Cefdinir and Diarrhea: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Cmd...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 10, 2013

For Skin and Structure Infection "The doctor gave me this for an abscess. Around the third day, I had bad diarrhea and horrible cramping. After a day of that, I was sent to the emergency room and was diagnosed with a c. diff infection. It's been 6 months now, and I still have side effects. I have to watch what I eat, and I still get cramps and constantly run to the bathroom frequently. Now, if I need to take an antibiotic, I have to go to the gastroenterologist to make sure it is safe."

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

For Sinusitis "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."

• Anonymous
• November 7, 2011

Cefdinir for Middle Ear Infections "My son has taken this before, and it worked fine. My 17-month-old daughter was just prescribed this after amoxicillin didn't take care of her ear infection. After 4 days, her gums swelled up really bad, became bright red, and then started bleeding on the 5th day. She also developed diarrhea. I immediately took her back, and they put her on Zithromax. I think we are finally on something that will work for her. My son can take this medication, but my daughter can't."

• 191...
• June 15, 2016

Cefdinir for Pneumonia "Let's talk about my sickness first. I was dipping myself into a freezing water pool for approximately 5 minutes a day. The next morning, I felt the weather was so much colder, so I knew it was a fever. I'm a very healthy person, I make sure that my body is clean. I drink a lot of water and cleaning drinks, so my stomach is always clean. The doctor prescribed me Fevadol and Omnicef. The Omnicef experience was horrible. Very bad diarrhea every 15 minutes or so, even if there was nothing in my body. I couldn't sleep for more than 24 hours with complete alertness and no feeling of exhaustion. Eating it without food will make it worse. I used it for 2 days only. The dosage was 300 mg twice a day. I got dizziness, back pain, headache, and diarrhea."

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

For Sinusitis "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."

• nan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 10, 2022

For Bronchitis "65-year-old female here. I was given a ten-day dose of (300 mg 2x per day) cefdinir for acute bacterial bronchitis. Pros: On day 4, my symptoms started to improve remarkably. Cons: On day 7, I started to experience horrible side effects: vomiting, headache, fever, and the worst diarrhea I've ever had. I was convinced I had C. diff. I stopped the medication, and the side effects resolved in 3 days. Takeaway: This antibiotic worked for me! My advice to others considering this med is to buckle up and prepare for the side effects. Also, take a good probiotic in between doses and avoid dairy."

• Tra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 25, 2017

For Sinusitis "My ENT prescribed cefdinir (for 21 days) along with azelastine nasal spray and methylprednisolone (12 days) for a severe sinus infection that was not relieved by taking Amox-Clav. On day 7, I got a fever. The fever was off/on for 4 days. When that subsided, the diarrhea hit. It was pale, white, and fleshy stools with stomach cramps every couple of hours. After 5 days, I saw my family doctor who did blood tests. Coming back normal, she decided my symptoms were side effects of the cefdinir. I had one day of feeling decent, and then the headache and fever came back. So far, I have missed three days of work and a weekend. Diarrhea has subsided a little. Stools are now really soft/liquidy but normal color. I'm on day 15 of 21."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 16, 2019

For Strep Throat "After one day of having an incredibly sore throat, I went to the doctor and was diagnosed with strep throat. Since I’m allergic to penicillin, I was prescribed cefdinir. Got rid of strep in a matter of a few days, but a side effect was painful diarrhea. Before taking this medication, this was not a symptom at all. Slowly, I stopped taking the medication because the strep had vanished completely, and the diarrhea was getting worse every day. Now that I am completely off the antibiotic, the diarrhea is worse than ever. I’m extremely nauseous, I feel like I have a fever, and my head is killing me. As for my throat, I feel like the strep could possibly be coming back, but no definitive pain yet. Worth it at first, but the side effects, and mostly the afterwards side effects, are worse than the original throat pain."

