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Just began taking cefdinir for strep throat. my doctor is anyway. are there any side effects to this medication?
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Few: Usually there are few if any side efeects. You can get diarrhea, stomach ache, vomiting, headache or rash. Pretty safe antibiotic.
Answered 2/21/2016
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