Penicillin v potassium User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

Brand names: Penicillin VK

Penicillin v potassium has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 50 reviews on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 24% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Penicillin v potassium

Jenjen
Taken for less than 1 month
May 20, 2022

For Upper Respiratory Tract Infection "I have a very bad chest infection which always develops following a bout of flu. I was reluctant to take these antibiotics as I had never had this one before, so I ignored the Dr's orders and suffered for two days. When the fever wouldn't go, and I started shivering in bed, my husband decided enough was enough and luckily persuaded me to take these tablets... WOW Within actual hours, I could feel a small difference, the next day my fever disappeared and symptoms reduced quite rapidly and day three and I am almost back to my usual self"

10 / 10

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Jean
Taken for less than 1 month
January 27, 2022

For Bacterial Infection "I am on my second day of taking this med for what I believe is to be an infected tooth. Dentist did not see me, prescribed after hearing my symptoms. I do not have any side effects but the pain is still incredible. I am taking 600 mg 4 times a day. sure hope this pain goes away."

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

For Streptococcal Infection "I took 1 pill. Hours later began cramping and having extreme pain while urinating. The feeling of having to urinate would not stop. Couldn't sleep. 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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Naomi
Taken for less than 1 month
October 2, 2020

For Bacterial Infection "I was prescribed penicillin antibiotic after having a root canal. I was taking 3 pills of 500 mg a day for about 10 days. After about 5 days of taking it, I started having palpitations, night sweats and cold feet. This drug is not for me."

5 / 10

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bowe
Taken for less than 1 month
November 1, 2021

For Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "Worked to some extent, but the first couple days of taking it, I felt really nauseous, ended up with a fever, and was throwing up. I've stopped taking it since then. I will forever blame penicillin for making my worry about being nauseous and throwing up worse."

3 / 10

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Mary
Taken for less than 1 month
December 28, 2022

Penicillin VK (penicillin v potassium) for Bacterial Infection "I was prescribed this (500 mg, 3x a day) for a wisdom tooth abscess. After just one day of taking it, the pain is already much less intense. I'm not done yet, but so far, I haven't had any side effects beyond some nausea. I've taken much more unpleasant antibiotics in the past (metronidazole being the worst, but still doable)--this one is really not bad at all."

9 / 10

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Seajay
Taken for less than 1 month
November 21, 2020

For Bacterial Infection "Dentist prescribed this penicillin v medication because the tip of a root canal had broken off and caused an infection. I took 500 mg four times per day for 7 days. At the end of the 7 days, both legs were swollen from the ankle to the hip and it was difficult and painful to walk. My PCP prescribed a mild diuretic to reduce the swelling, but I continued to have severe knee pain. The swollen knees led to an arthritic flare up. As a result, the severe pain still exists nearly four weeks after the initial swelling. My PCP and physical therapist said It was the potassium that caused all the swelling and pain. Will not take this drug again in the future."

9 / 10

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Sunny
Taken for less than 1 month
December 7, 2022

Penicillin VK (penicillin v potassium) for Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis "I have bad experience with this, Doctor advices me take four 500 mg capsule in a day and after finish 25 pills the pain was worst than I been to different GP and she give me 5 pills Roxar 300 for another 5 days, today is second day but the throat is the same can’t even drink water."

1 / 10

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bowe
Taken for less than 1 month
October 21, 2021

Penicillin VK (penicillin v potassium) for Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "I took this medication for a nerve infection, and ate food while I was taking it, but within a couple of days, I started feeling nauseous, had a fever, and was throwing up. Ever since then, I've stopped taking it. Will NEVER take this medication again due to it causing me to be more anxious and more worried about being nauseous and throwing up."

1 / 10

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Kevin...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
October 27, 2023

Penicillin VK (penicillin v potassium) for Bacterial Infection "I found that Penicillin VK acted quickly and effectively against the bacteria causing my infection. Within a week, I was feeling almost back to normal, and by the end of the full course of treatment, I was infection-free. It truly lives up to its reputation as a potent antibiotic."

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John...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
November 1, 2023

Penicillin VK (penicillin v potassium) for Bacterial Infection "I also want to commend the affordability of Penicillin VK. Compared to some other antibiotics on the market, it's relatively budget-friendly, which is a relief when you're dealing with medical expenses."

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Jacki...
Taken for less than 1 month
June 11, 2021

For Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "I’ve been using this for infected tooth and I still have pain and slight swelling in my face after 2 days on the medication. It hasn’t changed anything, if anything it’s worse. Even with my nerve removed from tooth."

5 / 10

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Anonymous
July 12, 2009

Penicillin VK (penicillin v potassium) for Bacterial Infection "This medicine worked the best and killed the bacteria fast."

10 / 10

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Neicy
Taken for less than 1 month
June 2, 2019

Penicillin VK (penicillin v potassium) for Bacterial Infection "Peniccillin worked great for me. I had a tooth infection. I felt better a few hours after starting it. Pain was gone. I took it 4 times a day (500 mg)"

10 / 10

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Chris...
Taken for less than 1 month
December 5, 2013

Penicillin VK (penicillin v potassium) for Strep Throat "Worked fast and had no side effects."

10 / 10

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Jeff...
November 1, 2013

Penicillin VK (penicillin v potassium) for Pneumonia "It worked very quickly with no side effects, whatsoever."

10 / 10

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Rodne...
July 21, 2017

Penicillin VK (penicillin v potassium) for Bacterial Infection "This medicine has my mood going up and down and my pee is less and my vagina is sore"

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vicks...
August 7, 2011

For Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis "I had a really bad dose of Tonsilitis, was in bed for 4 days! The penicillin V hit it on the head within 2 days!"

8 / 10

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Otto...
March 27, 2009

For Bacterial Infection "I used this when I had cancer. Now I feel like when I was a kid. It is number one."

10 / 10

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Meme
February 1, 2016

For Streptococcal Infection "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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Tobli
Taken for less than 1 month
November 3, 2018

Penicillin VK (penicillin v potassium) for Pneumonia "This had no effect on my pneumonia. I was worse after 2 days."

1 / 10

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DaniBoy
February 6, 2011

For Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis "I got the shot at night and saw no results that night, but I could tell a drastic difference in the morning as far as the infection goes (pain was not changed)."

9 / 10

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tab
Taken for less than 1 month
October 30, 2020

Penicillin VK (penicillin v potassium) for Bacterial Infection "I always lose my appetite with Penicillin VK medication. I also get diarrhea but its a small price to pay for healing!"

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madi
Taken for less than 1 month
November 10, 2017

Penicillin VK (penicillin v potassium) for Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis "I started to take this twice for two weeks and my feet and hands started to insanely peel. I guess I'm allergic to penicillin????"

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HVano
April 3, 2018

For Bacterial Infection "Experienced cold hands feet then increased blood supply to hands and feet. Felt ill....never again. Taken antihistamine as suggested."

2 / 10

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