Augmentin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Ril...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 21, 2020

For Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "I had a stye that turned into cellulitis with extreme swelling, redness, and pain. If you Google the most extreme pics of periorbital cellulitis, I looked worse than those. My lower eyelid was so swollen that it was projected so far out that when I closed my eye, my inside tissue, the mucous membrane was completely exposed. It felt like my skin was ripping apart. I was prescribed 1000 mg Augmentin, and after the first tablet, I was about 25% better. After the second tablet, all pain was gone and it went down to looking like a normal stye again. This was in just 24 hours. By the end of day 3, you'd never know it happened. I've also been prescribed Augmentin for bronchitis and respiratory infections, and it's quick and works great for those as well."

• Und...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2020

For Sinusitis "Ok, so I started with pneumonia, and then it kinda came back as a sinus infection/bronchitis (I have no idea). So they gave me this antibiotic for resistance issues. The first dose had my tummy rumbling, but I ate and took a probiotic! I had loose stools (and still have them), but I am slightly afraid of antibiotics just because they upset my stomach (previously the doxy for my lungs). But the probiotic helps SO MUCH! As long as you eat with it and take a probiotic if you want to, then you should be fine. I really like the way it’s working! I’m almost clear even though I’m on it for a week, and I’m only two days in. Be safe!"

• bec...
• December 15, 2016

For Sinusitis "I loved the antibiotic. If you take probiotics and eat yogurt, you'll be fine. If you're sensitive to antibiotics and get yeast infections easily, I recommend asking your GP for Diflucan. Take 2 pills 2 or 3 days into the antibiotic course, then on day 6 or 7."

• Hez...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 13, 2016

For Sinusitis "I would NEVER recommend this drug to ANYONE! Took 1 pill about 3 hours before bed. Finally got to bed at 3 am and lay there for an hour with such nausea I had to get up. Tried to take some Pepto-Bismol for it, and no sooner than I took it, I got violently ill! I was vomiting the rest of the night until around 6 am. I have no problem at all with taking regular Amoxicillin, so whatever else is in here, my body rejects it strongly! One minute I'd be sweating like it was 120 degrees, the next I'd have the chills so bad it felt like I was outside with shorts and a tank top on in the middle of winter (like now). NEVER AGAIN! Stay as far away from this drug as possible!"

• Al ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 3, 2018

For Sinusitis "Positives: - Sore throat and eye infection gone. Negatives: - Woke up to spine, neck, chest, left arm pain to the point I thought I was having a heart attack. - Numb limbs, ears, and eye pressure. - Nightmares, such as birds attacking and pecking my brain. - Non-stop migraines that affected my vision, and I thought I had a brain tumor or aneurysm. - Brain fog and fatigue that I can barely hold a conversation. - Acid reflux. - Heart palpitations that wake me up in my sleep. - Food and water taste bitter with an aftertaste. - Dry eyes and photophobia. - Wake up in the mornings feeling hungover and disoriented. You can see the cost/benefit of this medication."

• Msa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 3, 2019

For Bacterial Infection "This is NOT a good choice if you're allergic to any penicillin-type antibiotics or prone to vaginal yeast infection. AVOID. Talk about severe vaginal itching! It's the kind of itching without odor or discharge; just full-fledged random itching. The short-term remedy is Benadryl. I didn't know I was allergic until I was prescribed this for a sinus infection. So, it's been 6/10 days on Augmentin and I'm calling it quits. To be fair: the sinus infection is all clear, so it does work. Apparently, this reaction happens to 1 out of 15 patients."

• Ret...
• March 30, 2016

For Bronchitis "Excellent antibiotic for bronchitis! I haven't been sick in over 1 year since full-time retirement as a nurse manager; spring hit early in Rhode Island, with its fluctuating temperatures and abounding viruses/bacteria, and wham! Sickness with a nagging cough and productive sputum came with it. Augmentin for 7 days was prescribed by the NP. On day 4, feeling much better."

• rev...
• April 15, 2011

For Upper Respiratory Tract Infection "Used it for a 2-year-old for bronchitis and was very effective. Difference seen in 2 days. I used Orelox before that, and it did not help at all. With any chest, sinus-related infection, Augmentin is the way to go."

