Cefdinir User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Gon...
• June 6, 2012

For Sinusitis "Doctor put me on this medicine for the first time for a sinus infection. First day seemed better. Second day, all symptoms returned: painful headache, fever, and chills. On the seventh day, went back to the doctor, told her medicine wasn't working. She is running a TB test, chest X-rays, blood work, and HIV test. Also changed to amoxicillin, it always worked before. Stopped taking cefdinir and already feeling better."

• CaM...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2018

For Sinusitis "I am a scuba diver and have had fluid in my ear for almost a month, so I finally went to the doctor so that I could get something to clear up the fluid for a dive trip coming up. No OTC things were helping. They said I have a sinus infection (although I felt completely fine, I was just annoyed with having fluid in my ear for so long and knew it would cause problems when I went diving). I started taking it, though. I have not had any of the side effects others are mentioning in the comments, but I have been feeling worse and worse with each day. The fluid finally cleared up after taking it for 7 days, but it's day 9 now, and I'm fatigued, my throat hurts, and my appetite is gone. That has been getting worse with each day. I'm going to finish it up and then wait a few days before going back to see a different doctor. I wouldn't recommend taking this medicine and will be telling anyone in the future to prescribe me anything but this."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 17, 2019

For Bronchitis "I’ve been on this med for 10 days, just took my last two pills. The first few days were the absolute worst... until I realized I needed to eat more when taking it. Since I couldn’t stomach anything else, I ate potatoes. This seemed to help a lot. I was also taking 3-4 pills of 5 million probiotics per pill. Once I figured out the full stomach and probiotic combo, the diarrhea and stomach cramping stopped."

• fit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 17, 2015

For Sinusitis "I am on my 4th day of the pill, and although my sinusitis is almost 100% gone, I have the worst diarrhea I've ever experienced in my life. I cannot be away from the bathroom for more than 30 min to an hour. I feel better physically, but this side effect is one to look out for."

• Iha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 14, 2016

For Sinusitis "My six-month-old had two doses before we had to stop due to GI issues. Over a week later, and she still has painful gas and diarrhea. We're tired because she doesn't sleep well. Cefdinir should be illegal."

• Bet...
• February 21, 2018

For Bronchitis "I'm a bit confused as to why the doctor would give this to me when I have a severe allergy to penicillin. Last time I took penicillin, I woke up in my neighbor's driveway, wakened by emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and my mother. I took this medicine trusting my doctor and pharmacist and am suffering on the first dose. Headache, dizziness, body aches, stiff neck, insomnia, back killing me, legs, and feet swollen. On my way to the ER to raise hell and find out why they and the pharmacist did not tell me this was a crossed hypersensitivity medicine to penicillin! Would have been nice to have a heads-up. Bronchitis, sinusitis, and both ears infected, and now all of this from what was supposed to help cure me. This medicine, in my opinion, is a danger to all people who are allergic to penicillin. You would think a doctor or pharmacist would at least give you a heads-up. Ugh."

• Mir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 10, 2014

For Pneumonia "10 days for pneumonia. Doctor prepared me for the side effects of yeast infection, telling me to coat my stomach with yogurt or probiotics before I take this pill. I am on day 8 of taking this pill, and I have no yeast infection. However, my stool is dark, and I don't care if I lose weight! My doctor prepared me for iron deficiency during the intake of this pill, telling me to take an iron supplement during its course."

• Anonymous
• September 26, 2016

For Sinusitis "I was prescribed a 10-day dose of this horrific medication. By day 3, I was having diarrhea at least 10 times a day. I stopped taking it on day 5 after experiencing a terrible headache and intense joint pain, neither of which could be relieved by over-the-counter pain killers. That was 3 months ago, and I'm still not back to normal. I still have frequent bouts of diarrhea. My doc assures me it will go away with time and probiotics, but 3 months of diarrhea is too serious a side effect in my opinion. Also, this medication cost me over $50. Most other antibiotics are either free or cost a lot less than this poison!"

