| Key to ratings for augmentin xr: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine. |
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| 3 | sinus and upper resp infection | Fatigue/exhaustion, back and leg pain, stiff joints, foggy head, feeling of "going to pass out", loss of appetite, ringing in ears, stomach discomfort, GERD aggravation, insomnia, anxiety and agitation. Runny nose, cough and vaginal discharge related to increased secretion production. Also, feeling of inability to get warm. I ALWAYS take probiotics and use kefir which keeps diarrhea under control. Take these an hour before or 2 after ANY antibiotic for best results. Am on day 7 of 10 day course. | This is nasty stuff. My infection did clear thus far, however, the side effects are difficult to deal with. I have Fibromyalgia and this med triggered a horrible flair up. Many of my symptoms are "fibro like" and it is difficult to differentiate between fibro and side effects except side effects are more intense then a normal fibro flair. FIBRO PATIENTS BEWARE! | F | 45 | 7 days | 1/15/2010 | 1 | oral surgery/extraction & bone graf | I experienced the usual diarrhea that comes when on an antibiotic, feeling very tired, which I thought at first was from the Darvacet pain medication, but after discontinuing the pain meds I still remained very lethargic. It wasn't until the 6th day when I woke up in the middle of the night with excruciating pain in my knee joints, wrist and shoulders, also my throat felt sore. The pain in my knees was so intense that I could barely walk, which scared me. I have taken this medication before and never had any problems. But after talking to my doctor she said that I have developed a hypersensitivity to the drug and that in some cases a person could have taken this in the past and than all of the sudden have this type of reaction to the medication. So I discontinued the Augmentin,and because the joint pain was so severe, my doctor put me on Oxycotin pain meds. I was told that the joint pain should subside within a of couple weeks, I'm hoping for sooner!!I | F | 42 | 6 days | 12/10/2009 | 4 | Sinusitis, Acute URTI | severe muscle weakness in arms, anxiety, sweats, mild stomach pain and mild acid reflux | 2000 mg twice daily. The size of the dose scares me, but the clinical picture is that of pneumococcal infection, so I'd rather take this than have an URTI spread to my lungs. I'm taking a good probiotic so have not experienced any intestinal discomfort. It's only been prescribed for 5 days so I hope and pray that I won't experience severe side-effects. The sinus pains and headaches I had had for three days cleared up about 8 hours after taking the first dosage. | F | 19 | 2 days | 11/6/2009 | 3 | tooth extraction | mild anxiety, fatigue. diarrhea. | It's been 4 days, and I am exhausted all of the time. I have not been to work since I started the medication. I'm anxious, can't relax, and tired. I usually work out 6 days a week, but I've been on the sidelines ever since I started. | M | 45 | 4 days | 11/1/2009 | 5 | Severe Sinus Infection | No major side effects...the first few day I was a little tired and down. Wouldn't call it depression just fatigued. I'm now on 8 day of 10 day dose...2000 mg twice a day. I think that me eating a full non greasy meal helped with not getting loose bowels. I have a little lower back pain at the moment...not sure if it's from new shoes from a pre-existing condition. All in all I'm am satisfied with my doctors decision to put me on this medication being that I am hard to treat and very sensitive to alot of Rx drugs. I have two days left on this medication...I'll keep you posted if anything changes. The best to all! | F | 46 | 8 days | 10/24/2009 | 2 | Suspected Sinus Infection | Lightheaded, burning tingling sensation in my face and hands, some nausea (mainly in the AM and evening). haven't had the runs yet. | Hope it all gets better for my (and our) sake. | M | 42 | 4 days | 10/22/2009 | 1 | Tonsilitis | All over body rash and swelling after a few days of taking medication. This was back in 1988-1989 and I was a senior in h.s. My doctor diagnosed my rash as being measals and advised me to finish the antibiotic. It wasn't until a year later when I came down with tonsilitis again and was prescribed the same medication that I realized I was allergic to amoxicilin. At age 25 I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't wonder if this allergic reaction with continued use caused my system to backfire. My theory on medications now is, God never intended it to go inside of our bodies. It is foreign and the varied side effects we suffer through with all RX drugs is our