Augmentin Forums (Page 6)

I was prescribed this for 8 days for cat bites on my hand. Twice a day. When should the swelling go down? ## Hello, Judy! How are you? The general rule for antibiotics is that if they're working for you, you should see no worsening of your condition, after taking them for a full 24 hours and improvement should be seen after a full 3 days. If it doesn't improve after that time, you should contact your doctor as you might require a different one. Is there anything else I can help with? ## How quickly should you feel side effects from oral 875mg of Augmentin?

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Went to dentist last Monday for abscessed tooth. Prescribed Augmentin 3 per day. On Thursday, pain was worse. Dentist opened to tooth, put meds in tooth, and prescribed penicillin 4 per day. Also have cellulitis in face from middle of chin/lip up halfway to my jaw on left side. Pain is not as bad as it was before tooth was opened, but still hurts. Lip is beginning to swell. What should be my next step in recovery? Thanks! ## Hello, Ann! How are you? I'm very sorry about the problem that you're having. How long have you been taking the Penicillin? The general rule with antibiotics is that if it's working, you shouldn't see any worsening after taking it for a full 24 hours and you should start to see improvement after taking it for a full 3 days. The FDA lists the typical ...

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My last dose of Augmentin was yesterday morning (2-3-15, around 6am). I have the morning after pill that needs to be taken. I'm curious to know when the Augmentin is out of my body so I can take the morning after pill and it be effective.

I have taken 2 augmentin 875-125 pills 12 hours apart. Is it safe for me to start azithromycin after 12 hours have lapsed since the last augmentin? ## Hello, Vern! How are you? Has your doctor instructed you to switch from one to the other? There aren't any problems with doing so, since they are both antibiotics. If you were taking them together, the Azithromycin could reduce the efficacy of the Amoxicillin. The FDA classifies these medications as antibiotics and typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you....everything is fine

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what is it for? what is the surface? ## Amoxicilln with Clavulanic Acid, the active ingredients in Augmentin, is an antibiotic that's used to treat various types of infections. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments? ## Can you take other over counter allergy meds with amox/k?

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I had foot surgery yesterday, now I'm supposed to take this med. Can u tell me if it is ok to take this med w/my pain pills, I'm on oxcycodone and gabapenten....? ## Hello, Bonnie! How are you? I didn't find any interactions listed between these medications, but it's always best to double check such information to be sure. The antibiotic, which is a generic for Augmentin, may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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my 11 month old baby was given G.E.AMOX TR-K CLV 600-42.9/5 SUSP. First, the medicine was white in color, but slowly it turned in to yellow although I stored this in the refrigerator. Do I need to be concerned about this or is this something normal. Second, my baby developed rash on genitals and cries really bad when I clean his diaper. Any suggestions how I should see these two concerns?? Thank you ## Hello, Bobby! How is your baby? This is an antibiotic, it's a generic for Augmentin, it's used to treat or prevent bacterial infections. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. If it turned yellow, it might be going bad, Liquid medications don't tend to last very long. Is there an expiration date on the bottle? As to the rash, he may ha...

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My brother contracted cellulitis while hospitalized for hernia surgery three months ago. He was recently prescribed Augmentin to take twice a day for thirty days. Is that an unusually long time to take an antibiotic? Are there increased risk factors from taking it that long? ## Hello, Paula! How is you brother doing? No, the risks remain the same as if he were taking it for 7 to 10 days, he runs the risk of developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. Its typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Sometimes, with a particularly bad infection, such as severe cellulitis, it is necessary to take a longer course of antibiotics and he should follow his doctor's instructions. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have a prescription of Amox/k clav 875-125 that I was giving for an ear infection. I have about half the bottle left, now months later I have white puss on my throat which looks to b strept. Will this for medicine b effective for a thoat infection? ## This is the generic version of the antibiotic Augmentin, which is used to treat various types of infections. However, the problem is that you may not have enough to fully eradicate the infection, since a full course of treatment is needed, which would usually be about 10 days. That coupled with the fact that the presence of an infection hasn't been confirmed by a doctor creates the risk of your developing antibiotic resistant bacteria, which is something you've already put yourself at risk of, if you didn't finish the full co...

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Severe Abdominal pain the whole way around my hips!!!!!! ## Hello, Kim! How are you? Are you saying that's a side effect that you're experiencing? This is an antibiotic that's used to treat or prevent bacterial infections and its normal side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Severe pain is definitely not a normal side effect and is something you should speak to your doctor about.