• Jen...
• January 1, 2010

Cefdinir for Middle Ear Infections "My son had an ear infection, and the doctor always gives amoxicillin first, and it never works. He always has to get Omnicef, and then he starts getting better. He does have light diarrhea occasionally, but nothing too horrible. I've had an ear infection myself, and I was sick for 2 weeks before I went to the doctor. Thought I had a bad cold, but when it just wouldn't go away, I found I had fluid buildup in my ear. They prescribed Omnicef, and it worked. I didn't have any diarrhea even though I already have severe IBS! I'd definitely recommend it."

• Anonymous
• November 6, 2010

Cefdinir for Middle Ear Infections "My daughter, who was 14 months at the time, had a severe reaction to this medication after being prescribed for a 3rd ear infection in a year. She actually got worse and had severe side effects (aside from the gastrointestinal as mentioned by others), including vomiting, continued high fever, and by the end of the second day - hives. I list it as a drug allergy now on all her medical paperwork."

• Liv...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 2, 2019

For Sinusitis "Sinus infection right now. I was given cefdinir to take twice daily. I'd never taken it before, but I do not like it. I swear it's making me dehydrated, tired, itchy, diarrhea the first 2 days, lots of side effects. I've taken amoxicillin before, so I am not sure why I was given this drug. My doctor told me to continue taking it for now. I have 4 days remaining, but I'm done with it. Oh, and my head still hurts, not as bad as it was, but it's still there."

• 59 ...
• December 20, 2010

For Bronchitis "Prescribed this medicine on Saturday along with a burst of prednisone for 5 days. Cefdinir really cleared my condition, but the side effects caused me to discontinue after 6 days due to chronic diarrhea, which has not stopped after stopping this medicine. Unusual fatigue. 1 day no urine. Lost 10 lbs. Will avoid using this drug."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 14, 2018

For Strep Throat "I have strep throat (day 2). I got prescribed this medication. After the first pill kicked in, I felt better already. Don't listen to people who say, don't listen to the people who gave 1 stars. Well, obviously, if you're educated in the medical field, everybody reacts differently to medication. Just because it works for you, doesn't mean it does for everyone else. Everyone is not you. My mother-in-law and I take the same antidepressants. She doesn't gain weight, and I do. You understand what I'm saying? So leave your opinions to yourself. It's a hit and miss with everyone and different meds."

• Top...
• November 7, 2015

For Sinusitis "I had taken this drug in the past, it made me vomit violently and diarrhea. When it was prescribed for me recently, I had forgotten that this was the drug that made me so sick. I took one capsule, and within 3 hours, was violently ill: massive diarrhea and vomiting. I was alone and could not even get to my phone for help. I lay on the floor of my shower for hours, having episode after episode. It is nearly 24 hours after taking it, and I am in such a weakened state I will not be getting out of bed. I feel I probably should have called 911 and gone to the hospital, I still am so dehydrated. This is an evil drug!"

• Ann...
• April 6, 2017

For Sinusitis "Took this medication twice a day for 10 days for infection of sinuses and adenoids. First three days, my stomach hurt and headaches. Remainder of the days, no side effects until the day I stopped taking it, developed diarrhea and severe stomach cramping that didn't go away. 5 days after stopping the med, now positive for C. diff. I even took probiotics through the entire course of the med. Getting married in a week. Thanks a lot, Cefdinir. I wanted everyone to be aware of this!!!!"

• Chr...
• January 15, 2019

For Sinusitis "I have chronic sinusitis, allergies, and asthma and usually get a debilitating acute sinus infection every winter. I went to urgent care when I woke with extremely swollen tonsils, a dry but persistent cough, and horrible facial pain everywhere due to an overnight maxillary sinus infection. Was put on cefdinir for 10 days. I developed terrible bronchitis after the 2nd day on the antibiotic, which I'm not sure is normal or not, but the sinus infection actually seemed worse by day 5. Today is day 7, and I’m blowing my nose around the clock like I have been all week, but my ears are still completely blocked, sinuses are still not clear, I’ve developed nosebleeds with the migraines, and I am pretty sure the bronchitis has progressed to pneumonia. I’m dizzy and out of it, and it burns terribly to breathe, and the echo from my cough could go on for miles. Going to wait 'til day 10, but if the coughing with dark green mucous gets any worse, I’ll have no choice but to ask for a second antibiotic."