body's way of telling us not to do it. | F | 38 | 14 days | 10/21/2009 | 3 | Perectal abscess | Diarhea, nausea, fatigue, confusion, depression, high anxiety | I have never had any medical history of depression or the like, but this stuff makes me feel like I'm going crazy. I'm unable to function in public and suffer from constant stomach/intestinal pain. The pharmacist said to take it with food, but because of the drug I have no appetite. I will never take this awful drug again unless I have no other choice. It destroys your quality of life to such a point that I'd rather take a weaker med and be sick longer. | M | 32 | 7 days | 10/13/2009 | 1 | sinus infection | tired, no labido, severe diarreaha, stomach cramps, spotting and yeast infection | Stopped taking it after 6 days because I started to experience severe diareaha. On the fourth day I got a yeast infection. I'll never take this medicine again. | F | 58 | 6 days | 9/16/2009 | 3 | Severe ear and sinus infection | Yeast infection after 7days on 10 day regime | I always took this with a hearty meal i.e. carbs and fat, so no upset stomach. The yeast infection started on day 6/7 and i got a cream to treat it. Earache went away after day 2. Headach went away after first pill. I still have congestion but on another medication to treat it. Would give 3.5 based on 5 point scale. | F | 32 | 10 days | 8/21/2009 | 4 | Ear infection | Stomach cramps; constipation; heartburn | Two times per day regimen - felt like it started working on day 3, so ear feels much better. Stomach cramps can be severe and woke me. Feel like have to have bm, but no success. Will begin probiotics. | M | 32 | 7 days | 7/30/2009 | 1 | strep / tonsilitis | diarrhea, extreme fatigue, loss of appetite, rash, general groinal itch, loss of libido | diarrhea from this stuff gave me a hemorrhoid. haven't been able to do anything for about 2 weeks - friends say i'm on my 'death bed.' lost 10 lbs in 10 days (a silver lining) from loss of appetite: eating is impossible. developed small rash on back on day 5. male equiv of yeast infection on day 7, and - between loss of energy, itchiness, and general misery, absolutely no libido. i hate this drug and would advise anyone to take zithromax instead when possible. stopping today after 7/10 days that proceeded 2 days of cephalex. | M | 23 | 8 days | 7/22/2009 | 1 | Abcess in the nasal passage | I had slightly loose stool. Main issues were extreme fatigue and anxiety. Moodiness, Depression and joint pains. | I have been on Amoxicillin before, as well as other Penicillin antibiotics and other families of antibiotic with no ill effects. In my life, I have never experienced the level of anxiety and depression I have while on this medicine. I would feel depressed to the level of tears one second and afraid or angry the very next second with no outside stimulus to cause it. These symptoms took several days to initially surface and disappeared a few days after finishing my medicine. it did clear the infection, but I wonder if the internal cost was too high. I am sure a different antibiotic would have sufficed. I am definitely informing the doctor of these effects and will avoid this medicine unless it is a matter of life and death. | M | 32 | 10 days | 7/16/2009 | 1 | Sinus infection | After 6 days I broke out in a rash all over my torso. I also am itching all over and am lightheaded and irritable. I will never use this again! | M | 51 | 6 days | 7/9/2009 | 4 | cat bite | Diarrhea after one day of taking 2,000 mg.per day. Diarrhea more or less controlled by taking loperamide hydrochloride. | Better diarrhea than losing my arm! | M | 67 | 2 days | 7/3/2009 | 1 | Sinus Infection | Extreme muscle/joint pain in arms, shoulders and upper back, from shoulder to shoulder. I discontinued after 10 days and still have no relief. Started prescription 5/20/09, stopped 5/30 and as of today 6/6/09, the pain continues. | F | 58 | 10 days | 6/6/2009 | 1 | Sinus Infection | After taking Augmentin XR for 7 days, I broke out in hives on my arms, legs and scalp. Two days after stopping medication - I began to experience severe muscle and joint pain especially in my wrists and arms. I actually thought my wrist was broken except I knew there had been no injury! | I've taken Augmentin before with no side effects - however this time the dosage was much higher. | F | 43 | 7 days | 5/27/2009 | 1 | post surgery | ANXIETY, depression, fatigue but inability to sleep, JOINT PAIN, tingling in hands, night sweats, mouth sore, rash on spine, stomach cramps, LOWER BACK/KIDNEY PAIN, moderate to severe intestinal burning, URETER/bladder PAIN, mild diarrhea, dizziness, feeling of detachment, I GOT THE