th dose today b/c of an ear infetion and almost immediately broke out in severe hives and rashes all over his back and stomach. Went to the Dr. after giving him Benadryl and they said it could either be a viral infection or maybe a reaction to the medicine. They said since his ear was better to stop the medicine. Six hours later, he broke out in severe hives and rashes again this time all over his legs, face and shoulders. My poor son cant stop itching himself. His behavior has also been way off, cranky, irritable and extremely moody. After reading this site, I will never allow any of my kids to take this medication. thanks.

I have been taking Omnicef for 6 days and my knees and legs hurt. My ankles are very swollen to the point where it hurts to walk. Th doctors have taken some blood for tests but after reading this I think it is the medicine and I am going to stop taking it.

Six year old patient. Omnicef taken for ear infection. Child experienced stomach pain and leg pain, throughout both legs. Two days after stopping drug (mid-prescribed time of 8 days), leg pain has dimished to primarily the joints.

My husband and I were prescribed this med for sinus infections. He still has his infection. Extreme muscle fatigue that comes and goes along with a burning sensation in the neck has been a common side effect for us. It almost feels like you cannot hold your head up. This same sensation was felt in our legs as well. We were not informed by our doctor that you should not take antacids while using this product!

I'm a 55 year old male who was prescribed Omnicef for a twice yearly sinus infection. I almost died using this drug. Within 5 dosages, I not only went into a whole body infection, but developed Vasculitus (huge purple, sores and eruptions) all over my legs, elbows, scalp, etc. I developed arthitis so severly that I was forced to walk with a cane for weeks. Lastly, I now have diabetes. In short, I almost, died.

Be careful of this drug!!!

My daughter just finished a course of Omnicef for ear infection. Throughout treatment she complained of occassional hiccups. One day after we finished the Omnicef, she broke out in a whelt-like rash on her chest, back and legs.
She has never had this reaction before. This was our first
time -- and last -- taking this new antibiotic.

My 27 month old son took Omnicef for 8 days for an ear infection. Good news: the infection cleared up...Bad news: He has welts all over his abdomen, as well as some on his ears, head, and legs. We returned to the doctor, and he said that it looked like an allergic reaction, but did not seem to tie it to the Omnicef. We went ahead and stopped administering it anyway. He reccommended Benydryl. Today I talked to the pharmacist, and she reccommended a Cortaid spray, that would help heal from the outside while the Benedryl helped with the reaction. After reading this site, I am worried that this could go on for weeks.

My 2 year old was prescribed this medicine for an ear infection after 3 previous bouts of antibiotics didn't clear up the infection. He seemed okay for the first 3 days, but at 1am on day four he woke up screaming and vomiting. He had very watery stools, and was sleepy. Later in the day I noticed a raised red dash on his legs, back and face. I wish I had seen these postings last week before the docotr suggested we try Omnicef!

diarrhea, extremely nausea, loss of appetite, dizziness and muscle aches in legs and lower back pain and sharp chest pain in the upper part of my chest.

My mom is 65 and was prescribed this medication for pain in her legs. After taking for two days she has developed severe diarrhea. She also has been unable to sleep since starting this medicine. She finished the medication and now 3 days later is still suffering from these symtoms and to make matters worse can not get her doctor to call her back. She can not stand the pain which has seemed to get worse.

My 16 y.o. daughter is taking Omnicef for the first time, 2 capsules each morning. Since starting the antibiotic she has experienced shaking hands, a slightly elevated pulse and BP, weak feeling legs and the feeling that her heart is beating out of her chest. I cannot say for sure this is what is causing it, but she isn't taking any other medications. She is feeling well otherwise. I appreciate this site as it is pointing to side effects not listed in the official literature. Thank you.