• ASt...
• October 16, 2016

For Sinusitis "My 11-year-old daughter had a sinus infection and was prescribed 300 mg 2 times a day. Within an hour of the first dose, she became very ill. Turned pale and her eyes dialed as if she were going to pass out. I called the doctor immediately, and they said the effects would pass. We discontinued immediately and were prescribed a different antibiotic, and she was fine. This drug is horrible, and I can't believe it's still being used."

• pan...
• November 2, 2015

For Sinusitis "Day 8. I have had the most severe sinus/double infection of my life, and this medication has helped tremendously! I was worried it wasn't working at first, but by day 5, I felt so much better! On the downside, I have terrible headaches almost all day. I'll skip a day, then the headache is back. Ibuprofen helps a little bit, not much. Dizziness is terrible also. I have a little confusion and frustration at times. It's not too bad. Just the awful headaches, but I remember how bad my infections were before this medicine, and it's worth it. Slight diarrhea, but no big deal."

• Shu...
• January 21, 2016

Cefdinir for Bronchitis "Worst experience ever. I took one capsule and two hours later, I started diarrhea. I only took one more tablet 12 hours later. I had diarrhea for 4 weeks. I had a hemorrhoid flare-up. Never again will I take this drug. I think it took about 4 months to get my gut straightened out. Be very cautious of this drug."

• Tem...
• November 25, 2010

For Middle Ear Infections "Allergic reaction! My 11-year-old son started taking cefdinir because he had an ear infection. After the 7th dose, he started complaining of a 'burning' pain in his feet and hands. I suspected it was a reaction to the cefdinir, stopped giving him the medication, and contacted his doctor's office to notify them. He is not taking a new antibiotic. However, three days after the last dose of cefdinir, he has developed a new symptom: an allergic rash. He has a red rash on his arms and legs. Allergy to cefdinir confirmed! Please follow your gut instinct if you have any reason to suspect an allergy to medication! I'm so glad I followed mine!"

• Bre...
• February 7, 2018

For Sinusitis "My doctor gave me this for my sinus infection. The two days OK, 3 days got a blister on my lip, thought it was a cold sore coming on! I finished my medicine on Sunday, and I have experienced constipation and then diarrhea. Haven't stopped, and very bad cramps. Didn't know that this medicine causes side effects. I would never, never, never have taken it."

• Max...
• February 5, 2016

For Sinusitis "I suffer from multiple sinus infections every year. Three days ago, I was prescribed cefdinir for the first time. It has caused unbearable nausea and diarrhea. After hearing that it has done the same for so many others, it angers me that a doctor would even consider prescribing this drug when there are other options that work better and do not have unacceptable side effects. Cefdinir is a failure in the field of medicine."

• Isl...
• January 17, 2017

For Middle Ear Infections "My 11-year-old son got put on this drug for an ear infection. He is allergic to Amoxicillin, so they prescribed cefdinir. He took it one time before and had no issues. This time, however, on day 8 of 10, he broke out in severe hives all over his body. Had to counteract with Benadryl. Took him to urgent care, and they prescribed prednisolone for 5 days. On day 3 now and still have not seen any improvement. I am trying to be hopeful that by day 4 I will see some. Has anyone had a similar experience?"

• Bon...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 21, 2019

For Pneumonia "I was diagnosed with a rare hereditary disease PI (Primary Immunodeficiency Disease). My type is called Hypogammaglobulinemia. The immunologist I see prefers this antibiotic as a backup because of its effectiveness and very low probability for side effects. I have been taking it since November of 2018. I also have to take an IGG drug that gives my body the ability to actually fight the many different bacteria that cause all types of pneumonia, most that are very deadly. This antibiotic works well."

• Jer...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 29, 2018

For Sinusitis "My 7th day (out of 10) on cefdinir, and it did not work for me. It only gave me diarrhea and made me very tired all 7 days I was on it. I slept most of the time for the past 7 days. I was given it to treat sinusitis, which symptoms are the same, and now I feel I have bronchitis. My lungs and chest are filled with mucus. Still coughing non-stop like crazy, runny nose, post-nasal drip, headaches, fatigue, chest pain, congested. Cefdinir sucks! What a waste of my time & days. The doctor is going to prescribe another antibiotic. This time, a 5-day course. Insurance covered the medication, which I paid a $5.00 copay."