WORKS! | Was prescribed Augmentin to prevent any post-surgery infection. I started 1 day prior to surgery. I was on pain killers for the first couple days post-op so am unsure of onset of some of the side effects. Immediately post-op I had EXTREMELY SEVERE ANXIETY! The other problems started 4-5 days after starting. I completed the 10 day cycle, BARELY. I should have stopped earlier. Today is my 3rd day off & still dealing with lower-back/intestinal/ureter/bladder pain, fatigue. WILL NEVER TAKE AGAIN. I'm making sure it goes on my record as an ALLERGY. AVOID if you can. | M | 42 | 10 days | 5/21/2009 | 4 | mystery throat infection | No side effects! I usually get nauseous with antibiotics, but I didn't feel anything on Augmentin XR. | After reading comments on this site I was nervous about the side effects, but I had a really positive experience with Augmentin XR. The only complaint I have is that my infection (which is still unidentified even after two strep tests, mono test, and a CBC) came back while I was still on Augmentin (I was good for 5 days). I now get to have a tonsilectomy, but that is beside the point here. Side effects depend on the person, what is being treated, and probably the age of the person. I like this medicine! | F | 22 | 10 days | 5/16/2009 | 1 | chest infection | WORST HEADACHE OF MY LIFE, literally never ending, had it for a week over revision and cant think straight, feels like my head is full of mist.. i am also excessively tired and find it impossible to wake from sleeping. pains in my face and neck alongside the headache. Had one day of intense nausea when i first started the pack | would rather have a chest infection - seriously. | F | 20 | 7 days | 5/14/2009 | 4 | Chronic parotid gland infection | I have taken this drug many times over the years with awful diarrhoea each time - but not this time. I think it is because I have religiously eaten probiotic yoghurt each day. | Unfortunately I have had to take three tablets daily of Duo Forte, 875mg for over 6 weeks now, but I have tolerated it with no side effects. It usually works quickly, in a few days. | F | 54 | 42 days | 5/9/2009 | 4 | tick bite | Headache, drowsiness, lethargy. I don't normally get headaches and I am normally in a good mood. I am getting a severe headache within 20 minutes of taking the augmentin and it makes me slightly depressed. | M | 38 | 21 days | 5/5/2009 | 2 | sinusitis | Extreme fatigue, and severe muscle pain and weakness in the legs.The expense of this antibiotic is high, but I am asking the doctor today if I can stop it and get something else. | I will never take this again | F | 59 | 3 days | 4/24/2009 | 1 | sinusitis | severe cramping abd.pain,bloody diarrhea,vomiting | will never ever take it again | F | 40 | 5 days | 3/29/2009 | 1 | systemic infection from tooth | Heavy blood flow from period for 13 days (usually 5 days start- finish). On day 11-13 I was losing so much blood, about 3-4 times the amount on the heaviest day of a normal period, and I was feeling faint so I stopped Augmentin. Blood flow stopped. Also, joint pain started in my left hand and shoulder which still continues. | F | 31 | 13 days | 3/23/2009 | 1 | sinus infection | My 14 year daughter had severe diarrhea (despite taking a probiotic), extreme upper stomach pain, reflux, dizziness, no appetite. Although this medicine cleared up her sinus infection, I would NEVER recommend using it. Because of the problems, we stopped the medicine after 10 days (docs wanted her to take it 14). Due to the severe pain, my daughter missed 16 days of school, had 3 pediatrician visits, 1 ER visit, 2 pediatric GI visits, and 1 endoscopy (which showed inflammation in the small intestine)! I will never let any of my children use this medicine! | F | 14 | 10 days | 3/20/2009 | 1 | ear infection | Diarrhea,stomach cramp,muscle weakness,blood and mucus in my stool,lower back pain. | Its been more than a year I am still suffering lower back pain so I would never recommend taking this medicine. | F | 28 | 10 days | 3/1/2009 | 5 | Pneumonia | Some weakness and drowsiness. | Knocked the infection right outa me, and it was a nasty one which nearly killed me. Take on a full stomach, and supplement with acidophilus. As with all antibiotics, please use your entire prescription. | M | 55 | 10 days | 2/28/2009 | 3 | Sinus infection | Some intestinal bloating, which I balanced with probiotics. | F | 52 | 18 days | 2/25/2009 | 1 | sinus infection | I took this for a sinus infection. The symptoms started about 4 days into taking this stuff. Insomnia and everytime I took a dose my heart started throbbing. It gave me severe anxiety, felt like I couldn't catch my