• ABC...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 19, 2022

For Sinusitis "I have had a sinus infection and chronic sinusitis for over two months. I took a course of Amoxicillin in the beginning and improved so much, but when I ran out of Amoxicillin, the infection came right back. My doctor now has prescribed Cefdinir. I'm on day 10 and feel much worse. My asthma has worsened so that I'm having to take more Albuterol than usual. I have horrible headaches every day. My right sinus is clogged worse than in the beginning. I have insomnia and feel anxious. I'm not sure if the diarrhea is from Cefdinir or my IBS, but I've had to take Lomotil several days this past week. The worst side effect so far has been my lightheadedness. My blood pressure is ordinarily 120/80, but it has gone up to 170/100 for the first time in my entire life, and I am 67 years old! My ears had fluid build-up at my doctor's office ten days ago, but feel much stuffier now. My cough is worse, but that could just be the asthma. I hope I start to improve once I'm off this Cefdinir."

• Bel...
• May 2, 2016

For Bronchitis "Day 5 of 7, 300 mg bid, and still having fevers and a persistent cough. I went back to the clinic and saw the NP, and she gave me a Z-pak, a dexamethasone IM, and a Rocephin shot. I hope to feel better soon. This medication didn't help me, but it didn't give me diarrhea either. I don't recommend it."

• bud...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 15, 2018

For Middle Ear Infections "I was given this at a healthcare facility when my doctor's office was not open on the weekend. I also had a sinus infection, and my asthma was severe. I was given a steroid shot and an antibiotic shot, and a script for cefdinir was filled by my pharmacy. I felt better on Monday, but from Tuesday on, I felt much worse. I wanted to give it a chance, but on Friday, I called the facility, and they changed my meds. This medication caused my stools to look like coffee grounds (internal bleeding) and also diarrhea that just 'leaked out.' I also was coughing more, and my asthma was worse! I know medications work differently for everyone, but if the majority of reviews are bad, that seems to indicate the medication might need to be reviewed again. As for me, I will never use this again!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 7, 2014

For Middle Ear Infections "Prescribed for ruptured eardrum/ear infection. On day 6, while my ear is much better, I feel nauseous and have several loose stools a day. Also feeling very tired. I'm taking a probiotic at bedtime, but it doesn't seem to be doing much. Still have 4 days to go, not sure if I'll keep taking it or not. Seeing ENT doc tomorrow, so we will see what he has to say. Plain old amoxicillin works for me without the nasty side effects."

• Anonymous
• October 15, 2009

Cefdinir for Middle Ear Infections "My 2-year-old has been on this medication for 4 days, and yesterday she started having severe diarrhea. Her little bottom is raw from it. I have immediately called her doctor to have this medicine changed. Apparently, she cannot tolerate it."

• oal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 18, 2022

For Middle Ear Infections "I’m a 22-year-old who was prescribed this for an ear infection/sinus infection (300 mg twice a day for 10 days). I’ve taken this probably 3-4 different times before and have had no issues. It works great at getting rid of the infection, by day 3, I felt much better. HOWEVER, also by day 3, I was having diarrhea and stomach pain after every meal. Yesterday was day 6, and I’m done. My stomach pain has gotten worse, along with the diarrhea. I feel well from the infection, but I just can’t keep taking this. So mad that it started giving me side effects for no reason."

• Ren...
• May 25, 2016

For Sinusitis "I have been taking this medicine for sinusitis (300 mg twice a day), or however you spell it. It has only been 1 day, so I have only taken it twice, spaced out between 12 hours. One at 7:18 am and one at 7:18 pm. I have now been awake since 4 am with an upset stomach, stomach gurgling, and my bowels are slowly turning into diarrhea. I only made a bowel movement once while taking this so far, and I can tell it is about to go down if I keep taking it :( (I am normally very constipated). As far as for my sinusitis, it has seemed to improve my sore, itchy throat a little. I guess I should stick it out and drink plenty of water to see how I feel. I just do not want to vomit. :("

• Ban...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 14, 2019

For Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis "Side effect still lasting after 10 days off med. Itchy rash, swollen neck, chest, face, tongue, headache, fatigue, on and off diarrhea. Increased urination. Feel terrible for weeks. Took 2 a day for 10 days. Don't recommend this at all."

