Augmentin and Headaches: What Users Say (Page 2)

• noo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 12, 2016

For Bacterial Infection "I started Augmentin 1 gm twice/day 5 days ago (Wed. Sep. 9th) to treat inflammation in the tooth root. The stomach problems started by day 4. Today (day 5) was really bad: headache, stomach pain, pain in my joints, and my whole body. I also had a loose stool from day 1. I called my doctor, explained the situation, and he said I can stop taking it, a minimum of 4 days should suffice. So I took 9 out of a course of 14 tablets. I hope I'll get rid of my whole-body pain and stomach problems soon. So overall experience with Augmentin: bad."

• Ang...
• October 23, 2015

For Middle Ear Infections "The side effects of this drug were so awful I now fear antibiotics. It gave me severe headaches, extreme fatigue accompanied by an inability to sleep, nausea, itchy skin. It also affected my mental health. I felt sad and sat crying my eyes out for no obvious reason. Truly horrible experience."

• whi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 29, 2016

For Skin and Structure Infection "Took Augmentin for a bacterial infection in my foot. This is rough stuff. During the 10-day cycle, although it cleared up the infection in my foot, I had begun to develop headaches, felt weak and tired, sleeplessness, and some stomach discomfort. It works well if you can endure all the side effects. Would not recommend if other options are available."

• Bre...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 24, 2023

For Sinusitis "I’ve taken this antibiotic many times for my sinus infections, however, the last few times on this antibiotic I’ve reacted horribly. Not sure why I didn’t in the past. This antibiotic caused weakness and joint pain. My legs and arms are so sore, head fog, and pain in my head. It made me feel like I’m on another planet. Never will I ever take Augmentin again."

• Den...
• July 22, 2015

For Sinusitis "Had sinusitis for 3 weeks and got Augmentin for medication. I'm on my 3rd day now and thinking of stopping, as it gave me a severe headache. Couldn't do any work, just laying on the bed battling with it. Augmentin is good for most people, but not for me, though."

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

For Strep Throat "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."

• Kva...
• February 10, 2018

For Sinusitis "Day 5, and my sinus congestion is as bad, if not worse. Had a fever on day 2, chronic headache despite drinking a gallon of water a day. Ruptured my eardrum day 2 blowing my nose after using the neti pot my doctor insisted I try (never again!). So now I’m not supposed to blow my nose. Every other antibiotic I’ve been on started clearing up my symptoms within 2 days. As a teacher, it’s next to impossible to be effective while sick like this. I have sinus and ear pain and tooth pain to contend with on top of lethargy and chronic headache. So for me, Augmentin has been ineffective. Never again."

• ano...
• November 3, 2011

For Sinusitis "I was on Augmentin for 6 days with virtually no results. I woke up on the 6th day with a severe headache and called the doctor for another prescription. Probably the worst side effect, though, was a severe upset stomach and constipation to the point where medicines for upset stomach and suppositories did not help."

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

For Strep Throat "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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 31, 2018

For Aspiration Pneumonia "Augmentin caused severe neurological issues with my mother, where she exhibited stroke symptoms without having one and was very lethargic and lacked motor function. My father became very nauseous with severe headaches. I don't know why this drug is pushed on elderly people and want to tell everyone to beware of it!"

• Cal...
• June 16, 2016

For Sinusitis "I am at the end of day 3 of the medication, and I can't do it anymore. The side effects are making life miserable, just in a different way than I started with. I went in because of the headache and congestion that would not respond to anything over the counter, plus vertigo. The vertigo went away after the first day of meds, but the headache is significantly worse. Additionally, my stomach hurts really bad and constantly feels like I have overeaten a massive amount all the time, whether I have eaten or not. I have also had some mild diarrhea. So not worth it for me!"

• Yod...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 7, 2017

For Sinusitis "Was put on this for an ear and sinus infection. By my second day, I was having bad stomach cramps, excessive bowel movements, some diarrhea, nausea, body aches, joint pain, fatigue, brain fog, nerve tingling in legs and feet, constant headache. Also, I began spotting on my second day, and it was one week before my period was due, this never happens. I spotted until my period started. I have three more days left, and I feel worse than I did before I started it. My ear isn’t completely better yet either, my sinuses have cleared up some but not all the way. I called my doctor, and he said he is hesitant to change my script as my infection was/is so bad, and asked that I just push through side effects. Never again!"

• Tri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 30, 2021

For Sinusitis "This is the 2nd time I have been Rx'd Augmentin. 2nd time I have been violently ill 2 hrs after taking it. Diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pains, and headache. Much to my husband's delight, I also have laryngitis from puking so violently."

• Mur...
• March 5, 2016

For Upper Respiratory Tract Infection "Within 20 hrs (2 doses), I was feeling better. My lungs still hurt when I would cough, but they didn't hurt when I would take a shallow breath. I did get a pretty bad headache that was controlled with APAP. Loose stools developed after day 3. I increased fluids and fiber (ice cold smoothie worked great to fulfill these). Day 6, I was back to normal except for the loose stool. No other complaints. I was also on pearls and codeine during this time. Side effects well worth the benefit after how bad I was hurting."