breath. I ended up going to the emergency room for a couple of anxiety attacks. I stopped taking the medicine after 11 days. I took this medicine to clear up one problem just so it could create another. | It cleared up my sinus infection but I won't take this again. | F | 37 | 11 days | 2/23/2009 | 5 | sinus infection | Loose stools. This was improved if I took dose with a full meal rather than a snack. | F | 49 | 10 days | 2/11/2009 | 3 | Ear & Chest infections | Vomitting and Diarrhea. Having been prescribed this a few times I have had this side effect about half the time. Doesn't always happen. | F | 31 | 7 days | 2/11/2009 | 2 | Sinusitus | Vomiting, Diarrhea, stomach pain, mild rash. After 4 doses experienced these symptoms. My doctor stopped the medicine yesterday and am still feel nauseated today and have diarrhea and no appetite. I have never had a reaction to an antibiotic or any other medication. My sinus is better but not worth the side effects. | F | 52 | 4 days | 1/29/2009 | 1 | Urinary Track Infection | Diarrhea, nausea, depression, anxiety | Will not take again | M | 30 | 2 weeks | 1/24/2009 | 1 | bronchitis | Normal side effects like diarrhea however I can handle that – no big deal. However it caused me behavioral changes such as depression, anxiety, irritability etc. I would definitely not recommend this for people in high stress environments or even for people with young children who have the tendency to “push your buttons” from time to time. Having patience with your screaming child is difficult enough as it is and the behavioral side effects from Augmentin did not help. | I took this for bronchitis. Symptoms went a way after a few weeks, but it was not worth the price. Normally my screaming kids dont really bother me (I have a two year old and a 1 year old) however while on augmentin I found myself anxious, drepessed and really up-tight. Ill never take it again because I yelled at my kids a few times which is something ive never done prior to taking Augmentin. | M | 32 | 2 weeks | 1/23/2009 | 1 | ear infection | major joint pain and diarrhea; stomach cramps | Thank God for this site! I've never had side effects from drugs before so I thought I had fibromyalgia! I'm fearful of antibiotic resistance so I was determined to just see it through on this drug but now that I see the joint pain could be from the drug there is no way I am taking one more pill ever again. Plus, my ear is still infected! | F | 35 | 9 days | 1/23/2009 | 3 | Sinusitis | Diarrhea. | I started taking Augmentin 4 days ago. Yesterday I started having diarrhea, and it's continuing today. I have to take it for at least 6 more days. So far I don't have any other reactions. | F | 51 | 4 days | 1/8/2009 | 1 | streph throat | I was feeling a sore throat for a few days. Upon taking this i immediately felt better inthe throat the next day. but gradually during the course i have begun having horrible body aches and anxiety. other than that i am well. I have been off the antibiotics for 2 days and the pains have yet to subside. Also i did get a clouded feeling while on it. Ive never had a reaction on antibiotics like this. Its horrible. I did kick the infection but at a steep price. I would not recommend this one if you can avoid it. | M | 26 | 10 days | 1/7/2009 | 1 | following sinus surgery | headache, dizziness and feeling 'foggy' in the head. Upset stomach, thrush, intense aching in my upper arms leading to tendon pain. Severe anxiety. | I took a 10 day course of this drug. The 'foggy' feeling in the head continued for sometime afterwards. Thrush started the day I finished the course. The following day I experienced sudden, intense aching in both my upper arms, that by the next day had resulted in severe tendon pain requiring weeks of treatment. Several days after finishing the course I began to experience severe anxiety which has continued some 2 months later. I would like to hear from anyone with similar experiences, particularly the anxiety problem. Can't seem to get anyone in the medical profession to consider it might be the drugs. | F | 40 | 10 days | 12/9/2008 | 1 | possible infection in gum | I had drowsiness, headaches, dizzy, confused, lightheaded feelings, stomach discomfort, appetite completely went, diarrhoea, sore stomach | I was given this drug for a possible gum infection by A&E at the hospital, I have taken a few antibiotics but I have never in all my life have felt as bad as on this. It felt like it took over my body totally and it was a very scary experience my doctors denied it which made me feel even worse saying that I was prescribed this medicine in 2002. I have had penicillin before but didn't know if it was