• Ran...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 30, 2019

For Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth "I took Augmentin for a second episode of diverticulitis. The first time around (two years ago), I took Cipro and Flagyl, which felt like a controlled forest burn of my intestines. Augmentin was MUCH easier to tolerate. I second those who’ve suggested taking it with probiotics. This makes all the difference. I took one or two probiotics about 2 hours before and also 2 hours after each dose. Definitely take it with a large snack or meal. Experienced only some mild indigestion about 30 minutes after taking it. My symptoms started improving around day 3 with continued improvement. For probiotics, I took a broad-spectrum one with multiple strains plus a high-powered version of Florastor. I was terrified of taking Augmentin after reading all the reviews, but dove in with the proper supports because there was no way I was going back to the Cipro combo. Good luck, and I hope it works for you!"

• Its...
• September 19, 2016

For Sinusitis "Went in to the urgent care thinking I had strep, but found it was a sinus infection. Been using this for 4 days now, and I thought it was helping pretty well, and the pain had gone away some, but then now I feel like it's going backwards, and I keep getting ear and throat pain again, but only at night, and I seem to feel better during the daytime."

• Ste...
• September 11, 2019

For Sinusitis "Was prescribed Augmentin for a sinus infection, and my anxiety has been crazy (already diagnosed with anxiety, and it seems to be worse). My throat felt worse before it got better. I'm also having headaches, nausea, and loose bowels. I can't wait to be done!"

• Mol...
• February 28, 2016

For Sinusitis "Went to urgent care with a toothache. Told I had a severe sinus infection. Mind you, I've had swelling on the left side of my face for 5 years, been through every test out there for answers with no success. Ever since the swelling started, I've suffered ear infections (left side only) and sinus infections to no end. Dentist would tell me my X-rays don't look normal but offered no explanation. Okay, so urgent care prescribed penicillin 500 mg, but I explain to the doctor that I may have a tolerance to that with all the antibiotics I've been on, so she prescribes Augmentin 875 2x a day for 10 days. Over a few days, I'm dizzy, nauseous, pressure headaches like my brain is being squeezed. The worst medicine EVER!!!"

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

For Bronchitis "Went to urgent care for chronic bronchitis, and the doc gave me Biaxin, which I told him did not work in the past. Fever elevated two degrees in two days. Went back, he gave me doxycycline, which eventually stopped the yellow mucus production for a few days, then right back. I went to my own doctor this morning, and she gave me Augmentin. Have an allergy to Avelox. After one dose, I can tell this is working better than doxycycline did in two days, so definitely recommend."

• Ala...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 27, 2018

For Bacterial Infection "This medicine is causing me serious neck, shoulder, and back pain. I took the first dose around 5:30-6 pm and woke up the next morning so sore it’s unsafe to drive because it hurts so much to turn my head and check my blind spot. I am supposed to take 875-125 mg tabs (whatever that means) twice a day for 10 days. I’ve taken 11 of 20 and have had difficulty functioning and sleeping since. I can’t wait for it to be over!"

• Hat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 20, 2019

For Sinusitis "I was prescribed this from the hospital for sinusitis. I’ve been on all types of antibiotics in my life, and this stuff is horrible. Woke up this morning convinced I was dying. Anxiety, panic attacks, tarry stool, chest and back pain, side pain, chest tightness, abdominal cramping, diarrhea, pale, dizziness, headache. I could go on. Stopped dosage and heading to PCP tomorrow to figure out what’s going on now."

• Amy...
• December 26, 2015

For Sinusitis "3 hours after my first dose of Augmentin 875, I started vomiting in addition to diarrhea. I thought I had a stomach flu. I waited 5-6 days to restart the antibiotic. Well, 3 hours after that dose, guess where I was, in the bathroom vomiting again for several hours! I will NEVER take this medicine again!!! I've had Augmentin before but only experienced nausea. Not anymore! :("

• Anonymous
• August 31, 2015

For Sinusitis "Augmentin: The first time I took it was about 8 years ago. It did the job quickly, but I had diarrhea for about a year. {Not kidding! I also developed plantar fasciitis for a brief period, possibly due to a lack of certain nutrients caused by the extended bout of diarrhea.} I did not know what probiotics were at the time!? :( I blamed myself and that other guy, my doctor, for not mentioning the benefits of probiotics. Probiotics maintain a healthy level of good bacteria that most antibiotics will destroy. This prevents or minimizes greatly any diarrhea. Augmentin also contains clavulanic acid, which causes the upset stomach. Ranitidine, which is an acid reducer, can help soften the sour stomach often associated with Augmentin. Augmentin does work!!!"

