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Amoxicillin / clavulanate User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

Brand names: Augmentin, Amoclan, Augmentin XR

Amoxicillin / clavulanate has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 917 reviews on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 41% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Amoxicillin / clavulanate

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  • Sin...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 12, 2015

Amoxicillin / clavulanate for Sinusitis "I had a really bad sinus infection that led to bronchitis, which stemmed from bad allergies due to a dry, dusty environment and a plane ride home. I suffered for a week before heading to the doctor. I was placed on Augmentin, and after one day, I had immediate relief, and wheezing was under control in my chest. It's a wonder medication for infections!"

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  • sar...
  • August 23, 2019

Amoxicillin / clavulanate for Bacterial Infection "This medication is freaking me out! I have sinusitis, a chest infection, and a bacterial infection. All my thoughts are super negative and snarky. I have constant anxiety and feel like doing push-ups and running a mile, but I am sick, so I can't. I can't sleep and am having hallucinations. It is, however, the only antibiotic that seems to work for me. I have an immune system disorder (hypogammaglobulinemia) and get bacterial infections anywhere often, particularly chest and sinus. Do I suck it up? Double up on antidepressants? Or 'just breathe' to lower my anxiety? ... Totally freaking out and trying not to rage. I am going to have to take time off work so I don't offend someone and ruin my career."

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  • Lou...
  • December 16, 2017

For Urinary Tract Infection "I just wanted to share my experience to put some people's minds at ease about taking this medication. Before I started, I read all the reviews, which completely freaked me out, and I was terrified to take them, but had no choice in the end as my UTI was progressing and getting worse after a week with bad kidney pain. I started them last night with absolutely no side effects yet and am already feeling better. I slept all night last night without the need to go to the toilet, as previously. Please try to read the really bad reviews with a pinch of salt. I have been taking them with a meal, which I think has helped, and also probiotics to protect my gut. Just wanted to share a positive experience of this drug."

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  • Jem...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 19, 2020

Amoxicillin / clavulanate for Bacterial Infection "I took my first Augmentin pill at 1 pm after eating a burger and at 5:30 pm. I threw up after having severe nausea and headache. I went to after hours at 6:30 pm, and they gave me medicine Zofran and then a shot for nausea and said not to take any more, that I was having a side effect to it. It did not help, and I threw up three more times when I got home. The last time was 2 am. I do not recommend this if you have not taken it before. It has been a horrible experience."

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

Amoxicillin / clavulanate 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."

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  • Bea...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 15, 2018

Amoxicillin / clavulanate for Bacterial Infection "Prescribed Augmentin fairly frequently for diverticulitis (as I suffer from autoimmune neutropenia too, I am on a lower threshold for treatment as the risk of life-threatening infection is high). I always feel better after two days, but that's when the gates of hell open and the side effects knock me out completely. If I don't take in enough fluids, my kidneys feel like they'll explode, I feel so incredibly weak and lifeless, it gives me a constant headache for the duration of treatment, nausea, no appetite, diarrhea, intestinal pain worse than what it's supposed to treat, and it causes my emotional state to deteriorate severely - I can't stop crying and feel so very stressed, agitated, and anxious."

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  • Bil...
  • January 5, 2012

Amoxicillin / clavulanate 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."

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  • slb...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 26, 2018

For Urinary Tract Infection "I had to take this medicine a lot as a child and never had any problems. I was prescribed it for a UTI, and since becoming an adult, I’ve developed a phobia for medication due to previous bad experiences. I will say I’ve had panic attacks after taking it, as well as horrible palpitations, but I feel that is my anxiety rather than the medication itself. Cleared up my infection within 3 days. I had no side effects other than the ones mentioned above. I ate before taking it, drank plenty of water, and also ate yogurt with live cultures. If you’re nervous about taking it, I was too, but everything ended up being fine. Luckily that is the case for the majority of people."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 16, 2018

For Urinary Tract Infection "Ok. Let me start off by saying this medication has been great. I was prescribed 875 mg 2x daily for 5 days. I was first prescribed Macrobid, but that made me sick on the first dose, so my doctor switched to Augmentin. Some of these reviews are unfortunate, BUT REMEMBER. Antibiotics work differently for everyone. Drugs like Flagyl and Macrobid make me violently ill, but Augmentin/Amoxicillin drugs have been incredibly helpful. I did have a headache and on-and-off nausea throughout the week, but it is very tolerable. Take it with food, plenty of water, and a daily probiotic. Also, try to avoid coffee, as it intensified my nausea. There is no way to know how your body will react unless you try it, so don't be scared like I was. If you do get sick, there are always other options. I should also mention that it cleared up my UTI symptoms after about 48 hours."

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  • Kri...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 22, 2020

For Urinary Tract Infection "I just finished a 5-day course of 500 mg amoxicillin/clavulanate every 12 hours for a recurring UTI that I had for more than a month. I took 2 courses of Macrodantin and 1 course of Bactrim, only for it to come back each time 2 days after stopping the treatments. I had no problems at all with this one. Absolutely no side effects, and I was able to take it on a completely empty stomach. I love amoxicillin/clavulanate, it finally cured my rUTI."

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  • str...
  • February 27, 2014

Amoxicillin / clavulanate 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."

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  • Dhk...
  • January 17, 2017

Amoxicillin / clavulanate 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."

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  • Pat...
  • August 27, 2016

Amoxicillin / clavulanate 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."

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  • sla...
  • November 16, 2009

Amoxicillin / clavulanate 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."

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

Amoxicillin / clavulanate 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."

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  • Ell...
  • February 3, 2013

Amoxicillin / clavulanate 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."

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

Amoxicillin / clavulanate 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."

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  • Tal...
  • July 4, 2015

Amoxicillin / clavulanate 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."

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

Amoxicillin / clavulanate 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."

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

Amoxicillin / clavulanate 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."

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  • AzC...
  • May 16, 2020

For Bacterial Infection "Omg, so I'm on amoxicillin/clavulanate for a tooth issue. I'm going through my 4th pair of bottoms today! 1 pair of shorts, 3 pajama bottoms! I have had to hand wash diarrhea out of my shorts 4 times now! It's 2 am and my stomach is still gurgling. I'm afraid to go back to sleep because I woke up this last time to pooping in my shorts and on my bed! The other times I was awake at least. I have an abscessed tooth root that spread to my face. It's Friday night, looks like I'm stuck till Mon. I might have to do a telehealth appointment with Urgent Care to get just plain penicillin tomorrow. Only good thing is my facial swelling went down a little."

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  • Que...
  • August 25, 2019

Amoxicillin / clavulanate 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."

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  • bal...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 6, 2020

For Sinusitis "Do not take this amoxicillin/clavulanate if you suffer from panic attacks or anxiety. I have been feeling like I’m losing my mind and constantly crying and having the worst thoughts. I didn’t know where it was coming from, but it all makes sense now after reading other reviews. Don’t do it."

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  • Dav...
  • November 19, 2013

Amoxicillin / clavulanate 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."

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  • Anonymous
  • October 13, 2011

Amoxicillin / clavulanate 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."

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