• Sad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 25, 2016

For Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "I was prescribed this twice a day for 7 days. I'm halfway through, and I recently developed severe headaches, decreased appetite, decreased urination, and shortness of breath. No diarrhea yet, but I did feel nauseous this morning. I hope not to get diarrhea because I'm trying to heal an anal fissure. I tested negative for some common STDs, so I don't know what I have, but my groin lymph nodes still seem to be swollen. :/"

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 5, 2021

For Urinary Tract Infection "Ok. I thought I could alleviate the absolutely horrible side effects associated with this medication by avoiding the adverse drug interactions and making sure I took each dose on a full stomach, but no. This antibiotic is awful. The debilitating side effects that I have experienced beginning on Day 4 are unrelenting nausea, headache, and body aches. I can work and function with the flu, but this is worse than the flu. This is my third time attempting to take this medicine. I’ll never try it again. Avoid at all costs!"

• Tir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 11, 2016

For Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "I took this medicine for a tooth abscess that couldn't be drained during the root canal. Severe diarrhea, headaches, minor heartburn, and I felt as though my throat were closing (doc said minor allergic reaction). I have been taking a probiotic and eating yogurt, but it hasn't helped with the stomach upset at all. It helped with the abscess, but 8 days later it isn't completely cleared. I've been switched to Clindamycin due to the tightening in my throat. Scared to death and sick of antibiotics."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2016

For Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "Don't know what's worse... the cellulitis infection or side effects of Augmentin. Headache, gassiness, bloating, stomach upset from day one. Horrible vomiting on day five. Thank goodness I only have a seven-day Rx. Calling the doctor tomorrow and will beg not to take the last two days or switch to something else."

• Ber...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 31, 2018

For Bacterial Infection "I have 3 days left of Augmentin for a sinus infection. I have had a mild headache and stomach cramps since taking this medicine. I forgot to take a pill at dinner and instead took it before bed. I couldn't get to sleep since I became very stuffy to the point that I couldn't breathe out of my nose. I started to feel heavy in my chest, so I had to get up to get my breathing under control. I didn't realize that others have had similar side effects. I will call my doctor and see if she recommends I finish the medicine. No Augmentin for me next time."

• Anonymous
• December 22, 2016

For Middle Ear Infections "Was prescribed a 10-day course of Augmentin for an ear infection and bronchitis, and by day three had diarrhea, a severe headache, and nausea. Started probiotics, and that helped a little. Now, after being off of it for one day, I have developed a yeast infection. The meds did help the infection, but I felt like I was going to die in the meantime. I will never take this med again."

• cat...
• September 15, 2017

For Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "Took this for 10 days after a cat bite got infected. Noticed hyperactivity during the course, but it was two days after I finished the course that the real fun started - fatigue, head fog, inability to do anything, weight loss (three kg in four days!), really bad insomnia (unable to sleep until 5 am), unable to stomach anything except carbs. After a week of this, the nausea started, so that I couldn't eat anything without debilitating nausea. Headaches too. Am still in it after two weeks. Treating myself with ginger tea for nausea, slippery elm, probiotics, dandelion leaf and root for liver, lemon water, vegetable juices. I will never take this again."

• Lui...
• May 15, 2017

For Sinusitis "I've had sinus problems for so many years - blocked sinus, headaches, temple pressures, allergic episodes. I couldn't breathe and also had a sore throat. So I decided to take action for once and got prescribed a 7-day trial of Augmentin, plus 24-hour Claritin and nasal spray 2 times in each nostril every 3 hours as needed. The first days were hell because of my body's reaction to this antibiotic. Since I believe it was due to me never using any antibiotics ever. I got chills, high fevers of 102-104, weakness, bedridden fatigue, headache. It was horrible (although this could have been symptoms of infection). I started to take Tylenol to control the fever, it was a godsend (acetaminophen 500 mg). I took 2 tablets every 6 hours, which did the trick. But the fevers ended day 4. Everything got better after."

• jas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 1, 2018

For Upper Respiratory Tract Infection "This drug is awful. I have 3 days left, and I physically cannot handle it anymore. I'm intensely nauseous every day, but I never vomit. I just drool at the mouth and dry heave until it wears away. But by the time the nausea settles, it's time to take another pill! It makes going to work almost impossible. I also get unusual headaches and generally feel terrible. Unfortunately, it's a holiday, so I am unable to contact my doctor for something new. Considering risking it and quitting - never again."

• ECG...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 24, 2018

For Sinusitis "I feel comforted reading the feedback on this because I thought maybe I was losing my mind. I have had sinus infections for years and finally tried the antibiotic approach. I had no idea the side effects would be so awful! Stay near a toilet or wear Depends. On day one, I 'sharted' in public, then started daily taking anti-D meds, which didn't even help. Vomited twice during the week, but that was probably me being bad for drinking alcohol. Horrible headaches, fatigue, and brain fog (to the point my boss asked me if I was okay just passing the hallway) and long bouts of weird fever-sleep. The worst part is, either I got a cold virus by chance, or this hasn't worked at all... it's hard to tell, but it feels more like a cold. Awful from start to end."

• Pre...
• December 10, 2022

For Urinary Tract Infection "It is an okay drug for UTI. I was better by day three. I couldn't take the side effects, though. A headache that won't go away and started mild diarrhea. The weird part is the anxiety I had with it. I'm hoping that side effect goes away. I've been taking a probiotic with it and eating when I do take it. It seems to help. I'd say give it a go, see if it works, if it doesn't, then find something else."