Cefdinir for Sinusitis User Reviews (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• February 17, 2009

"Well, after my first pill, I already felt better sinus-wise, but I had an allergic reaction and broke out in a red rash all over my face that spread to more of my body. Be careful if you are allergic to penicillin. You may also be allergic to this medication."

• Sky...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 16, 2016

"After four days on cefdinir, I developed bad diarrhea that had me going 30+ times to the bathroom. Went to the doctor to find out I had developed a severe case of C. diff. I was very weak, lost 10 pounds in a week, and as pale as can be. Metronidazole was the first medicine we tried, three times a day for 10 days. It seemed to work until five days after the prescription was finished. So then I went back to the doctor and got vancomycin, which finally cured it. Overall, I had to miss almost a month of school and took a while to feel normal again. I was told once you get C. diff, you are more prone to getting it again. Always take a probiotic when prescribed an antibiotic to replenish the lost bacteria!"

• Dus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 21, 2015

"Within 4 hours of taking the first dose of this medication, my coccyx began to itch, which was odd. About six hours after taking the first dose, I had terrible, intense, painful itching that was uncontrollable throughout my groin area, including vaginal and anal itching. The more I scratched, the more I itched. I tried ice and Benadryl, which helped a bit, so I didn't go to the hospital. In the morning, the doctor changed the antibiotic, and I was also given something to successfully treat the worst yeast infection I have ever had. Several years later, I had the same experience (I forgot), and now list cefdinir as a drug allergy. I am not allergic to any of cefdinir's relatives or penicillin."

• Dal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 5, 2020

"Took my 1st 300 mg cefdinir pill today. Right away, felt very lightheaded, and vision was off. Also developed ringing in my ears that is driving me nuts. Called doctor, he said it was okay to stop, and he would get me something different on Monday. Never had issues with antibiotics before. Not sure why I wasn't given a Z-Pak."

• Jen...
• July 9, 2017

"Had sinusitis for 2 months. I was hesitant to take cefdinir after reading all the bad reviews on here, but I finally gave in, and it cleared it up in a matter of days with no side effects. Seems the most common side effects reported here are headache and diarrhea. I think many people aren't aware that cefdinir should be taken with food, and that whenever you take any sort of antibiotic, you should follow up with a probiotic a couple of hours after each pill to rebalance your gut bacteria. These two steps are probably what kept me from experiencing those side effects."

• Anonymous
• January 30, 2010

"As an adult, I was prescribed this medicine for sinusitis and otitis media (fluid in my inner ear) for 10 days. I went back to the doctor to have my ear checked and still had fluid in my ears. After only 3 or 4 days off the medicine, I became worse, went back to the doctor again, who prescribed another 14 days on this medication along with 9 days of prednisone. I still have a middle ear infection."

• Kat...
• February 22, 2017

"I guess I'm one of the few having a positive experience. I was given this drug for a sinus infection in my sphenoid sinus. I'm on day 10 of 14. I just had a CT, and the severe infection is almost gone. I'm having some stomach cramps that started today (and may not even be related). I will start taking probiotics after these reviews though!"

• JKM...
• January 31, 2018

"I developed a sinus infection and two ear infections. I was dizzy, exhausted, sinuses were on fire, and my head hurt so bad! At about two weeks, I went to the doctor and took a round of Amoxicillin. It didn’t touch it. I was so miserable I went back right at the end of my prescription. Started Doxycycline. I’m a nurse and thought this would for sure do the trick. Nothing! About day five, my ears let up a bit, but still really suffering. Now I’m freaking out, have been taking Sudafed and ibuprofen around the clock for 3 weeks to keep the headaches at bay. I went back to the doctor at the end of day 10, and he started me on Cefdinir. I took Diflucan too to ward off a yeast infection. On my third dose of Cefdinir, I was feeling major improvements! I’m on day four and feel about 85-90% better. Some stomach pain-drinking lots of water, walking, take the med with food. The yeast infection is no fun, but I’m super grateful right now for this med!"

