Augmentin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Bil...
• January 5, 2012

For Strep Throat "On day 1, no change in the symptoms. Day 2: I got diarrhea. Day 3: no more fever and pain relief, diarrhea reduces as well. Day 4: No fever, no diarrhea, and a little headache. Days 5 to 7: I forgot I was sick, had to put reminders on the phone in order to remember to follow the 7-day prescription. Worked for me."

• MD8...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 20, 2018

For Middle Ear Infections "This is the only medication that works for my chronic ear infections. I get 5-6 ear infections per year, I’m 23, so not a common problem at my age. The last two infections, I ruptured my eardrum, which is extremely painful, but within 1 day of taking Augmentin, the drainage has stopped, and after 3 days, the pain is completely gone. I usually notice some GI issues, but I can deal with it for how well this medication clears the infection."

• str...
• February 27, 2014

For Strep Throat "My doctor told me to drink it down with water and then eat yogurt or a probiotic an hour after each dose, and I never got sick. She said if you don't drink enough water, you will get diarrhea, so I drank tons and never got it. I am so happy! I had been suffering for two months."

• Dhk...
• January 17, 2017

For Bacterial Infection "Best thing in the world for an ear infection. Dries up the water in the ear along with killing the bacteria running amok in there. Have used this for 30 years for my annual weather change-induced inner ear infection with no side effects. Works better than a Z-Pak."

• bab...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2019

For Sinusitis "I was prescribed this by my doctor for sinusitis. I’ve been on all types of antibiotics in my life, and this stuff is horrible. Went on my lunch break, and I was convinced I was dying. Anxiety, panic attacks, tarry stool (gastric bleeding?), chest and back pain, side pain, chest tightness, abdominal cramping (felt like something was tearing into my stomach), sweating, terrible diarrhea, pale, dizziness, huge headache, etc. Only took one dose, stopped dosage, and called my ENT doctor for an appointment."

• Pat...
• August 27, 2016

For Sinusitis "I took Augmentin starting last week for a sinus infection. The first few days were fine, and I felt relief from the pressure of the infection. However, by day 5, my stomach hurt so badly, and around my body to the back. I could not eat. My stomach was rock hard, and I felt so bloated. I could only suffer through day 8. I had to stop. I cannot tolerate this medication and will never take it again."

• sla...
• November 16, 2009

For Bronchitis "This is the best antibiotic for the treatment of sinusitis and bronchitis. ALL antibiotics can give you diarrhea because they also can destroy the 'good' bacteria in your gut. You can alleviate this by taking a probiotic in small doses, or just have some yogurt for breakfast."

• Ell...
• February 3, 2013

For Sinusitis "I have horrible allergies and get frequent sinus and ear infections. I have been on Z-pack, Amoxicillin, and Biaxin. Augmentin is the only thing that clears it up. Minimal side effects (some mild nausea) and fast-acting."

• Tal...
• July 4, 2015

For Sinusitis "Had the worst sinus infection of my life and couldn't sleep for 2 days. My sinuses felt like concrete. After 2 days on Augmentin, I finally felt relief. It took 7 days to completely get rid of the infection. No side effects, maybe because I'm 6 ft 7 and weigh 260 lbs and had more body mass."

• mam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 6, 2021

For Bacterial Infection "Took Augmentin for a bad sinus infection. After day two, symptoms decreased a lot. I could smell things I haven't smelled in months. Day 3, vaginal itching, day 4, worse vaginal itching and headache. Decided to treat for a yeast infection. Day 5, feeling better. Taking probiotics with it daily. Have had some diarrhea, but I have IBS, so nothing more abnormal than usual. Even though the side effects aren't pleasant, it worked better than any antibiotic I've been given this year for this everlasting sinus infection."

• Luc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2025

For Kidney Infections "So... I was so scared to take these tablets after reading the reviews. I have Crohn's disease and a very sensitive stomach, but I had a water infection for 3 weeks, which then traveled to my kidneys and made my pancreas swell, so I was prescribed these. First day I took them, I started to feel nausea. I am now on day 5 of these, and the side effects aren't as bad as what I thought. I have a bit of a fuzzy head and feeling nausea and just extremely tired. I have had no sickness or diarrhea. I think the key to this is I eat before I take the tablets, and I make sure to eat some yogurt about an hour after taking them, and I've had no problem, and that's coming from a girl who has a very sensitive stomach normally."

• Dav...
• November 19, 2013

For Upper Respiratory Tract Infection "Was prescribed Augmentin for sinus and upper respiratory infection, and within 48 hrs, I felt remarkably better. Before taking any meds, I felt as bad as I have ever felt with any type of cold-related illness. I will now request this med next time I have any similar illness. I did not experience any side effects, except maybe a little thirsty. If so, it was minor enough that I wasn't 100% sure that it was even a side effect."

