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Have Tonsillitis And Am Taking Penicillin. Feel Lightheaded And Restless Legs? Normal?

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Posted on Sun, 29 Sep 2013
Question: I have tonsillitis and am taking penicillen for last 5 days. Feel very lightheaded and restless legs?? Normal??
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Answered by Dr. Guru (38 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It rarely have such side effects but possible

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for consulting HealthCareMagic!

Possible side effects of Penicillin include Gastro-Iintestinal disturbances, rash and very rarely hyperactivity, agitation, insomnia, anxiety, behavioural changes, confusion, dizziness and convulsions.

In your case very lightheaded and restless legs are not normal and should be reported to your treating physician. However, it may or may not be related to Penicillin.

Hope I have answered your query. If you are satisfied please proceed with closing and rating this answer.

Wish you a good health!
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Have Tonsillitis And Am Taking Penicillin. Feel Lightheaded And Restless Legs? Normal?

Brief Answer:
It rarely have such side effects but possible

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for consulting HealthCareMagic!

Possible side effects of Penicillin include Gastro-Iintestinal disturbances, rash and very rarely hyperactivity, agitation, insomnia, anxiety, behavioural changes, confusion, dizziness and convulsions.

In your case very lightheaded and restless legs are not normal and should be reported to your treating physician. However, it may or may not be related to Penicillin.

Hope I have answered your query. If you are satisfied please proceed with closing and rating this answer.

Wish you a good health!