• Tea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 11, 2021

"I’m a healthy 26-year-old female. I finally went to my doctor when my cold wouldn’t go away. He said it had turned into a sinus infection and prescribed me Cefdinir. After 48 hours, my sinus infection had almost cleared up, but I started experiencing lightheadedness, severe anxiety, disorientation, stomach pain, and a fast heartbeat to where I haven’t been able to do anything this past week. I’m on day 10 and just have 1 pill left, but I would not recommend this to anyone. Literally makes me feel like I’m dying! Talked to my doctor, and his response was it’s a strong medication with strong side effects. The mornings have been the worst. Side effects start about 40 minutes to an hour after taking and then subside after another few hours."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 23, 2015

"I have been taking this medicine for seven days now for bronchitis and an ear infection. I felt better after two days, then everything hit me again. Now I have been having persistent diarrhea, gargling stomach, and itching."

• Jes...
• March 31, 2017

"Unlike most of the reviews on here, I did fine on the medication. I was on doxycycline for a week and then amox-clav (amoxicillin with clavulanic acid) for a few days, and none of it helped. Cefdinir hasn't worked as fast as I'd hoped, but it does seem to be working. I'm on day 6 and haven't had any side effects. I can't sleep that well the last few nights, but I'm not sure if that is from the meds or not. No nausea or diarrhea. I have been taking it at 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. every day and making sure I don't eat dairy 2 hours before or after taking the pill. I also drink a lot of water and eat yogurt to get probiotics back."

• Mal...
• January 9, 2017

"I have chronic sinusitis and was prescribed cefdinir. I had no known allergies to antibiotics (and have been on MANY over the years). Two days into treatment, I woke with my face swollen and covered in hives. My throat began swelling, and I was rushed to the ER. After two Epi shots and IV epinephrine, I spent 5 days in intensive care with anaphylaxis and the worst case of hives I have ever experienced. It was, by far, the most agonizing pain I've endured. It took months to go away with steroids, antibiotics, and prescription antihistamines. I have permanent scarring on my body as a result of the hives. I'm now allergic to all cephalosporins."

• Boo...
• April 25, 2016

Cefdinir "I have been on this for 5 days, sort of working, still have the headache though. I haven't really had any side effects yet. But I was given a 21-day dosage for (2) 300 mg capsules. I have had 4 sinus infections since January. Hope it helps get rid of the headache. It has helped with the drainage and coughing though."

• Ebb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 9, 2019

"I caught a cold, so I thought and tried to work on myself at home. I felt increasingly worse over the course of a few days. I decided to go to the urgent care, tested positive for flu type A, I also had tonsillitis and a sinus infection. The Dr. prescribed cefdinir for my sinus infection. It did not take effect until after about four days, I thought it wasn’t gonna work at first. It got rid of my sinus infection, but weeks later, I still have a swollen, inflamed tonsil."

• Sim...
• March 26, 2016

"300 mg. Took medicine once a day for ten days. First day went smoothly, second day and onward, terrible headache in the center of my forehead and on the right side of my head. No other side effects. Around the fourth day, I called the pharmacist, and they advised that I take it at night before bed before the headache sets in. Best decision."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 9, 2017

"I was prescribed this on a Friday for a sinus and middle ear infection. By that next Sunday, I was feeling a little better, but started feeling worse Monday night. Went to school on Tuesday, had to go home early because of a low fever. The whole time I have been taking this medicine, I have had a sharp pain in my nose when I breathe through my nose. I can also smell the medicine. I have had pain so bad in my legs and knees to where it hurts to move, and I've also been slightly forgetful. My ear pain has gotten worse to where it wakes me up. I have never had a medicine that has done this to me in the past."

• Mel...
• September 25, 2015

"I noticed after the second day of taking cefdinir 300 mg, I started to experience bad headaches. My sore throat feels better, but my head aches every day. So, now that I know what is making my head hurt so bad, I am discontinuing the use of this medication. I had no issues with amoxicillin, I will ask if he can change my meds over."

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

"I’ve had a sinus infection for 2 weeks now. I’m going on day 4 of this cefdinir, and I don’t feel any better. Everything has gotten almost 100% worse. The diarrhea is terrible. The sinus pressure is so bad I can’t sleep. I'm up every couple of hours. Normally, I’m given doxycycline, and that kicks the sinus infections in the butt. I had to call in sick today because of this. Wouldn't recommend this medicine at all."