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 11, 2020

For Sinusitis "I was recently prescribed Augmentin 875 mg two times a day for 10 days for a very severe upper respiratory/sinus infection. On day one, I had pain in my head, some sweating/chills, lethargy, and stomach upset. Day two, I had bad diarrhea, anxiety, nervousness/agitation, sweating/chills, and some tiredness. Day three, I had all of the above, as well as developing one hive on my right arm after my evening dose. The medication helps my sinus infection, but the side effects are troubling. I do not feel good for at least two or three hours after taking this medication."

• Lad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 12, 2016

For Bacterial Infection "I took one dose yesterday afternoon and subsequently had the worst 12 hours of my entire life, bar none. Intense nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain... I'm left feeling very weak and still have pain in my stomach. What a nightmare."

• Lan...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 18, 2025

"I know that Augmentin antibiotic is the #1 to take for most infections. But I always get diarrhea and a yeast infection from it. To help with the main side effects, I always eat a banana and yogurt with each dose, but for some reason, severe nerve pain appeared after 7 days of taking this drug! I have had nerve damage from having shingles 12 times, and my body feels the same from the top of my head to my feet. These symptoms are the reasons that I can no longer take Levaquin antibiotics!"

• Que...
• August 25, 2019

For Bacterial Infection "This medication got rid of an infection in a cat scratch, but my God, have I suffered. By day 5, I was constantly on the edge of puking and had loose stool. I toughed it out, took double the probiotics I normally would, and was super excited to be done with it. Unfortunately, 10 days later, I'm still queasy on and off and have random loose stools. I feel like it destroyed my gut, not enough to be concerned about C. diff, just enough to make me feel like garbage and worry about going anywhere."

• Anonymous
• October 13, 2011

For Sinusitis "Possibly the greatest thing ever invented. No side effects for me, and it knocks out my long-running sinus infections. Z-packs and other antibiotics are almost useless for me. 875 mg Augmentin twice per day for 10 days gets rid of the infection completely. Everything else helps for a week or two, and then I'm back to the doctor."

• Cri...
• November 16, 2013

For Pneumonia "Diagnosed with bronchial pneumonia two days ago. Had a fever of 102 at that point. Within two days, I don't have a fever. I am beginning to cough up the infection where I struggled before. I have to be open and add that I was also given prednisone to take. Between the two, at the end of the second day, I am beginning to feel better. Still a ways off, but I feel a difference."

• Res...
• October 7, 2015

For Sinusitis "This is my second time using Augmentin. Before this, it was used for an ear infection, and now for sinusitis. Symptoms cleared up almost exactly when my doctor said they would-about 2 days in each time. Symptoms have been minimal, with only minor stomach upset. Taken with probiotics several hours apart from it regularly, I managed to avoid a yeast infection."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 20, 2025

For Urinary Tract Infection "I was scared by the reviews when I was prescribed this for a UTI I developed overseas, but I had a good experience with it. I made sure to always take it before a meal and also took a probiotic each night. I didn’t experience any side effects. It also started working within hours of the first dose."

• Vic...
• August 31, 2017

For Sinusitis "Had such a bad sinus infection that my right eye and face were swelling. Got 875 Augmentin twice daily. On day 2, the swelling stopped, and I can see out of my eye. Sore throat and nose running because my sinuses are now draining! No GI or side effects. Love it so far."

• car...
• May 1, 2015

For Sinusitis "Seem to work very well. I have had a sinus infection for over a week and was feeling miserable. I started taking Augmentin yesterday, and today I already feel 90% better! Yay! I think it is very important to take a high-potency good bacteria pill (forgetting right now what they are called)! Very pleased with this prescription."

• Und...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2020

For Sinusitis "Ok, so I started with pneumonia, and then it kinda came back as a sinus infection/bronchitis (I have no idea). So they gave me this antibiotic for resistance issues. The first dose had my tummy rumbling, but I ate and took a probiotic! I had loose stools (and still have them), but I am slightly afraid of antibiotics just because they upset my stomach (previously the doxy for my lungs). But the probiotic helps SO MUCH! As long as you eat with it and take a probiotic if you want to, then you should be fine. I really like the way it’s working! I’m almost clear even though I’m on it for a week, and I’m only two days in. Be safe!"

• duc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 23, 2017

For Bacterial Infection "This is one of the worst experiences in my entire life. After taking Augmentin, I had diarrhea for a week, a yeast infection, dry red rashes on the palms of my hands and inner thighs, hemorrhoids, exhaustion, blurry vision, and an increased heart rate, which caused me to not be able to sleep. I WILL NEVER take Augmentin again, worst meds in the world."

• AEJ...
• April 10, 2016

For Strep Throat "On Tamiflu for the flu, Z-pack for strep throat, and Motrin for pain and fever. Day 2: me begging, please give me penicillin, please. My throat began to swell and was covered with infection. I went to urgent care and was given a prednisone shot along with a Rocephin shot, followed by a prescription for prednisone, Augmentin, and Diflucan. Immediately, the Augmentin kicked the hell out of the strep throat. I began spitting out the infection, the flu symptoms subsided, and all is right in the world. I had the runs, upset stomach, and a yeast infection, all of those pale in comparison to strep throat and the flu."