Augmentin for Strep Throat User Reviews

• Nur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 16, 2016

"So, got another strep infection. Haven't had one in a couple years. But you can always tell because you get fever and chills (like seizure shaking), pain when you swallow, and my tell-tale sign--dragon-hot fire breath. Anyway, checked my throat out and it was bright red with white spots, patches of pus. I went to urgent care on my lunch and sure enough rapid strep test positive. I was prescribed Augmentin 875 twice per day for 10 days. I just took my third pill and I already feel so much better. Wish I hadn't waited 2 days."

• Fra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 7, 2015

"This is the ONLY antibiotic I have been prescribed that cures the bacterial infection that comes along with streptococcus. Zithromax or Z-packs (azithromycin) are useless for me due to complete antibiotic resistance to that drug. Also, regular amoxicillin is ineffective due to antibiotic resistance. This medication is powerful and can cause side effects such as diarrhea, but you can take Imodium (loperamide) for that, which I highly recommend during the course of this treatment, along with drinking plenty of fluids such as water and Gatorade to maintain electrolytes. This is a 10-day course of medication and is highly effective. I recommend this as a FIRST course of treatment due to antibiotic resistance."

• Bil...
• January 5, 2012

"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."

• str...
• February 27, 2014

"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."

• AEJ...
• April 10, 2016

"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."

• S...
• February 6, 2014

"My worst nightmare started with uncontrollable sneezing in the evening, which later developed into severe throat pain and musculoskeletal pain, with temperatures shooting up to 103. The physician (whom I consulted in the absence of my family physician) prescribed cefixime and Azithromycin (200, 500) combination twice a day, but the progress was very slow, with the temp remaining high at 103. Fortunately, my physician returned, and I consulted again and was prescribed Augmentin 625 twice a day for 3 days. Within a day, I found excellent improvement, and the second day, the strep pharyngitis completely subsided."

• Big...
• January 3, 2015

"After failing to complete the 10-day cycle of penicillin initially prescribed and a 3-day delay in getting back to the doctor, the strep came back 500x worse than the first time (including sinus and ear infections). Augmentin was prescribed along with Lidocaine Viscous (to gargle), Sudafed, Flonase, Ibuprofen, and Saline Rinse. After 1 day, I can tell that I am on the mend... fever gone; throat, ears, and sinuses getting better... I have had no adverse digestive effects (am eating yogurt consistently as it's the only thing that I have been able to get down). I am thankful that the Nurse Practitioner at CVS Minute Clinic went all out instead of sending me to the ER. This time I will finish the complete cycle!"

• kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 1, 2015

"I had a wicked bout of strep while traveling in Europe. I had a round of Amoxicillin, which didn't quite clear it, so I was prescribed Augmentin. I had 30 hours of travel ahead of me and two hours of sleep to go on, but despite the circumstances, I began to feel much better! The only side effects I've had so far have been that the acne on my cheeks has completely cleared up, and I have better than average energy levels (not sure if either of these are related to the Augmentin, but the timing lines up perfectly)."

• Bba...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2012

"This is only my second day on the medicine. The swelling and pain have gone down dramatically, however, the side effects are bad. Horrible cramping, abdominal pain, and, of course, wretched diarrhea. Like I said, I'm only on my second day, let's just hope this doesn't last much longer."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 25, 2020

"Augmentin is a powerful drug, and within two doses for strep throat, my throat started to open back up. I could breathe easier and swallow without too much pain. However, it gave me the worst headache I have ever had. I tried Tylenol, ibuprofen, and BC powder, and my head still felt like it was going to explode. Switching to amoxicillin. I just hope it works as well as Augmentin without this terrible side effect."

• Dan...
• November 26, 2020

"Augmentin worked fast within 3 days for my strep throat, but the diarrhea and stomach aches I had taking this were awful. Even for a few days after I had finished the 10 days of antibiotics. The first few days, I experienced some trouble sleeping, night sweats, and the headache here and there. Generally worked well, but side effects were not fun."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 16, 2014

"This medicine worked to clear up sinus and chest infection within 4 days, but my sense of taste is gone. Everything tastes bland or not right. Only sweet things are flavorful. Must be the Augmentin. On a 10-day course."

• Anonymous
• August 30, 2009

"This cleared my throat infection within 2 days and made me feel so much better pretty quickly as far as temperature and discomfort were concerned. However, I did vomit with it and felt nauseous for about an hour and a half after taking it. The diarrhea is still with me on day 4."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 8, 2016

"Medicine is working excellently, however, the side effects are intense. Severe diarrhea, horrible headache within an hour of each dose that gets worse when I stand. I'm only on day 3 of a 10-day cycle."

• Anonymous
• July 24, 2009

"This medication did clear up my strep throat within the first couple of days being on it. However, the side effects were horrible. I had watery diarrhea for like 3 days, I always felt nausea after taking it even with food, and I had strong stomach pains. Also, by the 4th day on it, I had a yeast infection."

