mostlylurking
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I did some quick research for cefuroxime link: Common and Rare Side Effects for cefuroxime axetil oralabout two months ago i was on a 7 day round of cefuroxime\zinnat antibiotic to treat a sinus infection, prescribed by an e.n.t doctor. problem is i started to get non stop severe bloating ever since
CEFUROXIME Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
- diarrhea from an infection with Clostridium difficile bacteria
- increased eosinophils in the blood
- hives
- a hypersensitivity reaction to a drug
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
- a yeast infection of the vagina and vulva
- diarrhea
- intense abdominal pain
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
- a skin rash
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
- thrush
- excessive saliva production
- vaginal irritation
- itching
- joint pain
- nausea
- vomiting
- gas
- irritability
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
- a type of blood disorder where the red blood cells burst called hemolytic anemia
- a type of blood disorder with a decrease in all types of blood cells called pancytopenia
- low blood counts due to bone marrow failure
- a decrease in the blood clotting protein prothrombin
- decreased blood platelets
- very low levels of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell
- low levels of white blood cells
- low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils
- a type of brain function problem called encephalopathy
- inflammation of blood vessels in the skin
- thrombophlebitis, an inflamed vein due to a blood clot
- bleeding
- inflammation of the large intestine
- damage to the liver and inflammation
- blockage of normal bile flow
- a type of kidney inflammation called interstitial nephritis
- decreased kidney function
- erythema multiforme, a type of allergic skin reaction
- a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called toxic epidermal necrolysis
- a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- erythema or skin redness
- seizures
- swelling of the tongue
- abnormal liver function tests
- a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis
- a type of allergic reaction called angioedema
- a serum sickness reaction
- inflammation of the liver with stoppage of bile flow
- a type of skin disorder called acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis
- a type of significant allergic skin reaction called DRESS syndrome
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
- an infection due to the fungus Candida
- canker sores
- cramps
- drowsiness
- dizziness
- a fever as a result of taking the medication
- chills
- lockjaw
- taste impairment
- decreased appetite
- excessive thirst
- trouble breathing
- difficult or painful urination
- stomach cramps
- vulvovaginitis, an inflammation or infection of the vagina and vulva
- kidney pain
- fast heartbeat
Sounds like horrible stuff. If it messed up your gut you probably are also experiencing a thiamine deficiency which will exacerbate the problem. Thiamine supplementation may help.