Augmentin and Diarrhea: What Users Say (Page 5)

• Npa...
• July 14, 2021

For Bacterial Infection "I was prescribed Augmentin (500/125 three times a day for 10 days) by my dentist for a tooth infection. The first day wasn’t so bad, but by the second day, I could feel anxiety and nausea creeping in. On the third day, I had a strong headache and stomach pain with loose stools, although I never vomited. Over the next couple of days, my blood pressure spiked significantly, I had a difficult time sleeping, and I felt very anxious along with the other above-mentioned symptoms. The good news is that my tooth, jaw, and ear pain went away, caused by the tooth infection. On day 7, I called my dentist and explained my side effects to him, and he advised that I go off the medicine. I have never had any severe reactions to any antibiotics in the past. Well, at least for me, this stuff is bad in my opinion. I don’t plan on taking it again, although it did help my infection go away."

• Jes...
• December 27, 2010

"Sadly, I have not had a good experience with this medication. I was prescribed this after 8 days of regular Amoxicillin was ineffective against an ear infection that was caused by an eardrum rupture due to flying. Today is the 6th day of this medicine, and I finally gave up and called the doctor. I can no longer handle the nausea, diarrhea, exhaustion, heart palpitations, itching, and malaise. Luckily, I was told to stop the medication and will be seen by my doctor on Wednesday. This may be a good drug for some people, but as for me."

• Hou...
• October 7, 2017

"I'm only on my 3rd dose, but this is the first day in over a month that I have not had severe gastrointestinal pain, constipation, diarrhea, etc. I actually feel pretty good, but weak. First med was Cipro, and that was a nightmare even though I've taken it before with no problems. Had to stop halfway through the 10 days. I was switched to Levofloxacin (Levoquin), and by the 3rd day of 5, I was not feeling human at all. I was just deathly ill, and pain increased. Yesterday I was given Augmentin 500 twice daily for 10 days. Took the first pill last night, 2nd this morning. I feel human again so far! Time will tell. I'm just hoping I get none of the bad side effects. Already treated a yeast infection earlier this week from the other meds."

• Sad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 8, 2021

For Bacterial Infection "I have taken this antibiotic before, and had diarrhea. Same this time. Taking Pepto or Imodium takes care of that. After 3rd day, most symptoms of sinus infection are gone. No other side effects. This drug works well, but so do many other antibiotics for infection. However, everyone is different. If you have side effects, talk to your medical professional immediately."

• Lil...
• July 18, 2010

For Middle Ear Infections "My daughter has had multiple middle ear infections. She was put on Augmentin for the last infection. After two days on this medication, she had severe diarrhea and a yeast infection. We called the doctor and had them switch her to something different."

• Izz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 29, 2018

For Bronchitis "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 hours, but totally not worth it. Will be asking for something different."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 27, 2017

For Sinusitis "I was prescribed Augmentin 875 mg every 12 hours 2 days ago. Today (after 4 tabs), I began to have diarrhea and stomach aches. I was prescribed this drug because my indoor cat got loose outdoors and scared and scratched my hand and bit me. I am a senior lady who has had a blocked intestine before, and after surgery got C. diff and am afraid to continue this drug as I may have a reoccurrence. I'm stopping the dosage tonight and will see the MD tomorrow. I want off this drug! Oh, the reason I had C. diff was because I got Salmonella in the hospital and was given so much IV antibiotics."

• goo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 5, 2023

For Bacterial Infection "This antibiotic is wild. I don't know if it was the antibiotic itself or a die-off reaction, but I did a 10-day course and felt like I had a severe case of the flu (shaking, sweats, chills, diarrhea, fever) with raging anxiety (panic, shocks, etc.). My doctor wanted me to do a second round, and I just couldn't. Today was my last day, so we will see if it was worth it."

• Anonymous
• July 25, 2016

For Middle Ear Infections "I had a swollen gland under my palate due to an ear infection and was given a 7-day prescription for this drug. I ended up stopping with 2 days to go. I have severe itching (feels like bugs crawling on me), yeast infections including in my mouth, severe diarrhea, nausea, heartburn, lethargy, and no appetite. It has been 3 full days since I took this vile drug, and I am still losing weight. I am now down 10 lbs, and it shows no signs of slowing down."

• TyT...
• December 6, 2015

For Bacterial Infection "Had a really bad infected impacted wisdom tooth, and the dentist prescribed Augmentin. This antibiotic works really well. Only side effect was diarrhea. Infection cleared up in about 4 days."

• fif...
• July 26, 2020

For Urinary Tract Infection "Augmentin worked by day 2, better by day 3, 2x a day, 875 strength. Does cause diarrhea and stomach pain, but works."

• Dod...
• November 14, 2014

For Bronchitis "I am on it now, and have taken it before. I've had great results with it, and no diarrhea."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 15, 2012

For Bronchitis "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."

• Anonymous
• October 16, 2008

For Bacterial Infection "Had a bad sinus infection that went into my lungs, but after 3 days on Augmentin, I started to feel much better. The only drawback for me is the nausea and mild diarrhea."

• Tex...
• April 19, 2015

For Bacterial Infection "Several side effects from this drug: diarrhea, slight headache, nausea, stomach cramping, oral thrush, yeast infection. But the infection did clear up."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2012

For Bacterial Infection "I had a really bad fever and swollen tonsils, and this medicine did make all the symptoms go away, but after about three days of taking it, I now feel sick from the constant diarrhea and nausea."

• aig...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 28, 2015

For Sinusitis "I took one pill at 7 p.m. with food and was awake at midnight with diarrhea and nausea. I was up constantly for 3 hours. I'll be going to the doctor as soon as they open for a different med!"

• dkh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 22, 2013

For Bacterial Infection "After taking my second Augmentin pill, I had horrible nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. I ended up in the hospital for severe dehydration."

• Sar...
• December 31, 2016

For Sinusitis "Started a 10-day regimen 3 days ago for a sinus infection but stopped today. Terrible GI reaction with diarrhea. Also now having restless legs at night."

• Mis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 13, 2012

For Bronchitis "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."

• Anonymous
• January 6, 2011

For Bacterial Infection "Four hours after taking one 875 mg pill, I had severe diarrhea and nausea."

• Anonymous
• November 14, 2009

For Sinusitis "I am on day 4, still waiting for complete relief. Have been ill. Have suffered both constipation and diarrhea, but mostly, still have sinus and headaches."

• ski...
• November 16, 2015

For Bacterial Infection "Intense abdominal pain. Bloody diarrhea. Loss of blood from diarrhea causing excessive weakness. Resulting in 6-day intensive care in the hospital."

• Anonymous
• November 12, 2011

For Bronchitis "Worked well and quickly. Only downside is it caused diarrhea and stomach cramps."

• JEN...
• February 20, 2011

For Strep Throat "In 2 days, I feel 80% better! I did have some cramping and diarrhea, it has almost stopped. On the 3rd day now-pretty strong medicine."