Amoxicillin / clavulanate and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Bet...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 23, 2020

Amoxicillin / clavulanate for Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "I was prescribed Augmentin for what my doctor thought was a skin infection on my right leg. Well, after taking my first dose, within 2 hours, my stomach became extremely upset... burning... nausea... diarrhea... bloating... and anxiety and panic have always been an issue for me, but after Augmentin, it was immediately 20 times worse. My doctor ended up telling me to stop taking it on day 5 because it was getting worse and worse. My skin infection cleared up with some hydrocortisone cream and antibiotic ointment, but it's been over 3 months since stopping this medication, and I'm still having major stomach issues and mental issues, so please be careful, people, especially if you have anxiety or stomach issues beforehand."

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

Amoxicillin / clavulanate 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!"

• Jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 14, 2019

For Urinary Tract Infection "On vacation and had a UTI! I was given nitrofurantoin, and they sent out for culture. Finished meds, then got a call saying the bacteria was Proteus mirabilis, which is another common bacteria, but the nitrofurantoin doesn't kill it. So I needed to start another antibiotic that responds better. I can't take Bactrim or Cipro, so she prescribed amoxicillin-clav. Took with a large dinner last night, but then 6 hours later, sick feeling and nauseous! Threw up 2 times, which is very rare for me. No way, not taking these pills!"

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

Amoxicillin / clavulanate 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!"

• kka...
• January 13, 2021

Amoxicillin / clavulanate for Bacterial Infection "Taking this for an unknown bacterial infection - confirmed with CBC, but I personally suspect it's early onset of appendicitis. I'm on a pretty high dose according to my doc (500 mg 3x daily), and oh man. The brain fog is maybe the worst symptom. It starts in about an hour after taking it and settles in for a few hours. It just feels hard to focus on anything, like my vision is blurred almost. Between that and the insomnia, nausea if I eat food anytime between doses, and diarrhea, what a fun medication!! Loss of appetite too I've noticed. I think it's increased my anxiety too, but I'm a bit of a hypochondriac to begin with, so I don't know, my anxiety might be increased just because this drug is whacky. I'm on this thing for 10 days. Today is day 3. Noticed an improvement in my infection symptoms I think? Much less abdominal pain, but it's hard to get a good gauge on that when you're having diarrhea so much!!"

• bri...
• April 4, 2014

For Bronchitis "I have sinusitis and bronchitis at the same time. I have been in so much pain in my head and chest for the past 5 days, so my doctor prescribed me amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablets 875 mg and 125 mg. This medicine has caused dizziness, nausea, exhaustion, and weakness."

• Com...
• June 3, 2021

Amoxicillin / clavulanate for Middle Ear Infections "I took 875 mg 2 x per day. It cleared up my ear infection, however, I had diarrhea for most of the 4 days I was taking it. It was a constant diarrhea too, and a few times it just happened, I wasn’t able to control it. I took it with a probiotic each day. I felt nauseous each day and each time I took it. I also felt very out of sorts mentally and felt like I struggled with doing my job and felt anxiety. The day I didn’t take it during work, I felt much better and back to normal. I dropped it after five days and do not intend to take it again. This was a terrible experience."

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

For Sinusitis "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 :("

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

Amoxicillin / clavulanate for Sinusitis "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

For Sinusitis "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 for Sinusitis "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?"

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

Amoxicillin / clavulanate 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. :/"

• Tig...
• February 27, 2017

For Sinusitis "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."

• Mcg...
• October 13, 2017

Amoxicillin / clavulanate for Sinusitis "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

For Sinusitis "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."

• Mom...
• May 13, 2014

Amoxicillin / clavulanate for Middle Ear Infections "This drug was prescribed for my 2.5-year-old for acute otitis media serous. The first two days were great, and he felt better within hours of taking it, but by the third day, his stomach was so messed up. Took probiotics and gave yogurt, but 4 blowout diapers in a matter of hours, followed by nausea, and his booty was so red that he couldn't even sit down. The side effects were too severe, and had to take him off as his little system could not withstand 10 days of it."

