Amoxicillin / clavulanate for Sinusitis User Reviews (Page 5)

• R C...
• October 12, 2015

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "Sinuses started clearing after about two days, but my tongue began to swell a little. I also had tongue soreness and developed ulcers on my tongue as well. Chest tightness also occurred. I will never take this drug again, as this is the second time I've had a bad experience with it."

• MJa...
• October 17, 2019

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "I took this for 4 days, and now I’m seriously regretting it. I have serious diarrhea and the worst stomach pain and cramping imaginable. The severe diarrhea has meant 10-15 bowel movements per day. They have been pure liquid. I’m now on day 3 of the episodes, and the diarrhea is now about a 1 to 1 mix of blood and stool. My appetite is shot, and because of the pain and diarrhea, I’m afraid of eating. The stomach pain is so severe that I’ve been bedridden for the last 3 days. It’s so bothersome I’m not able to work from home while I’m off work. It’s kept me awake every night where I get 2-3 hours of sleep, and then the pain builds back up, which requires a pill for pain that I supplement with Tylenol. I’m waiting to hear back on the lab results from the stool sample I provided. There is a chance that my stomach chemistry is damaged to the point that I may have contracted an illness called C. diff, which will require a 3rd type of antibiotic."

• jar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 6, 2018

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "I took Augmentin for sinusitis and have been taking it for 8 days, that makes it 16 tablets, and I still haven't noticed any side effects due to it. No diarrhea, no headache, and no other side effects that are usually described. In 8 days, my pain is reduced to 70%, as I now need only 1 painkiller tablet throughout the day (before this, I was taking it thrice a day). I'm also taking steam and using saline nasal drops."

• Anonymous
• July 29, 2016

"I get sinusitis a few times a year, and this works the best out of all meds! After being sick for a week on a different antibiotic, my Dr. changed to Augmentin. I feel better already, and it's only day 2!"

• Cal...
• June 16, 2016

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "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

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "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!"

• SEG...
• January 7, 2018

"After 4 days of using this drug, I feel 90% better. I am combining this with morning Neti pot for relief, and tea and bed rest! And Vick’s vapor rub at night on my sinuses and chest, it is still really nice! Really, this sinus infection has been with me for awhile, and I was too stubborn to go to the doctor! Please don’t do that stubborn thing! I had clogged ears for months and difficulty hearing. I even had a severe sinus attack on an airplane flying overseas. In hindsight, it’s ridiculous not to get meds when needed! This is helping me tremendously. I do not have any side effects. I am taking 1 tablet every 12 hours of 875-125 mg. Yes, highly recommend."

• Bab...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 30, 2016

"I went to a CVS walk-in clinic and was diagnosed with a sinus infection. Was prescribed amoxicillin/clav for 10 days. After the 2nd day, I started feeling better, but on the 9th day, I developed a severe allergic reaction. Horrendous rash that spread all over my body. Terrible itching/burning. Wound up on prednisone and other drugs for 2 weeks to counteract the reaction to the antibiotic. Had no idea I was allergic, so could not advise the person at CVS, but it has been three weeks of hell."

• Che...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 27, 2018

"Took this medication for 5.5 days. I do not have anxiety or panic attacks, but this medicine brought them on. Will never take this again, and I will not finish my prescription. It was awful, I have never felt like that before, nor do I ever want to again! Also felt like my heart was going to beat out of my chest, couldn't eat, absolutely no appetite."

• DJa...
• January 14, 2012

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "I started with an infection in my sinus that was mild. Then I got a bad nosebleed that was unrelated to the infection. I had to get one complete side of my nose packed all the way to the sinus cavity (uncomfortable). The doctor gave me Augmentin 875-125 for 2 weeks so no further infection ensued. Almost done with it now, and it worked extremely well for the infection. Like some have said, make sure that you have a restroom close by. It will make your gas pretty much unbearably crude."

• Ban...
• July 12, 2016

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "Took Augmentin for severe sinusitis. After 2 hours, started vomiting, it would not stop. Rushed to the medical center, given an injection to stop the vomiting, didn't work. Vomiting continued until only bile and blood was coming out. Then given Zofran wafers, finally, the vomiting subsided, but the stomach and chest pain continued all night. Worst experience :("

• Tan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 14, 2019

"The first day I took this drug, I was okay. Then the 2nd day, I just had a pounding headache. Now I’m on the 3rd day, and I still have a headache and severe upset stomach/nausea. I still have 7 more days left :("

• Joc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 17, 2019

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "I developed a sinus infection yearly (allergies?) and Augmentin is my go-to medicine. Takes three days at twice-a-day dosing to see results. I’m 71 and have had only antibiotics maybe ten times in my life. First time was PenVK, which was great medicine, but doctors don’t want to prescribe it nowadays."

