I have been taking Amoxicillin (500 mg every 8 hours) for one year with no stop time as far as I know. The drug is used to prevent repeated cellulitis in my legs which have led to sepsis. I have chronic pedal edema in my legs due to Noonan's Syndrome. I was hospitalized seven times between December 2013 and October 2014. This treatment was the last resort. What are the long term effects of taking this drug? I'm asking because I have recently begun feeling more weak and tired lately. Thanks.
What are the long term effects of using Amoxicillin?
Question posted by frankjacobson on 23 Nov 2015
Last updated on 23 November 2015 by Rigoletto87
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Rigoletto87
24 Nov 2015
As I'm sure you know, antibiotics like Amoxicillin are not usually prescribed long-term. Most side effects have to do with disruption of natural gut flora, and are gastrointestinal in nature. On the other hand, long-term use of the drug may increase your susceptibility to other infections, and reduce your body's ability to fight them.
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