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Penicillin G

Penicillin G procaine

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Effectiveness of Penicillin G by Condition

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Penicillin G, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	5.4%	8.1%	81.1%	2.7%	2.7%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	0%	97.3%	2.7%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Breathing	2.7%	2.7%	89.2%	2.7%	2.7%
Confidence	0%	0%	97.3%	0%	2.7%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	2.7%	94.6%	2.7%	0%
Digestion	2.7%	8.1%	86.5%	2.7%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	0%	97.3%	2.7%	0%
Energy	0%	5.4%	83.8%	8.1%	2.7%
Eyesight	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	0%	97.3%	0%	2.7%
Pain	0%	10.8%	64.9%	16.2%	8.1%
Patience	0%	0%	97.3%	0%	2.7%
Sexual Health	0%	2.7%	89.2%	5.4%	2.7%
Skin Complexion	0%	5.4%	89.2%	2.7%	2.7%
Sleep	0%	2.7%	81.1%	10.8%	5.4%
Stress Level	0%	10.8%	86.5%	2.7%	0%

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Commonly Reported Penicillin G Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Allergic Reaction	94.1%	2.9%	0%	2.9%	0%
Appetite Loss	93.1%	0%	6.9%	0%	0%
Dark / Tarry Stools	96.3%	0%	3.7%	0%	0%
Diarrhea	94.3%	2.9%	0%	0%	2.9%
Dizziness	88.6%	11.4%	0%	0%	0%
Fatigue	91.4%	8.6%	0%	0%	0%
Headache	94.3%	5.7%	0%	0%	0%
Irritability / Impatience	96.6%	3.4%	0%	0%	0%
Nausea	79.4%	8.8%	5.9%	5.9%	0%
Redness	80%	0%	20%	0%	0%
Skin Inflammation	80%	0%	20%	0%	0%
Stinging Sensation	80%	0%	20%	0%	0%
Stomach Ache	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%
Swelling	80%	0%	20%	0%	0%
Vomiting	91.2%	2.9%	0%	5.9%	0%
White Patches in Mouth	89.7%	0%	3.4%	6.9%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Penicillin G Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	96.2%	3.8%	0%	0%	0%
Anxiety	92.3%	7.7%	0%	0%	0%
Flaky / Peeling Skin	96.6%	3.4%	0%	0%	0%
Metallic Taste in Mouth	93.1%	6.9%	0%	0%	0%
Skin Rash	92.3%	3.8%	0%	3.8%	0%
Stomach Ulcers	96.6%	3.4%	0%	0%	0%
Yeast Infection	0%	0%	0%	0%	100%

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06 Jan 2012	Took away my sore throat, but the pills were chalky. Pills were very difficult to swallow. Caused yeast infection —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
05 Sep 2011	I like Penicillin because it kills the flu,but my mouth is dry after i take Peniciliin —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
31 Jul 2011	It was really hard to take because of the large size of the pills, bad taste, and from the nausea from the pills. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
03 Apr 2011	It really works —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
27 Jun 2010	was taken to hospital after 3 days and was told that I had pneumona. I was given an IV and they used Penicillin to treat it. I felt better after 5 minutes. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use