• Ran...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 21, 2019

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "Was prescribed the 875 mg for 2 weeks for sinuses. I developed progressively bad nausea starting day 6. Yesterday, drank water when feeling like I'd throw up, and it helped. Couldn't get to any in time today and threw up for the first time in decades. Don't know if water would have prevented that. I do try to drink a lot of water while on it, but it is difficult when you feel so bloated. Nausea peaks around three hours after taking. I've never had any problems with medication before. Will try to persevere with 5 days left and also try to not be away from home at peak symptom time. If I need antibiotics again, I will certainly ask for something different."

• Meg...
• April 22, 2015

"On day 4 with no relief. I have had sinusitis now for 4 weeks. I first got prescribed amoxicillin 800, which seemed to knock out the infection after just a few days on it. No side effects with amoxicillin. 5 days after completing my antibiotics, the symptoms quickly came back but worse this time. Now on this antibiotic - severe headaches which linger all day, severe nausea, loss of appetite which has led me to not eat as much and lost 4 pounds in 2 days. Extremely sleepy all throughout the day. Almost wish I never tried this antibiotic!"

• Lea...
• November 13, 2017

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "So today I started Augmentin, and I’m 18. After I took it, I felt lightheaded and very nauseous. Like so nauseous I was burping a lot. I haven’t made a bowel movement since I’ve taken it, so I don’t know if I have diarrhea. My stomach just hurts. Should I stop taking it?"

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

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "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."

• Enz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 28, 2018

"This stuff is supposed to clear up my sinus infection. It may have done that, but it also made me have severe headaches, body aches, weakness, and confusion. I felt like I was trapped in a cloud-like bubble. I'm on day 4, and I feel like quitting, it is making me feel so miserable. I can't get my body temperature right. I'm either too hot or too cold. I feel tired all the time. What is happening to me? I'm glad, not really, but happy to know that I'm not the only one this has happened to. This medicine should not be prescribed anymore. I'm on the 825 mg. Way too strong."

• cop...
• January 5, 2016

"I have chronic sinus infections 2 to 4 times a year, and this is the only thing that clears up the infection. I have had sinus surgery and taken everything else under the sun to treat them, nothing but amox-clav 875 MG works. I guess I just have a rock-hard stomach, as long as I drink milk and if I get an upset feeling, I eat a cup of yogurt, I have no problems ever. But that's just a few of us in the world who have cast iron stomachs. Hope this helps someone, just remember to drink milk and eat dairy while you take the pill, and eat something a little solid at dinner and breakfast."

• Tig...
• February 27, 2017

"I have had a bad ear infection and sinus problem for 6 months. Sneezing attacks. Went to my Dr. and he prescribed me this medicine. I've been on it 3 days and already I feel relief, no sneezing, I can actually breathe through my nose again, ear seems to be less drainage. Only downfall is I am nauseous. So I eat something and take Zofran/generic. It helps for a few hours, but I have to take it and eat continually so I don't vomit. I weigh the odds: 'stay sick' or 'tough it out' at least a week to ten days and get well."

• bil...
• July 31, 2016

"Sinusitis every year for the past 5. It's the only med that has worked. Had tried other antibiotics to no avail. The infection and side effects used to last 2 to 3 months. Taking amox clav licked in 10 days. Had a couple of side effects, but nothing major."

• Kat...
• August 24, 2016

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "Prescribed a 10-day round for sinus infection in February 2016. Immediately developed digestive issues, cramping, loose bowel movements, gas, and bloating. It is now 6 months later, and I am still battling the issues. Doctors first thought it was UC, but after a colonoscopy, now think IBD or IBS, maybe Celiac. I'm headed to the hospital for additional testing."

• Mcg...
• October 13, 2017

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "Prescribed 2000 mg spread over two tablets a day for sinusitis. Lasted 2 days on the medication and had to stop. Severe nausea and wretched general ill feeling, incredibly upset stomach with excessive bowel movements, to the point mucus was being passed. Thrush and exposure to further infection resulted. Doctor took me off them with immediate effect and being put on something else tomorrow."

• Sic...
• September 27, 2016

"Have had sinusitis and severe headaches full on for a year. Tried every home remedy available. Finally saw an ENT in March who prescribed Amoxicillin-Clav. I tried for 3 days, and the side effects are horrifying. I followed the directions and ate before I took it. Doesn't matter, gas, bloating, and nauseous for 3 whole days. Back to home remedies for a while, but I am still sick. So I am giving this Amox-Clav another try. I have been throwing up for 3 days. This drug must be very hard on your stomach and liver and would definitely not recommend this if you have to work or have kids to care for."

• Shi...
• March 1, 2021

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "Went to the ER two times with what later I learned was a severe sinus infection. My Dr. gave me Augmentin, and although much better after a week, it isn’t gone. I took it with yogurt and probiotics because the first couple of days I had cramping and diarrhea. That helped tremendously."