the second ingredient my body didn't like even coming off it it took a while to get back to normal very scary. Would like to hear from others experiences by email | M | 37 | 7 days | 11/13/2008 | 2 | Tooth abscess | Similar to other peoples on here, really bad headaches, dizziness, nausea, diahrea, terrible night sweats, generally feeling run down and really bad dry skin on my face. | This drug is horrendous, have been taking it for 4 days now (3 more to go!) the past 2 days i have had off work i don't feel like i can leave the house! It did work clearing up my abscess in 24 hours though but its not worth all this greif. | F | 23 | 4 days | 10/22/2008 | 1 | Urinary Infection | After 3 days of taking 625mg Augmenting every 8 Hours, I've experienced severe stomack pains , cramps , nausea and sever bloody diarrhoea and after 36 Hours had to call an ambulance and admitted into A&E with severe dehydration and mineral disbalance, not mentioning anemia.Had stopped Augmentin immediately after the symptoms occured but still had to stay in the hospital for 5 days due to the severity of the bleeding. | Avoid if possible as it has attacked my digestive mucosa without me having any pre-existent digestive conditions . | F | 40 | 3 days | 9/25/2008 | 1 | Diverticulitis | I experienced stomache cramp while taking this medication, which has begun to get worse, 2 days after finishing the medication. | I am wondering if it's possible for this medication to cause stomach cramping days after finishing the medication. My stomach cramps are worse now. | F | 64 | 7 days | 9/9/2008 | 1 | bronchitis | overall muscle weakness, severe leg weakness, falling | stopped taking after the second day and actually fell out of bed | M | 34 | 2 days | 8/26/2008 | 1 | Kidney Infection | Horrible Diahrea,cramping,skin peeling,vagainal itching and peeling to back area,cramps no sleep,dizzy,burning,massive upset stomach | I will never take this stuff again it has made it to where i can not get out of the house it burns so badly i have been taking it for 6 days and it hasd been the worse 6 days ever do not take this stuff it is perscribed for 10 days but i do not care the cost of this stuff it is going in the trash and never again will this be in my house | F | 26 | 10 days | 8/10/2008 | 3 | took for abcessed tooth | after taking for 14 days,developed acid reflux and severe anxiety,which neither one i have ever had.can anyone tell how long until these symptoms are gone.i am on meds for both problems.this is affecting my entire life.i will never take this medicine again. | F | 44 | 14 days | 7/23/2008 | 5 | sinus infection | crazy diarrhea | worth it because it knocked out the sinus pain in 24 hours. 6 days left. | F | 36 | 10 days | 7/10/2008 | 2 | infected toenail | No explosive diarrhea, but all my silver jewelry tarnished. What the hell? :/ i had to go buy silver jewelry cleaner. I also had to pee about every half hour starting around the fifth day. | F | 14 | 10 days | 7/6/2008 | 1 | Sinus infection | Depression. | I had taken this drug for a year on and off for a bad infection in my jaw and had no side effects. I took it for a sinus infection years later and it caused depression so I stopped. | M | 45 | 1 days | 6/21/2008 | 3 | sinus infection | Initially none, then after first course of 10 days, inability to settle down and sleep, extreme weepiness and anxiety. | Prescribed for my 12 year old son who had two infected sinuses. This knocked him for a loop. After 10 days on the drug he couldn't sleep and drove us crazy with anxious fears at bedtime. I think this is a drug of last resort for someone like my son. But you won't know until you try it.:( | M | 12 | 2 weeks | 5/31/2008 | 3 | bRONCHITIS/SINUS INFECTION | jOINT PAIN & YEAST INFECTION VAGINAL ITCHING AND BURNING | NOT AS BAD AS I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE. I AM VERY SENSITVE TO MOST ANTIBIOTICS AND THIS IS A STRONG ONE . I COULD HAVE LIVED WITH OUT THE YEAST INFECTION THOUGH | F | 31 | 10 days | 5/28/2008 | 1 | before tooth surgery | I am adding to my first post . . . I had horrible side effects from Augmentin. My hives are finally gone after two months. I peeled head to toe. That's stopped now. However, I have bad joint pain now in my right hand. I can't open bottle tops sometimes because of the pain! I hope this goes away as well. Anyone still got joint pain after months? | M | 40 | 7 days | 4/17/2008 | 1 | Sinus infection | Nausea, vomiting, severe stomach cramps, diarrhea was so severe that I couldn't get out of my bed. | This was the worst antibiotics i've ever taken. | F | 34 | 4 days | 4/13/2008 | 4 | sinus infection | First week, as suspected cramping