• Bec...
• February 13, 2017

For Urinary Tract Infection "Went to a doctor's and was initially prescribed Trimethoprim for a UTI, but following a 3-day course developed a temperature and vomiting, so was admitted to the hospital, and they prescribed me Amoxiclav 3 times a day for 10 days. Absolutely vile stuff, think out of the 8 tablets I vomited violently after 5, and the other 3 I was sat there clutching a sick bowl, feeling like I was going to vomit for hours. I've spoken to my doctor, and now been changed to Ciprofloxacin, so fingers crossed I have more luck on this one. But would not recommend Amoxiclav one bit, made me feel 400 times worse than I already did."

• Eon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 21, 2016

Amoxicillin / clavulanate for Upper Respiratory Tract Infection "I was prescribed Augmentin several months ago for a severe sinus and upper respiratory infection. Eight days into a 10-day course, I was even more sick than when I started. I ended up on Levaquin and steroids for 14 days as a result. Once again, a few days ago, my primary care prescribed Augmentin for another sinus and UTI despite my protests. Within two days, my chest is considerably worse, and I am also experiencing terrible stomach pain and nausea. I will be on the phone tomorrow insisting on a new medication."

• nau...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 10, 2018

Amoxicillin / clavulanate for Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "Throughout the whole course, I had horrible nausea and diarrhea. :/ Two weeks after finishing the course, I'm still sick! So fatigued, flu-like symptoms, chills and sweats, terrible cramps, and always in the bathroom. I've now been diagnosed with colitis from Augmentin. I'm more sick after the course than I was before I actually needed the antibiotics! I've never had a reaction to any other antibiotic, so would never take that again."

• Dr ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 12, 2017

Amoxicillin / clavulanate for Upper Respiratory Tract Infection "I have always had bad sinusitis, this time it led to my ear, nose, throat, and eyes. I had to do something. I was prescribed Augmentin 875 mg bid for 10 days. (I received Amox/Clav.) It has not cleared anything up, and not to mention, tonight I have severe nausea and thrush. Luckily, I have a prescription for nausea on hand. I do not recommend this medicine."

• diy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 28, 2016

For Sinusitis "My problem is I'll always get a yeast infection on this drug, no matter how much yogurt and probiotic pills I take. It also will make me a little sick to my stomach if I don't eat something with it. Otherwise, as long as I really have a sinus infection, it takes care of it."

• She...
• May 12, 2015

Amoxicillin / clavulanate for Middle Ear Infections "I have a chronic otitis media problem which I have had since I was 14 (I am now 37), and the 1 gm dose of Augmentin for a week, 1 tablet daily, is by far the best solution for me. Experienced a bit of nausea, but it's not so bad. This is the best antibiotic for my otitis media condition for now. Love it!!!"

• who...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 2, 2017

Amoxicillin / clavulanate for Bacterial Infection "I was prescribed Augmentin for a dental infection/tooth abscess. When I went to the dentist, I had already been on 3 or 4 days of penicillin. The penicillin didn't seem to be clearing the infection, and the dentist couldn't get me in for a root canal for another week. There, Augmentin came into play. The first dose I took on an empty stomach (couldn't eat with my throbbing face). So I had some nausea and just figured it was normal. The next dose I took with food, as directed. I puked viciously. I took another dose or two and had similar results... so much nausea and vomiting, it was hard to appreciate the fact my face wasn't throbbing. So it works well on infections, hard on the stomach though."

• Mic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 5, 2022

Amoxicillin / clavulanate for Urinary Tract Infection "I've had to take this multiple times now for extended periods of time due to tick bites because I cannot tolerate doxycycline. It hurts my stomach and makes me nauseous, causes diarrhea, but stay on top of the probiotic supplements, and it will resolve shortly after your antibiotics are finished."

• Meg...
• February 19, 2016

For Sinusitis "Felt a bit strange after the first pill but thought maybe it was because it was working. Took the second pill and felt poisoned. I felt awful and finally had violent bouts of being sick to my stomach. My heart also raced. Not worth it."