Amoxicillin / clavulanate for Bronchitis User Reviews (Page 2)

Brand names: Augmentin, Amoclan Augmentin XR

Amoxicillin / clavulanate has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 53 reviews for the treatment of Bronchitis. 60% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 28% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Amoxicillin / clavulanate

jarob...
Taken for less than 1 month
October 2, 2018

Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "Scary. I had taken this a year ago and had to stop after 2 days because I was getting really bad palpitations. Last week (I figured I'd give it a second try), I took 1 dose of Augmentin before bed and ended up in the ER about 4 1/2 hours later with a full body rash (after only 1 dose!). My skin was on fire. Purple blotches all over. Stomach upset. Back pain. Spent the next 3 days with a terrible rash and hives. Turns out I'm allergic to anything penicillin based (amoxicillin). I'm sure it's a very good/strong antibiotic for those that can tolerate it, but if you've had any type of an adverse reaction in the past, whether stomach upset or rash, etc., I'd highly advise staying away. Could be that you have an actual allergy and that it's not just a bad side effect of the drug. Stick with Levaquin!"

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Remem...
Taken for less than 1 month
August 11, 2017

"Where to begin. First of all I didn't even need to be prescribed antibiotics as it turned out to be a viral infection (went away on it own) and the doctor didn't even test first to check, so she prescribed me amoxicillin clav acid. Took just the first one and all heck broke loose within 2 hours. I got an extreme burning pain in my stomach and throat. Felt like the worst acid reflux I ever had. Threw up shortly after. I didn't take anymore after that. Update to a month later, my bronchitis had cleared up on its own, but I had been getting what felt like acid reflux almost everyday since I took the antibiotic which was strange for me. I checked in with a different doctor and he said I had an ULCER. THIS ANTIBIOTIC DID IT. (Negative for H Pylori)"

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Jjdab...
Taken for less than 1 month
December 30, 2022

"I woke up one morning with a severe sore throat, coughing up mucus, severe headaches, and a low-grade fever. The doctor prescribed this medicine for me, and a couple of hours after taking this pill, my fever was gone, along with the headaches ( and I haven't been back), my sore throat is much better, and I have coughed up several solo cups full of mucus"

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Ory
Taken for less than 1 month
December 28, 2021

Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "I've taken it before with no issues. But for some reason, the last time I took it, I had a bad reaction. I had it with my usual course of steroids. Nothing different except that sometimes they give me amoxicillin and sometimes Augmentin. This time, Augmentin. I started it 2 times per day. Three days later I talked to a doctor and complained about bradycardia. My heart rate is usually at 77-80, resting. But it was now at 51-55. They told me to just keep an eye on it. I got scared and started taking one per day and felt better. Then I thought, maybe it was just something else. So I started the recommended dose again. Another 4 days later in the morning I had a seizure. I have never had a seizure before in my life. It was terrifying and now I have an ambulance and hospital bill and a bit of trauma when I'm trying to sleep."

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Anniep
Taken for less than 1 month
August 10, 2019

"This drug caused me to have diarrhea for months after taking. I don’t recommend it for anyone with digestives issues. It is very harsh on your digestive system and I will never try to take it again due to so much diarrhea and nausea."

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IzzyB...
Taken for less than 1 month
December 29, 2018

Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "I don't know how effective this is but I do know that every time I take this I get so nauseous, bouts of diarrhea and am really gassy. It goes away after about 2 hrs but totally not worth it. Will be asking for something different."

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mzazi...
Taken for less than 1 month
January 6, 2023

"An ER doctor prescribed amoxicillin-clav 875 mg to me to take for my bronchitis twice a day for 7 days. Symptoms beforehand were a sore throat, white spot on tonsils and throat, I couldn’t speak at all due to mucus and soreness, fever of 101.5°F, and extreme fatigue. The first day I felt extremely tired and couldn’t leave the bed but 2 days later I was able to walk up the stairs without having a hard time catching my breath and almost talking at a normal volume. I felt very disoriented, bloated, and drowsy but no other symptoms."

