Penicillin v potassium for Streptococcal Infection User Reviews

Brand names: Penicillin VK

Rating: 4.9

Penicillin v potassium has an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from a total of 7 reviews for the treatment of streptococcal infection. 14% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 29% reported a negative experience.

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dan...
January 25, 2017

"Was prescribed Penicillin K V for strep twice a day, 500 mg. Am now 5 days into it, and the strep pain has been totally cured, however, the stomach cramps from the medicine are almost enough to make me quit the medicine itself."

5 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
April 6, 2016

"Just took my 3rd dose of Penicillin VK (I'm on one pill twice a day for 10 days). My fever and headache are gone, and my throat pain is no longer a 10, probably a 5 now. But I'm also on prescription ibuprofen she sent with too."

9 / 10

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Eha...
Taken for less than 1 month
March 19, 2021

"Today's my second day of taking this antibiotic, and so far, I can breathe better and actually swallow, but my stomach has been non-stop grumbling and I feel lightheaded. I throw up once in a while, but other than that, it helps."

7 / 10

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emi...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
December 25, 2021

Penicillin v potassium "Worst medication I’ve ever been prescribed. I had strep for the first time in my life over a year ago, and I was prescribed this. It interacted with my vitamins. I felt exhausted all the time. Plus, it didn’t even work. I had strep again days after finishing out my prescription. I was taking it at specific times each day and taking all the precautions while having strep. I was prescribed this once more, and it didn’t work. Finally, I was given another antibiotic, amoxicillin. Works way better. I’ve heard the same from many friends who also had bad experiences with penicillin."

1 / 10

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fea...
Taken for less than 1 month
January 10, 2019

"I took 1 pill. Hours later, I began cramping and having extreme pain while urinating. The feeling of having to urinate would not stop. Couldn't sleep. I began bleeding while urinating during the night (first time that has ever happened to me). Will never take this med again. Symptoms disappeared after 12 hrs."

1 / 10

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Mem...
February 1, 2016

"I have been on it for 5 days for strep throat and seen a bit of progress but not much. And I get a very upset tummy. Also makes me cough, making me gag, making me want to throw up."

5 / 10

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J m...
Taken for less than 1 month
March 14, 2022

"500 mg four times a day. Felt really bad, sick, headache, sweats, and shivers. Feel the dose was too high as I felt better when I halved the dose."

6 / 10

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