Antibiotics can save lives, but they can also cause side effects. Consumer Reports outlines what parents should know about reactions to antibiotics and when to take your child to the emergency room.

NEW YORK -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has ratcheted up its warning about the potential side effects of a class of commonly-prescribed powerful antibiotic, including the drug known by the ...

The Food and Drug Administration issued a safety announcement Thursday, stating “serious side effects” associated with fluoroquinolone antibiotics “generally outweigh the benefits” for patients with ...

It is important that you complete the full course of your antibiotics as it reduces side effects like nausea or allergic ...

The efficacy of antibiotics has come under scrutiny in recent years amid growing concerns that their overuse has contributed to bacteria developing resistance and the emergence of deadly so-called ...

DENVER — Some of the most popular drugs prescribed to treat bacterial infections can cause serious side effects and are overprescribed, according to studies and reports. The Food and Drug ...

About 10% to 20% of Americans report that they have a penicillin allergy, yet fewer than 1% actually do.

Antibiotics save lives every day, but some of these powerful medications come with serious risks that you need to understand before taking them. While your doctor has prescribed them for good reason, ...

Have you ever left the hospital or pharmacy with a prescription in hand, feeling a bit overwhelmed by the long list of instructions and potential side effects? Well, those blister packs or little ...