Amoxicillin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Bra...
• December 26, 2016

For Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis "Went in to see the doctor for symptoms of bad swollen red tonsils and cringed every time I swallowed, they gave me 1 dose there, and within a few hours, my throat was already starting to get better. I am relieved now, nobody wants to deal with this, especially on Christmas!"

• Acu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 28, 2015

For Bronchitis "Initially, my doctor told me that most bronchitis is caused by a virus. He sent me home and said I need rest and lots of liquids. But the pain and cough got 100 times worse within 12 hours. My husband drove me to the ER; they gave me amoxicillin, and I feel so much better already."

• Eve...
• July 7, 2017

For Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis "Had symptoms such as swollen gland on my neck, sore throat. Doctor prescribed amoxicillin 500 mg (to be taken every 8 hrs). Got so much better after three days after taking amoxicillin! But do keep in mind, if you have any symptoms such as rashes, stomach upset, or nausea, stop taking amoxicillin because you might be allergic to this antibiotic."

• alw...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 25, 2016

For Dental Abscess "Every time I take Amoxicillin, I get stomach/abdomen problems and can't control my bowels. Also, I feel very anxious and can't think straight. I try not to do anything important, as I can't focus at all. Other people I know have also experienced this (thankfully), as I thought I was getting mentally ill! These antibiotics really make you feel low, but they work! I was prescribed 3 x 500 mg for a week after dental extraction but could only manage to take 2 a day. I quit after 4 days, though I know it's important to take the whole course. I try to stay out of the sun when I'm on this drug, as symptoms are worse if you sunbathe."

• Ano...
• January 9, 2017

For Dental Abscess "I took amoxicillin twice for an earache and for a toothache. Helped both times. No side effects as I took a big load of probiotics (heavy dosing at least every 2 hours... I even took some probiotics at the same time as the antibiotics... counterproductive as antibiotics kill probiotics, but it put my mind at ease knowing that I was constantly replenishing the good bacteria in my body even if some of them were getting killed off). I take probiotics and other meds regularly (digestive enzymes, omega-3's, vitamins A-E, etc.), so I've had no problem rebounding from the potential long-term effects of antibiotics. Even though I absolutely hate antibiotics, it's the only thing that worked for me with these two conditions."

• Mik...
• April 14, 2019

For Middle Ear Infections "It took a while to clear up my ears, but it worked. I had bad gut problems as a side effect. PROTIP: Antibiotics kill the good gut colonies, so you will need to replenish them with yogurt or probiotic tabs while taking your meds. This will get rid of the diarrhea issues. I ate two little packs of yogurt per amoxicillin pill, and that solved the issue."

• Rya...
• May 2, 2020

For Dental Abscess "I was eating one day, and when I bit down onto food, my whole tooth vibrated through my head like someone had just started drilling through my nerves in my mouth. The pain did not go until after 4 co-codamol and 2 ibuprofen. Then my upper stomach started to burn as I had been taking tablets all week and had just taken too many painkillers and started to develop gastritis, which is a common condition when the stomach becomes inflamed. I spoke to the dentist, and he told me he would give me amoxicillin. I was scared that if they didn't work, I would be in this pain for another night or maybe more because due to COVID-19, no dentists are running. In the past, I have had 4 root canals and many fillings, and when you have a root canal, it's because of an infection or inflammation in the root canal where your nerves are, which is why these kinds of toothaches are so painful. So, in my experience, when taking amoxicillin, they have always worked, helping with the pain."

• jaw...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 3, 2025

For Middle Ear Infections "My jaw was popping and hurt. It was an ear infection. My earwax was brown/red. I took 125 mg 3 or 4 times a day. Food is good. It cleared up the infection quickly. I still took the entire bottle, of course!"

• Nic...
• April 12, 2011

For Middle Ear Infections "Perforation in my right tympanic membrane (eardrum) from a lingering upper respiratory infection causing an inner ear infection. Given amoxicillin and Vicodin. Vicodin did not touch the pain. Had to lay my head on a heating pad. The amoxicillin kicked in on the second day, and the pain lessened gradually. I would rather have ten babies in a row than another ear infection. I haven't noticed any side effects from the amoxicillin yet."

