Question 1

is it safe to take penicillin and prednisone with nyquil?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As long as they are indicated . Do note that it is uncommon to be taking penicillin and prednisone together medically speaking.

Question 2

i have strep throat and i'm having trouble sleeping. ive taken penicillin that my doctor prescribed. can i take both penicillin and nyquil?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, that would be a reasonable choice.

Question 3

i started taking penicillin a day and a half ago for strep class c. i still feel terrible if not worse. how long will it take to kick in?

Accepted Answer

Call your doctor NOW: You really should start to feel better. Depending on the thpe of infection you have, it may have developed into something that requires further intervention such as intravenous antibiotics, or else a drainage procedure of abscess. Regardless, prompt attention is needed, to minimize complications.

Question 4

i'm taking penicillin and i have nausea. i guess this is common, when you take penicillin?

Accepted Answer

GI side effects PCN: Gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or cramps, and diarrhea are some of the well known side effects from penicillin.  Taking the medication with food can help reduce or eliminate them.

Question 5

what happens when an allergic person takes penicillin?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Some reactions are mild, such as hives alone. Others are more serious, with breathing problems and blood pressure drop. Some reactions (like some kinds of rashes) are not actually allergies, but different reactions that may or may not recur when you take the medicine. While it may be easier to just avoid penicillin, if it's important, you can find out if you have a "true" allergy by testing.

Question 6

can i take penicillin for parotiditis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That could be used, assuring it is up to date, not expired, and rx'd by a dr. or health care provider.

Question 7

can you take mebeverine and penicillin togther?

Accepted Answer

Drug interactions: Mebeverine is a antispasmotic and should not have any interaction with penicillin as far as I could find.

Question 8

how long does penicillin take to work on strep?

Accepted Answer

Penicillin: For group a streptococcal infection of throat, a response is seen with penicillin in 24-48 hours.

Question 9

if i am allergic to penicillin,  can i take tazocin?

Accepted Answer

Piperacillin/tazobac: This compound contains a penicillin derivative and if you have a documented allergy to penicillin you should never ever take this drug.

Question 10

can i take fosfomycin if i am allergic to penicillin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Fosfomycin is an antibiotic made originally from streptomycin and now all synthetic.  It should not cross react with penicillin.

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Can i take nyquil while taking penicillin

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Is it safe to take penicillin and prednisone with nyquil?

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I have strep throat and i'm having trouble sleeping. ive taken penicillin that my doctor prescribed. can i take both penicillin and nyquil?

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I started taking penicillin a day and a half ago for strep class c. i still feel terrible if not worse. how long will it take to kick in?

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I'm taking penicillin and i have nausea. i guess this is common, when you take penicillin?

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What happens when an allergic person takes penicillin?

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Can i take penicillin for parotiditis?

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Can you take mebeverine and penicillin togther?

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How long does penicillin take to work on strep?

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If i am allergic to penicillin, can i take tazocin?

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Can i take fosfomycin if i am allergic to penicillin?

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