and stomach issues- but after 2 weeks and through the 6 week course severe muscle and joint pain. It's been 10 days and this hasn't subsided. Another CT scan will show if the infection is totally gone. | M | 55 | 45 days | 4/7/2008 | 4 | kidney infection | nothing really; light flareup of existing lung issue, no biggie. | Switched to this after a bad bout of side effects with Cipro. While this has a longer run (14 days vs. 3 days), I'm much happier. | F | 23 | 14 days | 3/22/2008 | 4 | strep t hroat | SEVERE yeast infection, spreading to my thigh, almost down to my knees, and around to my butt. anxiety, nausea, loose stools, also seems to make me drowsy. | got rid of my strep throat in like minutes. | F | 29 | 10 days | 3/10/2008 | 5 | Recurring Maxillary Sinus Infection | None. | Within 18 hours I was feeling much better. No reaction (diarrhea, nausea, or skin rashes) at all. Much better than the previous antibiotics that had tried and failed to alleviate the infection. | M | 27 | 10 days | 3/2/2008 | 5 | Pneumonia | I havent had any side effects except to be feeling 100% better!! I have taken it for 4 days now and have 6 left to go. Great med! | The cost of this medicine is very high but worth it due to how quickly it works. I had read this webpage before taking the medicine and was very worried about side effects but so far none. I am eating before I take the pill and also eating yogurt to prevent digestive problems. | F | 37 | 4 days | 2/23/2008 | 1 | sinus infection /bronchitis | Constant watery diarrhea, can't leave the house while on this stuff. | This is the WORST antibiotic I've ever taken. I've never had a reaction to antibiotics. I would not recommend this med to anyone. | F | 43 | 4 days | 2/2/2008 | 5 | Sinusitus | Started feeling better quickly. | This stuff is incredible. Knocked out a sinus infection that resisted previous treatment. I had no side effects whatsoever and I think that this is a miracle drug. | M | 38 | 10 days | 1/12/2008 | 4 | Sinus | Some diarea, but i know i have to take Nystatin, or Acidophilus for a stomach flora | M | 41 | 10 days | 1/4/2008 | 5 | Sinus infection | I had no side effects at all. It just did its job. I had seen this site before taking it, so I was worried, but no problems. | F | 47 | 10 days | 12/3/2007 | 1 | Sinus Infection | Severe migraine, stomach cramps, upset stomach, severe skin itching, (gerd) acid reflux, insomnia | Discontinued at 6 days still suffering from sever skin itching and insomnia 4 days after discontinuing. Never had a problem with plain amoxicillin. | M | 68 | 6 days | 11/25/2007 | 2 | Animal Bite | Diarrhea or very loose stool with mucous first 3 days, then retruned after a few more days. Slight nausea, dizziness | Perscribed 4000 MG a day for 10 days.I dont like this stuff. The diarreah is pretty bad and the mucous and gas that comes with it made it unnerving. I dont recommend this RX. I dont usually have side effects to antibiotics! | F | 37 | 10 days | 11/23/2007 | 4 | Acute Sinus infection | Gas, bloating, constipation, a little nausea and dizziness (not sure if this symptom was assoicated heavy sinus though)and weakened bladder. | With a Chronic active autoimmune Hepatitis (in remission), liver damage, I am more than cautious about taking antibiotics. I took Amoxicillin for 1st day (taken previously for sinus, which had sent me to emerg with severe stomach pain),doctor recommended Augmentin & Clavulanate potassium, 625 mg x 2 daily, which I took for a total of 9 days. Doctor suggested a 14 day treatment for acute sinus, but I have difficulty with long term antibiotics due to liver damage, and understand my body’s tolerance quite well. Besides we don’t really know how much of the tooth problem could be affecting the sinus condition or visa versa, either way, a bad infection. After researching the drug, I also decided on lots of plain yogurt in between doses to keep the stomach as normal as possible. Overall, the pain has lessened and facial swelling has gone down. Tooth remains to be seen, but told this drug would help infection in this area too. | F | 61 | 9 days | 11/22/2007 | 2 | Persistent sinus infection | Terrible diarrhea; rash/hives/itching; muscle cramps in toes/feet; sore lump/extended bruising on a finger, though I don't know how to be certain this is a side effect, but it is surely something I've never seen before. Also having daily migraines and insomnia, but don't know if these are necessarily side effects of the Augmentin XR. | I am on day 6 of 10, and I feel like the cure is worse than the illness. My yogurt-banana-rice diet (what I can tolerate with the Augmentin so hard on my system) hasn't been very satisfying, and