• Diz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 21, 2020

For Dental Abscess "Woke up to entire left side swollen the size of a basketball. Went to the ER, and they gave me two shots of a strong antibiotic. The dr prescribed 500 mg Amoxicillin and Metronidazole three times a day. I’ve been on both for four days, and although a lot of the swelling has gone down, it hasn’t at the site of the tooth that is causing the abscess. It’s still just as bad, and the only thing that has worked for the pain is ice packs applied constantly to the site of swelling. Thank goodness for ice packs. They are the only reason I’ve been able to sleep. Hopefully, the antibiotics will work better over the next few days, or it’s back to the ER, as it will be four more days before the dentist's office opens."

• Gus...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 13, 2016

For Bacterial Infection "I've suffered from folliculitis for over 20 years. Pus-filled pimples came out on my head and lower neck. The specialist dermatologist here in California prescribed a variety of medications that only would remove them temporarily, and they would return every time with more pus. Amoxicillin 500 mg capsule cured me permanently 80-90% of my disease. I'm currently on my last treatment of 1 pill 3 times a day to cure the remaining."

• Fra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 10, 2023

For Urinary Tract Infection "I was prescribed this for UTI for 7 days. I had no side effects whatsoever while taking it. A week or so after finishing it, my vagina started to itch, and I had brown discharge. A few days later, the frequent urination started (I still have it, 3 months on!), together with very dark stools, which took 2 weeks to go back to normal. Amoxicillin must have depleted me of all the good bacteria. It dried me out! The UTI? I still have it now, after trying other antibiotics."

• Joh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 4, 2019

For Bacterial Infection "I have a bad bacterial infection from a broken tooth in the front of my mouth. I tried natural remedies that normally work, but didn’t this time. My face swelled a lot, so the ER doctor prescribed amoxicillin. The first three doses (500 mg every 8 hours) caused excruciating pain (more than the original pain). I used ibuprofen with it, which really helped my pain for 3 hours at a time. Then I read about liquid Benadryl and milk of magnesia 2-minute gargle. It was incredible. Now on day two, 5 doses in, I’m in no pain at all. I also take every dose with a probiotic called Florastor to prevent side effects, and it’s working too. I have not given a 10 yet because I am not done with my 10-day course of treatment."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 30, 2025

"I had oral surgery and was prescribed amoxicillin 500 every 6 or 8 hrs, 3x per day. Day 1 I tolerated it fine. Day two I became slightly gassy, and in the evening time after my third dose, I had very loose stools. I had taken it 6 hrs apart. I went to every eight hours, and the situation resolved itself. Seems to work quite well. However, I have to pre-medicate with this every time I see a dentist. This time I pre-medicated with the four capsules and began the every 6 to 8 hours, three times a day. I’m guessing it was too much too soon?"

• lad...
• May 4, 2016

For Dental Abscess "I have never been allergic to amoxicillin (500 mg), but I received it last week after a dentist visit to take 3 times daily for 7 days. I originally thought nothing of the symptoms until yesterday when it hurt really badly to urinate. But last night it seemed to go away, but today the pain is back. I looked up the symptoms today, and yes, I had diarrhea and itching last week (didn't know why) until now. Also tired, itchy, and still hurting when I urinate. I stopped taking the medicine because the pain is so bad. I will talk to my dentist when I go back this week, but I have never had issues with amoxicillin. Something must have changed."

• jar...
• October 20, 2009

For Dental Abscess "My dentist prescribed some amoxicillin after tooth extraction, supposedly to prevent infection. The diarrhea after 3 days was bad enough to stop taking this medicine. Well, since no sign of infection was present or ever present, and I needed to spend time outside of a bathroom anyway. That 3-day love affair was it for me and amoxicillin. Despite the literature's claims that ALL antimicrobials cause diarrhea, this is the first one that actually caused it for me. I think I'm going to claim an allergy to this one from now on."

