Cefuroxime and Nausea: What Users Say

• Sen...
• September 13, 2017

For Sinusitis "I will NEVER take this antibiotic again! I took one dose, and four hours later, I was throwing up to the point of dry heaves! I was so extremely nauseous that I was miserable! After I was finished throwing up for three hours, I proceeded to have the worst watery stools ever! (Just keeping it real, people!) I had to go to the ER because I started to feel weak and weird! I passed out as they wheeled me to a room where they thought I had appendicitis! Did blood work and CT! Nope, it was the medication! I was severely dehydrated, and they told me by the time I had left that I looked 100 times better than when I went in! I haven't had any more of the medication, and I've been just fine. I'd suffer through a sinus infection rather than go through that again!"

• Bos...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 7, 2019

For Urinary Tract Infection "Prescribed cefuroxime for MRSA UTI infection for 7 days. Did not help to remove pain from the very first day. I developed green discharge from my sinuses, 37°C fever, disorientation, nausea. Did not help at all."

• Bro...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 4, 2015

For Bronchitis "One of the best antibiotics for me... I was amazed at how well it worked. Downside: taste is horrible, but that's probably why it's so good. My side effects were plentiful, but the risks outweighed the bad... My biggest side effect was nausea and vomiting, there were lots of moments I had to run to a bathroom or get out of a moving vehicle.... With all that, I'm still grateful. I was sicker than ever before. I slept last night fully for the first time in almost 3 weeks... If, like me, one of your symptoms is no appetite, either force-feed yourself or find an alternative with your doctor. I'm sure being able to eat would've helped ease my stomach. Feel better. Had some dizziness and vaginitis."

• Bek...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 16, 2021

For Middle Ear Infections "I was given this for an ear infection in both my ears, and I must be in the minority here looking at all the reviews, but I had an awful experience. The first thing that happened was right after I took them, I had awful burps reminiscent of the way a brand new plastic tote box smells, truly like acidic plastic was all I could think to describe it. Then after a few doses, I started becoming really nauseous, like painful nausea. I got very lightheaded and literally just leaned up against my bed from the floor and either passed out like that or whimpered like a baby most of last night. I’m allergic to penicillin, vancomycin, and had a reaction to IV Levaquin, but always did well with Keflex and Cipro, so we thought I’d be fine. I’m scared to finish the course of antibiotics honestly, I guess I just had a bad reaction. But what I did take helped my ear infection, so I’m still giving it some stars for effect."

• Mou...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 11, 2020

For Sinusitis "Have been having a bad sinus infection where my nose hurt so bad I couldn’t sleep. Went to the doctor, who put me on Cefuroxime 500 mg twice a day. I noticed after taking a one-day dose I was feeling sick to my stomach and felt tired in my legs, arms, and whole body. I called the doctor to tell her, and she said to push through it. My body is fighting the infection. So I lay on my sofa and pray that I will feel better soon. This is day 2, and I still feel the same. Taking cough syrup for nausea that helps me sleep. I’ve been reading all comments, and it looks like most say the 3rd day you feel good, here’s hoping that’s true."

• Coo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 28, 2018

Cefuroxime 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 p.m. If I am like this tomorrow, I will be calling my primary care doctor about getting put on something else."

• Anonymous
• December 23, 2015

Cefuroxime for Pneumonia "My mother, age 75, took this. After 4 days, she became very confused, had bad chest pain, was nauseated, felt jerky, and had diarrhea. She still shows some confusion after being off of it for 2 days."

• Anonymous
• February 14, 2023

Cefuroxime for Urinary Tract Infection "Diarrhea and nausea were present within 12 hours of taking the first pill. I was told by the pharmacist that this was a possibility, but I was so sick I discontinued the meds immediately!"

• Int...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 27, 2020

For Bacterial Infection "Did nothing!!! With the exception of making me so nauseous and sick I couldn't get out of bed. Repeat: this does nothing. Didn't treat my infection in the slightest."

• Pea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 12, 2018

For Sinusitis "Terrible diarrhea, nausea, ototoxicity signs, such as in Meniere's disease, irritability, very little urine, kidney pain, vaginal discharge."