• Kan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 8, 2017

"First, it is a good medicine for sore throat and cough, along with Sinurest and nasal decongestant. I have taken azithromycin previously, it takes 15 days to cure a sore throat, but Augmentin will take only 4 days to cure, along with, as I said, previous drugs."

• Str...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 16, 2019

"I had a terrible strep infection. My throat was so painful, and my body ached. Was prescribed penicillin. After 4 doses and no improvement, returned to the doctor and was prescribed Augmentin. I knew the side effects would be bad but was desperate to see improvement in the strep, which 2 doctors described as a really bad case. After 2 doses, NO SIDE EFFECTS, my stomach was fine, I saw improvement in my throat. After the 3rd dose, I started noticing some upset stomach and a bad headache. Hoping this headache doesn't last."

• sti...
• March 31, 2016

"Am now on day 2 of meds, still in horrible pain. Hurts so much to swallow any type of food or water. Fever is under control thanks to round-the-clock Advil and Tylenol. No relief as of yet, hoping that it starts to help."

• Meg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 10, 2020

"I was diagnosed with strep throat and given amoxicillin, and strep came back, and so they gave me Augmentin. Two pills in, and I started noticing little dots on my skin but thought it was normal and didn't want to be in pain, so I took 6 days of it (don't do that if you start to develop a rash). I had hives all over my body that itched. It made me self-conscious and depressed, and I can't work right now because my job is labored and I sweat a lot. The doctor didn't want to give me anything else because my immune system was freaking out. A week and a half later, my hives are still spreading, and my strep comes back. I was given a steroid injection that helped relieve some of the itching, taking Zyrtec daily, prednisone, and Keflex this time due to my other antibiotic allergy. Two weeks since I stopped taking Augmentin, and anything that causes me mental anguish or anxiety flares my whole body up with hives that feel like bugs are crawling over me. My immune system has been destroyed by three bouts of strep in 30 days."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 21, 2019

"Diagnosed with strep throat and a perforated eardrum... I was in a ton of pain. Augmentin got rid of the ear pain and throat pain in 2 days, but the pure liquid diarrhea is nonstop. So, of course, I'm an idiot and feel better, so I stopped taking it after 3 days. Well, day 6 I am back (worse) with the strep throat, so I start taking it again. The heartburn is out of control and diarrhea ASAP again. Pain in my throat is so bad I am trying to bear the side effects. I take a probiotic every day, and I currently just took Pepto with hope of some relief."

• Jay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 7, 2021

"I've had several antibiotics before in my life with no problem. If the doctors ever try prescribing me Augmentin again, I'm refusing. WORST EXPERIENCE of my life. I've been extremely nauseous with stomach pain. Some Pepto took care of the discomfort easily enough, but that's not my main complaint. It has destroyed my sense of taste and smell, everything reeks, I can't make out any smells, everything has the same disgusting odor. There's a putrid bitter taste in my mouth all the time. I lost almost 10 lbs through my 10 days of this antibiotic simply because of how little I could eat or keep down. Granny Smith apples and yogurt were the only things that didn't have that bitter putrid taste. Not to mention it took 7 days for my fever to break when the doctors told me 3-4."

• pee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 9, 2022

"This stuff is great if you want to pee out of your butt every 15 mins, get dizzy, and have hot flashes. Went to my doctor after 5 days of sharting water, and he switched me to regular amoxicillin, and I'm already feeling better 24 hours later. Will never take this again."

• Gri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 15, 2019

"Tried this medication many times in the past, and I have not tolerated it well. Typically, doctors have given it to me for mycoplasma, but this time I was diagnosed with strep throat. Since I did not already have a headache due to the strep throat, I opted to go with Augmentin as recommended by the ENT. I was sure to share my past episodes with the medication, but the ENT assured me headaches were not a side effect. Well, 1 dose into it, my head feels like it weighs 50 lbs, and I am achy all over and feel totally worse. After the second dose, my full-blown headache, where I can't move, is back in full force. And I also can't sleep on it. Never again on this medication!!!"

• Ome...
• September 16, 2017

"In 2015, my doctor prescribed me Augmentin 625 for 10 days. After completing this course, my strep throat problem was gone, but I haven't been able to sleep for several months, sweating, feeling like my body is shaking and having nightmares. The next 6 months, acid reflux with too much burping, with lots of air coming out and stomach cramps and problems with my throat and colon, and from time to time, ear pain. I started treatment like GARD and IBS, but my health became poor, even my immunity power went down. In the next 6 months, I stopped all drugs and started taking a healthy diet and regular exercise. I feel better and better."

• Hhh...
• August 19, 2016

"Completely useless medication. Been taking this for 5 days and absolutely none of my symptoms have cleared up. This morning, I woke up with a pounding headache, and I am about to throw up. Avoid at all costs."