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does amox/k clav react adversely to dairy products? ## Hello, Cap21! How are you? No, there are no known issues between taking this antibiotic, which is a generic for Augmentin, and dairy products. It isn't that they react adversely, when there is an issue, it's just that dairy products coat the stomach and may prevent absorption of as much of the antibiotic as normal. However, as I said, it is not an issue with this particular one. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My husband took his 1st dose of amox clav 875mg today at 2pm. He has been experiencing tightening of the chest on and off since then. Is this a reaction to the medication ## Hello, Kristine! How is your husband feeling? Any time that anyone feels tightening of the chest, chest pain or anything unusual, they should contact their doctor or seek emergency medical attention immediately. That's just not something you should risk leaving to guesswork and hoping it's just due to a dose of an antibiotic, or other medication. That said, this is a generic for Augmentin and no, it shouldn't cause that type of symptom. Learn more Augmentin details here. So, it could be due to an allergic reaction to it, or some other health issue. Has he contacted his doctor? ## Thank you for responding...

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why amc500 used for skin pimples problems and side effect of this pill ## Hello, Sangita! How are you? Did you mean the tablet with the marking AMC 500/125? If so, this is a generic for the antibiotic Augmentin. It is sometimes used, because some acne is caused by bacteria. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea.

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Can this Augmentin 500/125 mg be given to a 10 year old child that weighs 87 pounds? ## Hello, Mama! How are you? Was this prescribed by your child's doctor? If not, then it should not be given. Children are usually given the chewable 250/62.5 dosage. This antibiotic may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea.

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Last year I suffered a major toxicity to Tylenol and cannot take that drug. Last week I was prescribed augmentin 825. After six days on it, I am having so many symptoms that are similar to Tylenol toxicity. Are there any-active or nonmedicinal-ingredients common to both drugs? ## Hi Curious! If you are having the same symptoms as you did with the Tylenol, you really need to call your doctor right away. ## P.s. Augmentin is used to treat bacterial infections and I couldn't find that it contains Tylenol. Are you taking it with food? I would still call the doctor. ## @Curious, According to the US National Library of Medicine, liver toxicity (although infrequent), can occur in individuals taking Augmentin. Ref: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9380177 Because the Acetaminophen in Tylenol also ex...

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Am 7weeks pregnant and was placed on augmentin as a result of white blood cell infection...Am worried because u noticed my pregnancy syptoms stated disappearing yesterday,could this be because of the drug?can it also messup my homones and can i withdraw from taking it?need your advice please.

My second day on this med I am getting cramps in my feet could this be a possible side effect? I am also using a sinus spray. ## No, that's not listed under the common or rare side effects. Learn more Augmentin details here. If you've been sick and are being treated for it, is is possible that you may be dehydrated? ## I too have been having paid in feet and legs after taking this med. Anyone else? ## After being on this med now for 48 hours, I have a cramp like pain in my left foot. The pain level is about a 9 right now and can't walk on it. ## MY SON 49 YRS. HIS LEGS FEET AND HANDS BLEW UP LIKE A BALLOON AND HE HAS HAD PAIN IN HIS FEET AND LEGS UNABLE TO GET OUT OF THE CAR WITHOUT PAIN. HAVE USED ANTIHISTAMINE TO KEEP SWELLING DOWN THE ONLY THING THAT SEEMS TO REALLY HELP ...

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I got this medicine at 3:00 pm and took first pill. When should I take 2nd pill ## Well, first of all….an antibiotic won't treat a cough. An antibiotic will only treat bacterial infections. This is a generic for Augmentin and while it is usually given twice daily, you should follow the instructions that have been provided by your doctor or pharmacy. What are the instructions on the bottle? Learn more Augmentin details here. ## Amox TR-K CLV causes me to cough sometimes so much I develop headaches. Amox TR-K CLV causes my lungs to itch so bad I cough severely at times, sometimes repeatedly. I know it's not my throat itching. I feel the itching in my chest and water does not help. I feel the itching in my lungs. I think it is drying up my system to stop the sinus infection I...

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I went to the hospital yesterday as i had an ingrown toe nail infection. The doctor had prescribed augmentin, to be taken twice a day - 125mg. She also prescribed some probiotic medication and myprodol for the pain. By the evening, i had taken the 2nd dose of augmentin, 1 myprodol and 1 Reuterina tablet (Probiotic). This morning i woke up with severe chest pain and difficulty in breathing. My throat was very sore and my hands were painful. Its well into the day now, and i'm still battling with all of these symptoms. I have stopped taking all medication and i'm contemplating going back to the hospital. ## Hi Sin T! U should go back 2 the hospital and get checked out. And, definitely let your Doctor know about this. ## Hi Cats68, i eventually landed back into hospital casualty yes...

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I have uti and no money but i have this medication can i use it ## Hello, Bryant! How are you? This is a generic for the antibiotic Augmentin, so it can be used to treat various types of bacterial infections, though it isn't usually the first choice for UTIs. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. However, you should have the presence of an infection medically confirmed, since there are other conditions that may mimic the symptoms. Is there anything else I can help with?

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