AUGMENTIN XR Reviews (AMOXICILLIN; CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM)Average Rating: 2.1 (192 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare AUGMENTIN XR with similar:
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RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR AUGMENTIN XR | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
5 | chronic sinusitis | None | Augmentin XR1000 has been my only saving grace at keeping my chronic sinusitis under control. I at least can taste and smell and there is no discharge when using it as a prophylactic.Sinus surgery was unsuccessful as well as numerous other attempts such as allergy shots, Medications that were vaporized,etc. Thousands have been spent with this condition. My fear now is that the Augmentin is losing the sinusitis war as I have just had a tube put in my left ear. Extreme Congestion is also recurring. I will continue with the sinus irrigation and hopefully find a doctor that can help. | M | 52 | 16 months 1000 1X day | 11/3/2010 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 5 | Sinus Infection/Strep throat | Zero side effects. | M | 51 | 10 days 2000 2X day | 5/25/2015 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 4 | Bacterial pneumonia | Fourth day into the course, I started feeling wicked headaches. Today, day five, I had one of the worst migraines I remember having. My doctor thinks Augmentin is not to blame, but toxins of the dying bacteria in my lungs. I have taken Augmentin Duo Forte a few times; other than this time, I had no apparent side effects. | From the start of the course, my fever disappeared and my body temperature decreased from 40.1 degrees centegrade (104.2 F) to 37 degrees centegrade (98.6 F). I think this antibiotic should not be the first choice for minor infections, such as strep throat (as many users on this page), but it did wonders for my pneumonia. | M | 36 | 10 days 1000 mg 2X day | 3/24/2011 | 3 | Sinusitis | Feeling very tired with nauseatic feeling. Feverish with headache and overall lathargic feeling. I will end my course today so I am hoping that I will feel better. My sinusitis is better though. | M | 47 | 7 days 1g 2X day | 10/10/2010 | 3 | Sinus infection | The works .... Hot sweats .. Severe headaches joint pain exhaustion | Hey just thought I'd share my experience was taking this drug for sinus infection like most people experienced severe headaches . Joint pain. Back pain .., dizziness. Loss of appetite etc etc . Within the second day I couldn't get out of bed due to feeling so yuck thought screw it I'm gonna go cook a massive meal ... Even though I struggled to eat ... I had fruit rice steak bread etc within 1 hour I was feeling so much better and was able to sleep ..... So I just started doing that procedure throughout the 5 day course of taking 2 tablets a day ... I ate ... Then ate ... Ate ate and ate ....... I made sure I was always eating good sized meals and I drank 3 litres of water a day and let me tell you it worked ..... I had still had side effects but they were no were near as powerful from the first couple days ........ At times I would literally have to force the food down my mouth with alot of water and it worked good ....... You won't feel like eating at all but .. Force at least 3 meals a day not snacks but proper portioned meals .,... And add all you can ... Eggs steak bread vegetables fruit and WATER ... Hope that helps | M | 23 | 5 days 2X day | 9/6/2010 | 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 | 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 | 3 | ear infection | diarrhea, depression, extreme tiredness, mood swings | M | 28 | 7 days 375mg 3X day | 9/19/2013 |