Augmentin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Dhk...
• January 17, 2017

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."

• str...
• February 27, 2014

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."

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

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."

• Pat...
• August 27, 2016

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."

• sla...
• November 16, 2009

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."

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

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."

• Ell...
• February 3, 2013

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."

• Tal...
• July 4, 2015

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."

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

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."

• Que...
• August 25, 2019

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."

• Dav...
• November 19, 2013

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."

• Res...
• October 7, 2015

For Sinusitis "This is my second time using Augmentin. Before this, it was used for an ear infection, and now for sinusitis. Symptoms cleared up almost exactly when my doctor said they would-about 2 days in each time. Symptoms have been minimal, with only minor stomach upset. Taken with probiotics several hours apart from it regularly, I managed to avoid a yeast infection."

• Anonymous
• October 13, 2011

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."

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

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."

• Vic...
• August 31, 2017

For Sinusitis "Had such a bad sinus infection that my right eye and face were swelling. Got 875 Augmentin twice daily. On day 2, the swelling stopped, and I can see out of my eye. Sore throat and nose running because my sinuses are now draining! No GI or side effects. Love it so far."

• Cri...
• November 16, 2013

For Pneumonia "Diagnosed with bronchial pneumonia two days ago. Had a fever of 102 at that point. Within two days, I don't have a fever. I am beginning to cough up the infection where I struggled before. I have to be open and add that I was also given prednisone to take. Between the two, at the end of the second day, I am beginning to feel better. Still a ways off, but I feel a difference."

• car...
• May 1, 2015

For Sinusitis "Seem to work very well. I have had a sinus infection for over a week and was feeling miserable. I started taking Augmentin yesterday, and today I already feel 90% better! Yay! I think it is very important to take a high-potency good bacteria pill (forgetting right now what they are called)! Very pleased with this prescription."

• AEJ...
• April 10, 2016

For Strep Throat "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."

• And...
• July 26, 2016

For Bacterial Infection "Took it via IV for five days in the hospital for diverticulitis infection, temperature dropped in a day and inflammation decreased. But had to take two more courses after being discharged to fully clear the infection I found the sickness and nausea very harsh and felt very weak when on it, surprisingly it didn't upset my stomach. Side effects cleared very quickly a few days after stopping it, I would rather take this than the dangerous alternative, Cipro. So would probably take again even though the side effects were difficult."

• ABa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 9, 2020

For Kidney Infections "Was prescribed this Augmentin (875/125) 2 doses a day for 7 days after being misdiagnosed with a UTI and on Keflex for a week before that did nothing for my fever or pain or infection. When I was finally diagnosed with a kidney infection, I started taking Augmentin. I’m on day 3 and feeling so much better without my fever and kidney pain. However, I am having mild side effects. I get a decent headache within hours of taking each dose, and there is some diarrhea. However, taking it with food lessens those side effects, and the main thing I know is helping is taking good probiotics daily as well that has helped keep my flora balanced and prevent the thrush a lot of people experience after this medication. Very effective, just be sure to replenish the good bacteria in your system as you are taking it."

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

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."

• duc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 23, 2017

For Bacterial Infection "This is one of the worst experiences in my entire life. After taking Augmentin, I had diarrhea for a week, a yeast infection, dry red rashes on the palms of my hands and inner thighs, hemorrhoids, exhaustion, blurry vision, and an increased heart rate, which caused me to not be able to sleep. I WILL NEVER take Augmentin again, worst meds in the world."

• S...
• February 6, 2014

For Strep Throat "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."

• JAB...
• May 7, 2017

For Sinusitis "AVOID, AVOID. I was prescribed this for what was diagnosed as a bacterial upper respiratory infection. Have never had issues with antibiotics before. Yes, it improved my symptoms from the infection....but every day, I had a POUNDING heartbeat in the mornings...and it was causing profound fatigue and weakness every day. Didn't figure it out until after I took it the morning of day 5 and did some research. I STOPPED THAT TOXIC MEDICINE then and there. It's now 48 hours after I stopped it and I still have easy fatigue and palpitations. AVOID!!!!"

• Big...
• January 3, 2015

For Strep Throat "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!"