I feel just horrible. My sinus infection may be better, but I don't know if it was worth how awful I feel on this antibiotic. | F | 48 | 6 days | 10/17/2007 | 1 | infection after surgery | nausea, vomiting, severe diarrhea, weight loss, c diff infection, severe stomach pain, fatigue, joint pain. | It is awful. The worst antibiotic I have ever taken. The side affects are worse than what you are taking them for. I will NEVER take this again. Now they think I might have liver damage from such a high dose. 4000 mg a day! for 28 days. Took them for 24 days stopped almost two weeks ago and still fell just as bad if not worse than when I started. Still have fever. Good luck to anyone taking this med. | F | 29 | 24 days | 8/22/2007 | 3 | sinus infection | awful joint and muscle pain, made me think something was horribly wrong, I could barely do my job, even though the sinus infection was under control | YES! Others have had the joint and muscle pain, it's not the most common side effect, but it does happen. So I am hoping it will go away once I finish the drug. | F | 50 | 6 days | 7/17/2007 | 2 | Urinary Track Infection | Very fast resting heart rate, loss of appetite, feeling nauseated, vision “blacking out” when standing up too fast and then returning after 10 seconds, diarrhea | This medicine makes me feel more sick than I expected. My heart is beating so fast within an hour of taking it I feel like I'm exercising constantly. | F | 20 | 7 days | 6/18/2007 | 2 | upper respiratory infection | intense, unpleasant dizziness, loss of appetitie | i discontinued use after four days because the side effects were so unpleasant. However, it did seem to help bring down my original fever. | F | 47 | 4 days | 5/15/2007 | 4 | Chronic Sinusitis | None as of yet, but I have taken this before and expereinced slight diarrera. If you stay hydrated and eat regular amount of yogurt it goes a long way to helping offset the side affects. Also, take the drug exactly as stated with plenty of food. I have had sinus surgery and several bouts with sinus infections. Clearly the best advice is to not get sick in the first place, but without this drug I would be in trouble. | Unless otherwise directed take the full course. If you are on this drug in the first place it must be for a good reason. This is nothing to mess around with and failing to complete the course can result in antibiotic resistent bacteria in your head. I would add that learning about your body is key to managing reoccuring sinus infections. I have found relief in using OTC drugs at key times makes all the difference. If you feel your sinuses swelling and getting congested hit it hard with Ibrofen and a 12hour decongestent (Sudafed). Since using this approach I avoided sinus infections for 2 years until this spring. | M | 33 | 10 days | 5/5/2007 | 3 | chronic sinus infection | I had diarrhea but took a diflucan to prevent yeast infection and the diarrhea stopped immediately. Might be coincidence but thought I should mention it. Now I am having severe muscle cramping in feet, legs and back. Again could be an interaction with other meds or maybe I need to drink more water. | F | 39 | 14 days | 4/27/2007 | 3 | spider bite | On day two had explosive watery diarrhea that came without warning. Have continued to have very watery diarrhea but no other apparent side effects yet. I am nursing, and my baby has some loose stools, but so far no explosive episodes like I did. Have had some itching around the bite, but had that before. Now on day 3 of 10 | I was aware of the diarrhea and yeast infection side effects before taking it, but was willing to try it to save my leg. I also had a shot of cephalosporin (sp?) antibiotic on day one as well. I was glad to hear about eating yogurt and am definately going to try this. My bite has stopped spreading and the burning and overall itch and discomfort has died down - so if this is because of the Augmentin, I'll deal with the diarrhea. I am going to call my doctor to let him know if it persists for another day, especially after eating yogurt. | F | 36 | 3 days | 3/21/2007 | 5 | sinus and ear infection | The worst diareah I have ever had. I mean I could not even leave the house the get my daughter off the school bus. | The only thing that cures my chronic sinus and ear infections. Side effects are worth it. | F | 33 | 10 days | 3/8/2007 | 3 | uterine infection | Severe cramping(thought my uterine ifection was getting worse), nausea,watery diarrhea, muscle aches, anxiety. Just not feeling "Right" | I noticed improvement with my symptoms within the first 24 hours but the side effects suck. I didn't know about taking the probiotics so maybe that