• Hor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 14, 2021

"Worst experience I have ever had with a medication. I took only one pill and actually thought it was going to be the end of me. I had hallucinations throughout the night and my whole body hurt. After only 1 pill, my gastrointestinal system was wrecked. I could barely eat anything for a month and lost so much weight. 6 months later and my stomach will never be the same."

• yea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 4, 2017

"I woke up about 2 weeks ago to severe ear pain and sinus pressure to the point where I was overly dizzy for 9 days straight, with no relief whatsoever - unless I was laying down and not moving. I went to the doctor about 2 and a half weeks ago and was prescribed this medication, and it seemed like it almost got worse as the days went on. I was in so much pain, no appetite, very lethargic, dizzy, ear pain, mucus in nose and throat, and the worst migraines for 3 days straight, with no relief. Finally, after 2 full weeks of thinking I’d be feeling this way forever, I started to feel better on my 18th day being sick, but my 9th day of the medication. I also developed a terrible, itchy, red, sore yeast infection. Now I’m dealing with this too!"

• Chr...
• February 7, 2020

"I just finished day 7 of cefdinir, which was prescribed for an ear and sinus infection, my 6th infection since 6/2018. I don’t know that it’s working? I still have ear pain, ear ringing, and horrible sinus drainage in the mornings. Today I may be experiencing a side effect? A very sore mouth with a few sores on my tongue and upper palate. Going to stop taking it. I have had 3 different antibiotics in the last year and a half, seeing an E.N.T. on the 11th. Some antibiotics work great for some and not so great for others. If it’s prescribed for you, give it a shot. You won’t know until you try."

• mai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 16, 2020

"Bad cold turned to sinusitis. Up through day 6 of cefdinir, no problem. Morning of day 7 woke up a little queasy, called doctor who said to stick with it, but by evening I was vomiting with loose stool. Did not take evening dose, called Dr. next day (still queasy). Switched to doxycycline today. It was in my record that I had taken cefdinir before--apparently with no problem. As to sinus infection, can't say how effective. Mucus clear, but still stuffed up and run-down feeling."

• C-F...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 13, 2022

"I have S.V.T. (afib) and am allergic to penicillin. So, I was prescribed cefdinir. The pharmacist strongly suggested I take it with a meal, so I waited until lunch to take it, then the 9-hour drive home. By the time we got home, I felt like I had developed the flu and didn't give it a second thought. The next two days were filled with nausea, heavy diarrhea, vomiting, intense pressure in my ears and face, the worst sinus swelling and overproduction of mucus I've ever had, intense anxiety, irregular heartbeat, which set off SVT episodes, and inability to eat (nausea, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing with the amount of pressure in my head and throat), which created a cycle of intensifying adverse effects. I went to the ER last night, got a steroid shot, 5 days of prednisone, and was told to continue. Felt better, came home, took cefdinir, and it all started over. Even the shot wasn't helping. I'm almost 24 hours after stopping and still having heart episodes. Others are coming and going."

• Sca...
• February 20, 2017

"I took this medication on Christmas Eve in 2015. Twenty minutes after taking a single pill, I don't remember the dosage, I completely blacked out. My face had gotten extremely red, and I had dropped an entire plate of hot food on myself. My mother changed my clothes, and I woke up an hour later, not knowing what had happened and wondering why I was wearing different clothes. One half of my tongue was numb for about a week and a half. It was an absolutely terrifying experience."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 21, 2022

"Took this for a sinus infection. Took one pill the first night and then one the next morning. By mid-afternoon, I had sharp lower abdominal/pelvic pains. Felt like my intestines were being knifed. Very scary. So I did not take the third dose, which would have been that night. I woke up today feeling fine but decided I better not take it today either. So by 1 pm, I decided maybe that pain was from something else and I took a pill. OMG. Within three hours, the pain and cramping was in my pelvic/colon area again. I am scared it will get worse as the night goes on. And I am going on a plane tomorrow for a three-hour flight. Oh, and frequent bowel movements too. I will never take this again. NEVER EVER."