• Jel...
• June 5, 2018

For Sinusitis "Was prescribed Augmentin 875/125 tab twice daily for 10 days for bacterial sinusitis. I am currently on day 8 now. I was a little iffy about this medication the first two days, as it did upset my stomach and cause many trips to the restroom, even using with food as directed. Day three, I had a nasty headache and insomnia. But honestly, by day 4, I felt pretty good. Actually awoke without any congestion. Energy started returning. Day 5-6, I started having some nausea and congestion again upon waking, but trips to the restroom stopped. Day 8, mild congestion, but feel normal for once. Doc did advise if the post-nasal drip, etc., didn't cease, I may need to see an ENT. So I'd say that this med is doing its job handling the bacterial infection at least. Feel 90% better. Symptoms were uncomfortable when they hit, not unbearable."

• Leo...
• December 27, 2015

For Sinusitis "After a couple of hours after taking an 875 mg tab, my stomach became rock hard. I had the most debilitating stomach cramps known to man. I've never vomited as much and as hard as I did that day. The diarrhea was like I was urinating out of my anus. After drinking a bottle of kefir, I was good again."

• msd...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 20, 2014

For Bronchitis "This is the second time I have been on this medicine for bronchitis. The first time around, it worked great, but this time not so fast. I have been on it for 4 days, and my symptoms are still the same, just not as intense."

• sav...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 12, 2019

For Sinusitis "I'm on day 3 out of 10 of Augmentin 875/125 twice a day for a sinus infection. So far, I haven't had any serious side effects, however, I'm starting to experience loss of appetite, drowsiness, diarrhea, and dizziness within the first 2.5 hours of taking a dose. It is also causing insomnia, but I take a sleeping pill, and I'm fine. Other than that, the medicine is working great. I'm feeling better already (I can breathe again, my head doesn't feel like 100 lbs! pressure is inside it). It is a very strong antibiotic, so if you take it, be sure to drink PLENTY of fluids, get lots of rest, and try some yogurt for the abdominal cramps from the diarrhea, it seems to help for me!"

• Nev...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2017

For Urinary Tract Infection "I was prescribed 250/125 Augmentin 3x daily for a bad UTI that was turning into a kidney infection and hadn't responded to Cipro. The fatigue, fever, and chills are bad enough with a UTI, but add Augmentin and it amplified it by 10. I have been in bed since I started taking it two days ago, I can't stop shaking and my joints feel like they're going to explode! Not to mention the vivid, hallucinogenic type nightmares and the constant feeling of paranoia and feeling on the brink of a panic attack! If you have anxiety like I do, DO NOT TAKE THIS UNLESS YOU HAVE TO! I had a mental breakdown about taking another dose as I don't feel I can handle these side effects much longer. 9/10 would not take again, doesn't seem to be helping the infection."

• Geo...
• August 18, 2018

For Sinusitis "Was prescribed Augmentin 875/125 for a bad chest infection twice a day for 14 days six months ago, and I barely made it to day 10 and had to quit. I felt horrible, constantly sick to my stomach - gut sick, pain, bloating, gas, and my body felt like the flu, with body aches and strange sweat episodes, and a pounding heartbeat occasionally. Recently, I had a bad case of a sinus infection, so I requested a lower dose of 500 mg when prescribed the same medicine for 7 days, twice a day. I am on day 5 today and absolutely cannot take it anymore; same symptoms. I feel worse, my head is pounding, my stomach is completely full of nausea and gut sick with pain, and I have experienced a small low-grade fever with sweats this time, and brain fog. So that, with all the body aches and burning eyes - I am just gonna let it go again, because I tried. I, however, never had any reactions to Doxycycline or Keflex, but Augmentin is like taking a flu pill for rapid onset."

• Anonymous
• April 10, 2011

For Bronchitis "Every spring and fall in Dallas, everyone gets allergies. This always turns into a sinus infection and bronchitis in a week or two, and this medication takes care of it without any other complications."

• pha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 19, 2013

For Skin and Structure Infection "I have an active pilonidal cyst. For those not familiar with this condition, it is extremely painful. It involves a massive infection. I have been treated with Augmentin XR for 11 days so far. After about 8 days, I could feel a noticeable improvement. It works great, however, it is rather rough on your digestive system."