might have helped to have less side effects. I have 2 more days and I have already skipped a dose because of how it makes me feel. Hopefullly I will be able to hold out until the end. | F | 20 | 5 days | 3/6/2007 | 3 | Upper resp infection/tonsilitis | Bloating, Diarrhea, head ache, muscle aches esp in legs and chest and lower back, weakness, fatigue, nausea | Well, the coughing etc has stopped, and my tonsils shrunk back to normal size, but i feel like crap. I'm on day four. the side effects hit in the middle of day two, and have been getting gradually worse. but i guess the drug completed its purpose, im not suffering from my illness anymore, i'm suffering because of the drug itself. | F | 19 | 7 days | 1/13/2007 | 2 | sinus infection | cramps, diarrhea (sp?), gas, yeast infection | I feel like a scene from "War of the Worlds" is waging in my intestines. There's not enough toilet paper in the house to keep up with the diarrhea, and I don't feel much better than I did four days ago... | F | 37 | 4 days | 1/7/2007 | 5 | sinusitis | none that were noted | after a series of 5 different antibiotics from family doctor, siusitis, bronchitis did not improve. specialist prescribed augmentin xr 1000. took entire course of med, to feel 90% better. a week after completing back to new. thank god for augmentin xr | M | 50 | 10 days | 11/16/2006 | 5 | Strep Throat | Some gas and bloating. | Just wanted to update my previous comments on this drug. I'm on day 8 of 10 days. My Doctor confirmed the diagnosis of Strep Throat bacteria from the culture throat swab he took last week. The more I use the drug the side effects don't seem as bad. I would recommend this drug for treatment of Strep Throat and bacteria! --- It really cured me quickly ! Thanks :-) | M | 27 | 10 days | 9/22/2006 | 5 | Sore Throat - Tonsilitis | Some gas and bloated stomach, constipation. | After 5 days of horrible swollen painful tonsils and not being able to sleep or eat or drink due to intense pain when swallowing I went to the doctor and he gave me an Rx for 10-day course of Augumentin XR.... I took the first 2 pills immediately after leaving the Dr's office and my fever and sore throat subsided within 24 hours ! I was able to go back to work the next day and was able to sleep finally. The pus on the sides of my tonsils disappeared and my voice returned to normal. I'm on day 4 of 10 right now. The side effects were not that bad, only some mild gas and bloating and mild stomach cramps... I've been eating a lot of yogurt and pro-biotic drinks to replenish my intestinal friendly bacteria. | M | 27 | 10 days | 9/16/2006 | 5 | chronic sinus infection | none | finally cleared up my chronic sinus infection!! YAY!! | F | 28 | 10 days | 8/9/2006 | 1 | sinus infection | Severe arthritic attacks three times during three courses of Augmentin XR This happened three times, each after about 8 to 10 days of taking Augment XR. Also severe diarrhea. | Extremely severe joint pain in knees, back, wrists, shoulders, hands. I could not walk without help for a couple of days. After many blood tests, doctors concluded Augmentin was likely cause. Has this happened to anyone else? | F | 65 | 12 days | 6/28/2006 | 4 | sinus infection | Moodiness and depression. | Due to the other review, I've been lucky. I am taking 1000/62.5mg twice daily. I have to say I felt worse before I felt better. Today is day 4 of 10 and am just begining to feel better. For those first few days you felt like a war is waging inside you. Today, I feel a lot better and some had energy. The downer is it seems to give me some depression, it also made me start my menses a week early. | F | 26 | 10 days | 5/9/2006 | 1 | sinus infection | Increased heart rate and anxiety along with muscle cramping and spasms. I also felt strange sensations in my arms and hands. | I experienced symptoms within 1 hour of taking the medication. | F | 27 | 6 days | 4/9/2006 | 1 | Sinus infec. ear infect. bronch. | The absolute worst bloody diarehha. Thought my internal organs were going to come out of me one way or another. Lost 5 lbs. so far and my intestines are still unsettled. I can't afford to lose any more weight. (I way 90 lbs. now} | On the 3rd day I quit taking this and called the M.D. No other medication was perscribed. | F | 58 | 3 days | 3/5/2006 | 1 | animal bite | nausea with every dose, feminine itching,blood in stool, lack of concentration,never feeling well rested | I normally do not take any medication and treat symptoms naturally (homeopathically). This is why. | F | 30 | 10 days | 12/18/2005 |
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ratings: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine. |