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Shegide
March 14, 2021

"I was first prescribed this antibiotic when I went to the emergency ward with pneumonia. I filled the prescription and finished it. I don't recall any side effects but I will return to this later. The second time was six months later. I took the first tablet and about 45 minutes later I broke out in a cold, shivering, sweat. I thought at the time that I was lucky to get the prescription when I did because my symptoms had radically worsened. The third time was last night. I broke out in the same cold, shivering, sweat but this time it was obvious it was not a symptom but a side effect of the medication. The second side effect was three hours of nausea and vomiting. Frankly, I'm afraid to take another pill. It's a mystery why I didn't notice side effects the first time I was prescribed this medication except to say that I may have confused symptoms of pneumonia, which I had never had before, and side effects of this medication. I can not recommend this medication."

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Grand...
Taken for less than 1 month
February 15, 2023

"Also prescribed to use with: Doxycycline. I had severe & frequent diarrhea that occurred on 2nd day of taking them. It appears the doctor ( urgent care) that prescribed did not review other medications taken. Several possible drug interactions."

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s---21
Taken for less than 1 month
November 17, 2023

"I've been taking Augmentin 875 for about 6 and 1/2 days, two times a day, and I don't see any real improvement in the bronchitis I have. I have normal fever throughout, but I'm also taking 600 mg of Mucinex DM and I'm still kind of wheezing. I hear a little crackling sound that comes and goes. I expected much better results. Does anybody have any other suggestions?"

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indep...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
July 2, 2022

"Brand name Augmentin is far more effective. Despite what your pharmacy may say the generic is a lower quality. Think of it this way you buy a Bounty or Viva paper towel and compare it to a low cost store brand which is going to work better? Same thing here you get what you pay for. In many cases if you have problems with your insurance call them and you can get the brand name approved."

4 / 10

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Happy...
Taken for less than 1 month
January 4, 2024

"This drug is a miracle drug in my opinion! At least it has been for me twice... when I had a severe cough and bronchitis. I took it last year and I started getting better within just hours and now today same thing... Started feeling better immediately within hours."

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Anonymous
April 10, 2011

Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "Every spring and fall in Dallas everyone gets allergies. This always turns into a sinus infection and bronchitis in a week or two and this medication takes care of it without any other complications."

9 / 10

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Darine...
March 5, 2013

Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "On the 5th day, I experienced dizziness, fatigue, tachycardia and my muscles were very weak. I could barely focus and my hands were shaking."

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Dodie...
November 14, 2014

Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "I am on it now, and have taken it before. I've had great results with it, and no diarrhea."

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
September 15, 2012

Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "I have taken this medication twice. Both times I developed severe diarrhea that lasted several weeks. I could not leave the house for any reason because the diarrhea was almost constant. "

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
July 13, 2012

Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "Started to work RIGHT AWAY."

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Anonymous
April 25, 2012

Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "Awesome. Biaxin failed, Augmentin worked."

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Anonymous
February 13, 2011

Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "My son is always taking Augmentin because of his bronchitis attacks. It has always worked within days on my son and I would recommend this for any children. "

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Miss...
Taken for less than 1 month
August 13, 2012

Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "Augmentin helped my bronchitis, but quickly gave me diarrhea, then by the 5th day it gave me genital dermatitis! May work for some without such severe side-effects. "

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Anonymous
February 28, 2009

Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "Worked well for me with no side effects."

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Anonymous
November 12, 2011

Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "Worked well and quickly. Only down side is it caused diarrhea and stomach cramps."

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EricK...
Taken for less than 1 month
October 14, 2019

Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "Danny, I am dealing with the same issue. Having terrible panic episodes and this is day five on Augmentin for me. I cannot believe this. How did long does this last?"

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Anonymous
January 30, 2009

Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "This medicine gave me diarrhea."

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Anonymous
March 26, 2010

Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "Severe diarrhea within 36 hours of starting. 875 mg twice a day."

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