Flucloxacillin

[Jessicakitty]

I have been prescribed flucloxacillin but seem to have developed a red mouth at the back in to my throat is this a normal side effect .Also at the back of my tongue?

[SheffieldJane]

Sorry, what do you mean? Is this an autocorrect thing? Oh do you just mean your mouth looks red in these places? Does it appear in the side effects list?

[Jessicakitty in reply to SheffieldJane]

It looks red at the back of my moth and feels a bit sore as does the back of my tongue

[SheffieldJane in reply to Jessicakitty]

What are you being treated for?There is a rash mentioned in the side effects and it has to be avoided if you are allergic to penicillin. It also has a significant effect on the side effects of Methotrexate, so you need to look out for contraindications with the other drugs you are on. I would definitely consult your doctor, I wonder if you can get a picture of the rash, using the torch and phone camera and the help of a friend or relative? To send to your GP if you can’t get a face to face appointment.

[2013mayo]

Hi, It could be thrush, start eating live yoghurt, if that doesn’t help ask your doc for something stronger.

Hope this might help.

Xx

[Jessicakitty in reply to 2013mayo]

Thankyou x

[SnazzyD]

What are you being treated for? Could be thrush from the antibiotics upsetting your normal bacterial and fungal levels because the right balance is essential.

[Jessicakitty in reply to SnazzyD]

Hi I am being treated for phlebitis and I am taking apixiban blood thinners also

[PMRpro Ambassador]

It being the weekend, if you are in the UK and worried about it - call 111 and ask for advice.

[piglette]

I had terrible trouble with flucloxacillin, I found I could not swallow in the end and my throat was incredibly painful. I was given another antibiotic thank goodness.

[Jessicakitty in reply to piglette]

Thankyou I have now decided to stop taking it and will speak to the doctor tomorrow x

[gifford7]

I was put on a similar antibiotic, ciprofloxacin for a UTI for 7 days and developed 3 red spots 1" diameter with purple centers on my thigh. I now have presumed intolerance to this class of antibiotics, fluoroquinolones. [flucloxacillan class--see below].The spots being treated by a dermatologist with hydrogen peroxide and Mupirocin antibiotic ointment 2%. Am also allergic to penicillin. Better after 4 months; 4th visit to skin doc next week.

CORRECTION " Flucloxacillin

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Flucloxacillin, also known as floxacillin, is an antibiotic used to treat skin infections, external ear infections, infections of leg ulcers, diabetic foot infections, and infection of bone.[4] It may be used together with other medications to treat pneumonia, and endocarditis.[4] It may also be used prior to surgery to prevent Staphylococcus infections.[4] It is not effective against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).[5] It is taken by mouth or given by injection into a vein or muscle.[4]

Common side effects include an upset stomach.[4] Other side effects may include muscle or joint pains, shortness of breath, and liver problems.[4][6] It appears to be safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding.[4] It should not be used in those who are allergic to penicillin.[4] It is a narrow-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic of the penicillin class.[6] It is similar in effect to cloxacillin and dicloxacillin, being active against penicillinase forming bacteria.[7]

Flucloxacillin was patented in 1961.[8] It is not commonly used in the United States or Canada as of 2011.[6] healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk...

[Jessicakitty in reply to gifford7]

I hope you feel better soon. X

[diana1998 in reply to gifford7]

I always took ciprofloxacin for a uti and it really worked for me. Now the surgery won't perscribe it as it can evidently damage the achilles tendon! Any other antibiotic causes nausea so drink loads of water with bicarb and give up coffee, tea, citrus fruits and tomatoes!! And hope for the best with fingers and legs crossed!

[Jessicakitty in reply to diana1998]

Thankyou for help x

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to diana1998]

Especially in combo with pred!

[diana1998 in reply to PMRpro]

Guess it shouldn't have been perscribed in the 1st place then with pred.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to diana1998]

Not really. It happened to me, the GP's response when I turned up with a sore heel/leg and the results of my own investigations was "I've never seen it before" - as I pointed out, she had now!! The pharmacist hadn't picked it up either - and for once I didn't look it up myself! The orthopods at A&E were great though. I needed crutches for months - and it still plays up if I try to walk too far.

[diana1998 in reply to PMRpro]

Horrendous. 🙄

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to gifford7]

Flucloxacillin is a member of the penicillin family - allergy to one means allergy to any other is likely.

It is NOT a member of the fluroquinolone class of antibiotics - your response is very confusing. No patient on corticosteroids should be offered a fluoroquinolone antibiotic as it is too likely to result in achilles tendinitis - each alone can cause it, together the risk is far higher. In fact, there are warnings that the fluoroquinolones should never be used for banal infections such as simple UTIs as the adverse effects make the risk far outweigh the benefit.

[Nap1 in reply to PMRpro]

So I had diverticulitis in my go he knows I have been and still are on prednisone and he gave me Cipro which is in the same family as as antibiotic you are discussing. I have two friends one was on crutches for two years and the other tore all the tendons in her Achilles and ankle. So after I had it filled I called the doctor and went nuts. The black box info is very specific that I should not be taking this antibiotic. I have been on amox-clan. I think that was it. And went back on it for a second time and this time it worked. It was very upsetting when the doctor said you’re still on prednisone aren’t you And continued to prescribe the same wrong antibiotic. What is wrong with them?

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Nap1]

As I say - I don't understand their enthusiasm for using them, they have horrible side effects and they are told not to use them.

[Nap1 in reply to PMRpro]

I don’t understand the stupidity in prescribing a drug that is going to cripple me more so than I am. The doctor knows I have orThe doctor knows I have PMR and GCA I have been on prednisone for 10 years. How can you not care or worse yet how can he not know what these drugs do to you. this is a concierge’s Doctor Who gets $2000 up front. My second one.

I had to stop the Actemra for a while. Wow what a difference. I do not understand why they do not recommend Actemra For osteoarthritis because I was in vile pain until I took my shot. And then I was just in pain.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Nap1]

There is no real link between OA and tocilizumab so it does suggest that your pain isn't just OA. It's also a bit expensive for use for OA!

[MsDirecto]

I am in the same boat as you, also living in US. I have Tricare as my secondary to Medicare and supposedly was approved for injections. They have been ordered for home delivery, but not materialized . I will be talking to my rheumatologist this week about Kevzara. Would you let us know how you are doing on these new infusions?

[MsDirecto]

Sorry Jessica Kitty-My response was to the person who could not get actemra, and has no relevance to your question.