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Taking Flucloxacillin. Started Penicillin Yesterday. Feeling Unwell Now. Chest And Back Pain. Normal?

Ive been taking flucloxacillin 500 since thursday lunchtime 1 x 4 times a day, and yesterday a doctor also gave me penicillin vk 250 2 x 4 times a day to take, I started to feel unwell just before starting the penicillin, so decided flucloxacillin doesnt agree with me but ive carried on takin the vk, since this morning I feel a dull uncomfortable pain in my chest, and the need to take a deep breath every few minutes, I also have some back pain, is this ok?
Thu, 16 May 2013
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Internal Medicine Specialist 's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
Are you getting pain while swallowing?
Do you have acidic belching/ burning sensation in chest/ abdominal heaviness/ fever/ cough with sputum?
With the available described details, there appears to be high possibility of drug induced esophageal ulceration.
You should consult with internal medicine specialist/ gastroenterologist and should go for thorough check up.
You should also go for complete blood count, blood sugar, thyroid profile, and renal function test.
You should also go for chest x ray and endoscopy for better clarification.
Meanwhile, you should also take proton pump inhibitors along with prokinetics and antacids.
You should also follow dietary changes like; avoid tomatoes, citrus fruits, onion and garlic.
Take soft diet along with curd.
Take care,
Dr. Mayank Bhargava
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Taking Flucloxacillin. Started Penicillin Yesterday. Feeling Unwell Now. Chest And Back Pain. Normal?

Hi, Thanks for posting your query. Are you getting pain while swallowing? Do you have acidic belching/ burning sensation in chest/ abdominal heaviness/ fever/ cough with sputum? With the available described details, there appears to be high possibility of drug induced esophageal ulceration. You should consult with internal medicine specialist/ gastroenterologist and should go for thorough check up. You should also go for complete blood count, blood sugar, thyroid profile, and renal function test. You should also go for chest x ray and endoscopy for better clarification. Meanwhile, you should also take proton pump inhibitors along with prokinetics and antacids. You should also follow dietary changes like; avoid tomatoes, citrus fruits, onion and garlic. Take soft diet along with curd. Take care, Dr. Mayank Bhargava