• san...
• May 15, 2011

For Bacterial Infection "I was diagnosed with H. pylori and peptic ulcers. I was given this in addition to other medicines. Had minor side effects such as mild abdominal cramping and diarrhea during the early doses. Best tolerated with food. Didn't stop any of my day-to-day activities, still attended school."

• Ave...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 9, 2016

For Sinusitis "I have taken this medication many times for sinusitis along with concurrent ear infections (otitis media). It has always cleared up my infection. The only drawback is that I am always prescribed the 875 mg pill, and those pills are HUGE!"

• Jon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 12, 2019

For Bacterial Infection "Amoxicillin worked great. Taking probiotics daily with antibiotics is a must to avoid all the stomach side effects (since they kill bacteria, antibiotics can kill the good bacteria in your stomach that helps digest food-hence the nausea and diarrhea, etc.) If you don’t have probiotics, at least eat some yogurt daily. Continue for a week after the antibiotic course is done."

• Dre...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2015

For Sinusitis "Had to take this 3 times a day for 21 days. Only used it for 3 days. Had side effects. Stomach upset, intestinal upset, headache, and felt anxious. I've used it before years ago with no problems, but this time it's a no go. I guess our systems change as the years go on."

• Gan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 6, 2020

For Bacterial Infection "Had a nasty tooth infection from an untreated wisdom tooth and felt like it was going to be the end of me. Didn’t handle the infection in time, had nausea, abdominal pain, the works. (Hence, felt like death). I’m 115 lbs, and they put me on 875 mg 2x a day. The first night I could feel the difference! Amazing stuff!"

• Rud...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 6, 2019

For Urinary Tract Infection "I am paraplegic since an accident in 2002, and you know, para- and quadriplegics are collectors of bacteria in the bladder. As long as the human immune system is able to hold a balance, these bacteria are quiet, but after one is changing the daily routine, gets fever, doesn't drink enough, or what else, they begin immediately to reproduce, and a new UTI is born again. Well, you should never take an antibiotic without doing a urine culture first at a lab, to choose the right medicine afterward and to be sure it will work, otherwise, the chance is real you chose the wrong one and it doesn't help you. That doesn't mean this antibiotic is of poor quality, but it will not help just because the bacteria that caused the UTI are resistant to this kind of antibiotic. In that case, you threatened your health for nothing, because all this kind of medicine is damaging your liver, and a damaged liver may be the death penalty!"

• Anonymous
• October 24, 2019

For Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis "I am 3 days into taking penicillin for my tonsillitis, the sore throat was gone after a day or so. But now I feel very tired and caught a cold. I feel like my immune system is weaker due to the good bacteria also getting attacked. Thanks to your comments, now I can take probiotic supplements with it-just at a separate time from the antibiotics."

• TCT...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 7, 2021

For Dental Abscess "I have had 4 fillings since I was 11 years old. I'm now 53. Only 1 started to break down about 10 years ago. Had it refilled with no problems till February of 2020. Suddenly had severe pain in that tooth for about a week. I keep clove oil around for holistic health reasons. Used that on severe pain. Works like a charm. Just use a Q-tip, but must keep applying. Called a dentist of which I hadn't seen for 10 years, he refilled it but it was still very sensitive. He did tests and found out I had an abscess and needed a root canal. He put me on amoxicillin. Pain stopped, but gave me severe diarrhea. Started taking a probiotic and fiber supplement every day with the antibiotic. While on the medication, it didn't stop the intestinal problems, but it did slow them down. Once off the meds, I slowly returned to normal. It took a while, a couple of months, but I'm back to normal. Amoxicillin worked great for me and I have many drug allergies, especially to antibiotics. Just have to deal with side effects."

• Gel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 13, 2019

For Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis "Was given the amoxicillin 875 mg to take twice daily. It’s my second day, and my throat isn’t feeling any better. No diarrhea, just super exhausted. I hope to see results within the next day or so. Would hate to go back to the ER."