• Sar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2017

For Bronchitis "Was on this for 3 days and had very watery diarrhea for all of them. When I informed my doctor, she told me to immediately stop taking it because of the risk of it possibly killing all good bacteria in my gut, which would require other medications to treat. The drug also did very little to ease my other symptoms. I ended up taking Z-Pak instead, and it worked well."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 4, 2016

For Strep Throat "I have only been on this medicine for 3 days, and I have severe diarrhea. I was sick for a week with a high fever, but this medicine has made me feel worse. I am going to stop taking it immediately. The label also says you can continue to have the diarrhea for weeks or months after."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 19, 2021

For Middle Ear Infections "Got prescribed because of my sinus infection. -1/10 I do not recommend. I have the worst stomach cramps ever and really bad diarrhea, and this morning I woke up with a clogged ear and can’t hear anything out of it. It has not helped my sinus infection at all, and please do not use this antibiotic."

• Bea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 9, 2018

For Strep Throat "My son was prescribed this for strep throat. After a couple of days of taking it, he was doubled over with severe stomach pain. Then the diarrhea set in. I stopped giving it to him and took him back to the doctor to get a different medication. They asked us to bring a stool sample, and when it was tested, concluded that he now had C. diff, on top of strep throat, caused by the antibiotic. I will never use this medication again."

• lml...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 19, 2021

For Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "I was prescribed cefdinir 2 x a day for 7 days. My side effects were severe fatigue, diarrhea all day, and random back pain. I have a very sensitive stomach, and it did not make me nauseous. I had a minor UTI, and it took a while to start feeling better while on this medication."

• bec...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 10, 2023

For Middle Ear Infections "I took two cefdinir pills a day for 7 days for my ear infection, and I’m writing this to tell you that as someone who is emetophobic and has IBS, this worked wonderfully. My only side effect was more gas than usual. Everyone is different, so please be aware of that when reading these reviews. I was super scared to take this at first, but it worked great. I made sure to eat when taking it, and a few hours afterward, I had some yogurt and a probiotic capsule. I have also found cephalexin (similar to cefdinir) to work well for me too. The Z-pack always gives me diarrhea. Give these a chance and remember everybody is different."

• Mia...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 19, 2020

For Skin and Structure Infection "Only took one cefdinir pill for UTI/kidney, and I have had the worst diarrhea ever. After 12 hours, it’s still going on. I can barely move, and it just starts rolling, so be careful. All medicines work differently, but this one is not good."

• Rof...
• March 28, 2017

For Bronchitis "Was prescribed cefdinir 300 mg 2x daily for 10 days. I even took 30 billion culture probiotics daily to prevent this side effect. Made it to day 5 and began experiencing horrible abdominal pain. A few hours later, diarrhea started. I even vomited 6 times on top of it. I obviously stopped taking it, and day 2, the abdominal pain is about half of what it was. Still have very uncomfortable diarrhea every 1-2 hours... Sleeping 18 hours a day and very weak. Stay away from this antibiotic. I agree it should be prescribed very carefully or just taken off the market completely. The loss of work this is causing has been horrible, and if terminated because of this, I plan on taking action any extent I can."

• Hor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 15, 2017

For Skin and Structure Infection "Use with caution. I was prescribed this in Thailand for what the doctor said was a bacterial infection. My first dose was given via IV, and it instantly started to give me horrible abdominal cramps from my stomach down to my pelvic area. I continued to have abdominal pain and terrible watery diarrhea until I decided to discontinue use. Once I stopped taking it, the cramping ceased and the diarrhea went away within a day. Felt like it was poisoning my body. Use with caution!!"