Ceftin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)
Ceftin has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 47 reviews on Drugs.com. 62% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 26% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Ceftin
- kindje
- July 11, 2016
For Lyme Disease "son of 3,5 years old has Lyme; received cefuroxime axetil 250 mg oral suspension 21 days. It was hard to find pharmacy that carries this. The pediatrician had to mediate. Our son did a great job taking the medicine, as we used a plastic, injection tof administer it to him. He did fine with that. However. On the bottle it said to shake well before use. The liquid was too thick for shaking. You had to just wait for the goo to come out of the narrow bottle. When the bottle was "empty" there was a thick layer at the bottom and around the sides. Even thicker than the rest. How can we tell if he got the right amount of medicine? Better to put susp into an open neck jar and stir each time. With Lyme you"re never sure if medication worked."
- Lola
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 13, 2022
For Sinusitis "This is my first time using ceftin for a sinus infection. I have had many sinus infections over the years that have responded well to other antibiotics. I am on my 5th day of ceftin, twice a day, and I still feel like rubbish. I no longer have a fever but the sinus pressure and congestion is still present. It might just be me but I usually feel relief from other antibiotics after 2 days. I am going to finish my 10 day supply then call my doctor."
- W-U
- October 11, 2015
For Bacterial Infection "My doctor looked in my ear and nose and saw that they were severe blocked, as well as infected with bacteria. He explained to me that I probably have drainage into the eustachian tube and that has got dirty. So he prescribed me 500mg Ceftin, as well as Allegra-D and Flonase, all to be taken for 15 days. I take Ceftin twice daily morning and night with food. I take Allegra-D and Flonase in the morning before I leave for work. I don't know how the Ceftin works, but I was still plugged up for a good 5 days until it felt like it may be finally kicked in. But is it? It could just be the regular Allegra-D and Flonase? But I guess if this Ceftin is good for many other stuff, it'll be good for all the other bacteria type stuff so I'm happy."
- Cookie
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 28, 2018
For Sinusitis "I was in Urgent Care 4 days ago and diagnosed with a sinus infection. I was given Ceftin 500 mg. tablets to take 2 times a day. I'm going to take one after dinner tonight, and I honestly can say this stuff is not working for me at all. I'm okay for about 3 hours after taking it with breakfast, then my nose starts running, my head stuffs up, I get very cold and I have to go to bed propped up on 3 pillows trying to breathe. When I get up, my nose starts running again and my head gets all stuffed up again, and doesn't clear up until about 8:30 pm. If I am like this tomorrow, I will be calling my primary care doctor about getting put on something else."
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- Anonymous
- July 4, 2011
"Ceftin has been more effective for me than penicillin, when it comes to infections. I have a very sensitive stomach and unlike most antibiotics Ceftin, does not cause me gastrointestinal upset. Be sure to take a probiotic in between doses of your antibiotic."
- Diane...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 19, 2013
For Sinusitis "Was sick with the worst sinus infection in my life for at least 3 weeks. It began to turn into pneumonia. Amoxil wasn't working. 2 doses of Ceftin so far and I'm feeling much better. "
- missv...
- March 6, 2014
For Strep Throat "No side effects at all... wiped it out first day."
- Anonymous
- September 26, 2010
For Lyme Disease "Experienced immediate relief from foggy brain, ended headaches and muscle and joint pain."
- Lyme...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 23, 2017
For Lyme Disease "Ceftin is the only antibiotic that cured my Lyme Disease after trying others. I have been symptom free for many years now. I took it for 6 weeks."
- CathyA
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 7, 2012
For Bronchitis "I started taking Ceftin for Bronchitis and I felt better within 2 days. I stayed on it for 6 weeks and my sinus condition and ETD symptoms went away after 4 years. This was a miracle for me."
- StanS
- September 20, 2009
For Pneumonia "Took pneumonia away quickly, however, it does cause diarrhea. I'm on my 6th day of a 14 day regimen. Works well and fast."
- Annie
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 29, 2013
For Pneumonia "Works and you start feeling better in 2-3 days but you get diarrhea. My doctor prescribed probiotics Florastor..that helped restore good bacteria."
- Anonymous
- February 26, 2011
For Sinusitis "The bitter taste made the pills almost impossible to take. Dipping them in honey really worked! Thanks so much for that tip."
- Anonymous
- May 11, 2015
For Lyme Disease "After several rounds of doxycycline it started to lose its effectiveness. After a week on ceftin my symptoms subsided. I'm not cured, but my symptoms have been manageable for the past 2 years"
- Anonymous
- May 29, 2009
For Lyme Disease "Only complaint is that it has a very bitter taste - helpful to take with food. Also recommend taking a good pro-biotic to avoid getting diarrhea/colitis."
- AS101
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 7, 2016
For Sinusitis "Effective antibiotic with the only down side being frequent heartburn & gas."
- daisy...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 20, 2018
For Bladder Infection "This is harder on the stomach and I miss my usual med for this but it seems to have lessened the urgency. I had no burning but I do have the low backache and pressure."
- Anonymous
- December 23, 2015
For Pneumonia "My mother, age 75 took this. After 4 days she became very confused, bad chest pain, nauseated, felt jerky and diarrhea. She still shows some confusion after being off of it for 2 days."
- Trina
- March 1, 2020
For Sinusitis "Don't take Ceftin if you have colitis of any kind. Stomach has been in horrible constriction after 2pills."
- Kid
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 2, 2021
For Sinusitis "5 days of this drug I could barely stay awake, felt sicker than when I started, headache, the runs. Calling doc in morning for something else."
- Sassa...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 2, 2020
For Middle Ear Infections "On day 7 and ears still plugged. Sinus & throat involvement continues also. Not pleased with results."
- Anonymous
- February 14, 2023
For Urinary Tract Infection "Diarrhea and nausea was present within 12 hours of taking the first pill. I was told but the pharmacist that this was a possibility, but I was so sick I discontinued meds immediately!"
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For Sinusitis "The medicine clears the infection , but extremely harsh on the stomach. I am on day 4 and had to stop taking it because I threw up all over the driveway. It repeats on you all day and leaves a horrible taste. Very strong"