CEFZIL Reviews (CEFPROZIL)Average Rating: 1.8 (90 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare CEFZIL with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR CEFZIL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | sinus problem | After taking dose #36 I noticed burning in my stomach like battery acid but I always took with food. Then hives started showing up severe vaginal itching the whole time I took cefprozil. After taking the last dose all of the symptoms mentioned got worse, now my gastroenterologist said cefprozil "burned" the lining in my stomach. It's been 2 months now and still dealing with the burning in my stomach and on 2 different stomach medicines and I have anxiety on top of it.....DON'T TAKE THIS MEDICINE IT'S NOT WORTH IT!!!! | F | 45 | 2 weeks 500mg 2xda | 4/3/2016 | 3 | sinus infection | first meds didnt work so perscriped cefzil.Almost done & daughter has been feeling ill, headaches daily, anxiety, tired, moody. Other symptoms are better. | When very young experienced a rash with this medicine. Dr. wanted to try again since it was in the second family of penicilin. I am discontinuing & not finishing this medicine. Has any one else have the anxiety & moodiness? | F | 16 | 14 days 250mg 2X day | 3/15/2011 | 1 | respiratory infection | Severe hives after day 7 on the med.hives from head to toes eyes lips with difficulty to swallow. Almost end up at ER. my doctor gave me total of 3 shots of adrenalin within 48 hours to control the hives. it has been 4 days since my last dos of CEFZIL, i still have hives but it is more manageable at this point | F | 53 | 14 days 500mg 2X day | 10/22/2014 | 5 | sinus infection | light diarrhea but not enough to warrant not taking it again. | I have chronic sinusitis from allergies, but one time it got very severe. My doctor gave me Cipro, didn't work, then after having an allergic reaction to Tequin my doctor gave me Cefzil. The sinus infection that had gone on for months causing a great deal of anquish and scorching pain with every breath was made clear within a day of taking it. After taking the full course, I felt alive again. It's helped cure two more severe sinus infections I've had over the last few years. It really works better than anything else with me. | F | 36 | 10 days | 11/10/2006 | 4 | strep throat | my grandson became very hyper on the 2nd day. Today is the 3rd day. Seven to go! I don't see where anyone else listed this as a side effect. | M | 6 | 10 days | 8/21/2005 | 4 | low grade temp 4 days, weak, tired | Taking 250 mg twice per day for 10 days. Feel slightly floaty like I'm on medication. No other noticeable symptoms. I think drainage from congestion is going to my lungs, so hoping this med will continue to fight that potential infection. | F | 42 | 10 days | 10/13/2005 | 4 | throat infection | A bit of anxiety, but nothing bad. Nothing to fear unless your allergic to penicillin. No diarrhea, but take probiotic 4-6 hours after dose. | Took care of the infection by day 3-4. Only downside is that 10days is long. Would take again if ever diagnosed with infection. | M | 35 | 10 days 500mg 2X day | 6/14/2012 | 4 | sinus infection | I had nausea,fatigue and developed a yeast infection | F | 37 | 10 days | 4/10/2005 | 4 | post-H1N1 pneumonia | ANXIETY!!! Effective, but definite nervousness noted! | Cleared up 6 year old's pneumonia really well, but he developed anxiety "I'm scared" was the refrain from about day 3 thru day 10. (I noticed by mother also became anxious when on the same med a few months ago) | M | 6 | 10 days | 11/16/2009 | 4 | Dog bites , to prevent infection | Only side effect I have noticed so far is extreme tiredness! It is very apparent, where I will feel fine and then take Cefzil, and and 20-30 min later I can barely keep my eyes open. Its harder to wake up in the morning too, since I started this. Only day 5 today, hope my symptoms don't get worse like most of you are saying!!! Plus I am allergic to penicillin and I know this is in the same family, so, we will see. | Bites are healing with no infection and feel fine other than being so tired after taking. | F | 25 | 10 days 250 mg 2X day | 5/7/2014 | 3 | Sinus infection | Extreme moodiness,hyper | F | 39 | 10 days 250mg | 7/22/2013 | 3 | Child's ear infection | no side effects until last day of course. He broke out in rash and hives all over his body. Continues to break out now, every day and we are 8 days PAST his last day of the course. Doctor and pharmacist say it can't be Cepzil that is now causing chronic hives and itching every day--but we have changed NOTHING in his diet and/or anything in his environment. Will NEVER allow my child to be given this medication again. | M | 6 | 10 days 1 tsp. 2X day | 5/27/2013 | 3 | Bronchitis/ Sinus infection | Extreme tiredness ,nausea and headache . | The infection seems to have gone but the side effects are horrible ! | F | 46 | 10 days 500 MG 2X day | 12/21/2014 | 3 | severe sinus infection | Day three on antibiotic, haven't noticed anything other than extreme fatigue which could be from being sick. Hoping it goes well.. | F | 24 | 10 days 500ml | 3/19/2015 | 2 | Strep Throat | Doctor gave me Cefprozil and Prednisone together. Within 15-20 minutes of taking Cefprozil I was uncontrollably sleepy and went to bed. I woke at around 6 am and took my next 12 hour dose. Within 30 minutes I was out cold asleep again. I'm glad it is the weekend but I do have to take this for 8 more days. I'm hoping it won't affect my ability to concentrate at my office. Hopefully the sleepiness will ween off by Monday with continued use. | M | 38 | 10 days 250 MG 2X day | 12/13/2014 | 2 | Sinus infection | Vomiting, stomach cramps, headaches, and fatigue. Will not take again | F | 20 | 10 days 500 | 4/16/2013 | 2 | Ear Infection | Yeast Infection and headaches | This did not work at all. Took the medication as prescribed never missed a dosed and was told to take it every 10-12 hrs and my ear infection is still there. | F | 27 | 10 days 500MG 2X day | 10/22/2012 | 2 | ear infection | Severe hives on torso, primarily under the arms, and fever for 2 days of 102 FIVE DAYS AFTER starting the medicine. | I am terribly allergic to penicillin, so I do not understand why my doctor prescribed this medicine. I am finding out now that people with penicillin allergies should not take Cefzil. The hives are severe (I still have them) and had they presented inside rather than outside my body I would have been in real trouble. Even though I finished the medicine for fear that the ear infection would not go away, I will never take this medicine again. I really should have stopped it, but my doctor was on vacation, not that asking him would have made a difference. Make sure that you take the lead on your health care. When your doctor gives you a prescription, before you take it look up the side effects. Insist that the doctor makes sure that there are no contradictions with other medicines you take. Finally, carefully monitor your own progress or that of your loved one. No one should have to suffer because the doctor is busy getting ready to go on vacation and slips and gives a medicine tha | F | 52 | 10 days | 8/13/2007 | 2 | Bronchitis | Just a terrible yeast infection. | F | 48 | 10 days | 12/23/2007 | 2 | ear infection | rash/hives | F | 6 | 10 days | 1/25/2005 |
CEFZIL (CEFPROZIL): Cefprozil is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. FDA Approval Date: 1991-12-23 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)