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 |
| 1 | Drug-resistant E Coli UTI | Where to begin? Hives, itching, dizziness, faint feeling, cloudy head, drugged-feeling, anxiety, depression, reflux, heavy/weak limbs, extreme fatigue. Ended 10-day course 2 days early, today. Fought a 3-month urinary tract infection (post hysterectomy w/catheter) with five rounds of antibiotics before a culture was finally done and determined I had a drug resistant form of E Coli causing the UTI. The side effects have been so horrible and the UTI pain still exists so I discontinued med. Should know tomorrow results of recheck culture but expect it to be positive due to continued burning. Doctor said he already alerted Infectious Disease dept immediately after first culture to prepare for possible IV treatments. This drug was only a hit or miss antibiotic for this strain of E Coli bacteria. (Note: mfg is Sandoz, 875/125, 2 x daily) | F | 48 | 8 days 875/125 | 1/9/2013 | 4 | Sinus Infection | been feeling unusually tired, sluggish, depressed and having mood swings. It didn't occur to me that it might be the drugs! Now that i know why i feel so terrible i've found some relief and will contine my 5 to 10 day course. it's working for it's intended purpose | F | 20 | 3 days 2X day | 10/25/2012 | 2 | Cat bite | intermittent headache, sleepiness, minor joint pain and increased heart rate (temporary) lasting less than an hour. | I did take probiotics with every dose and experienced no stomach upset/issues but the sleepiness is a major drag. Drink a LOT of water with this drug to dilute it. | F | 51 | 10 days 875 2X day | 9/4/2012 | 4 | Cellulitis | Diarrhea, then constipation!, muscle soreness, joint pain, anxiety, vaginal yeast infection, thrush in mouth | Make sure you take this with food, otherwise you will have diarrhea. HOWEVER, I had been taking a supposedly good probiotic, and was having diarrhea so bad I was pooping my pants. Thought it was the Augmentin, but when I stopped taking the probiotic, the diarrhea stopped. Was eating Chobani yogurt with every meal (add 4 Equal if you like sweeter yogurt), and then actually got constipated. Had not pooped in a solid week, and had to go to ER for enema. My muscles and joints are killing me. Thought it might be the infection, but lots of others are reporting this. This is the WORST antibiotic I have ever taken, but the Clavanate Potassium part is supposed to help resistant infections. Was in hospital on IV Vancomycin and Ampicillin (the IV form of Augmentin), and released on this oral form. Infection is better, but feel like I've been run over by a truck! | F | 56 | 16 days 875 2X day | 8/23/2012 | 1 | Asthmatic Bronchitis | Severe coughing, mood swings, difficulty breathing, nausea, depression. | M | 20 | 2 days 875mg/125m | 7/12/2012 | 1 | Wound infection | I have upset stomac, joint pains, insomnia, feel feverish but no fever. I was told to take for 10 days but I'm thinking of stopping, I feel owful | M | 58 | 7 days 875-125 MG 2X day | 5/11/2012 | 1 | sinus infection | Severe joint (hip) pain. Never had any troubles with my hips in my life. Pain has been so severe I felt sick. On the 9th day started with neck, shoulder and back pain. Hopefully if I discontinue this it will stop. Will never take this drug again. | F | 69 | 9 days 875-125 2X day | 2/23/2012 | 4 | Post Op Infection | A little bit of nausea if taken after food, i found taking them just before eating helped alot! depression, mood swings. | F | 26 | 1 weeks 635 | 2/22/2012 | 1 | Sinus infection | The worst vomiting and diarrhea I have ever had for 5 hours straight probably should have gone to hospital but couldn't move this was within 2 hours of taking 1 pill - never again | F | 64 | 1 days 125 Mg 2X day | 2/17/2012 | 1 | Sinus Infection | Severe stomache pain and vomitting. Sick as a dog. Had to go to ER. | AMOXICILLIAN IS WAAAAAAAAAY Better and safer when its not cut with other chemichals. | F | 35 | 7 days 250 3X day | 1/27/2012 | 1 | Chronic staph, skin, tissue | F | 35 | 110 days 875 2X day | 1/21/2012 Patient History | 1 | Sinus Infection | Joint pain, muscle soreness, stiff, aching joints | Took the generic form Sandoz.. Augmentin made me crawl to the doctor's office the day after Christmas. After 3 short days (3 pills), I am now recovering from the most pain I have ever felt on my life. I have been prescribed steroids, pain pills, and muscle relaxers (more meds) to treat the horrendous side effects from a med. What sense does that make? Still can't bend my back, still can't walk upright, 8 days later...Anybody out there suing Sandoz? | F | 44 | 14 days 875 2X day | 1/2/2012 | 1 | Sinus Infection | I am on Paxil for Panic Attacks but had not had one in over 3 years. On day 3 of taking this med I had a severe panic attack and have felt on the verge of one for the next 2 days. I'm stopping the Augmentin and never taking it again. Severe diahrrea and nausea too -- because of this I got dehydrated. This has been an awful experience! | F | 44 | 5 days 1X day | 12/19/2011 | 3 | UTI | Nausea loose motions dryness of mouth and vagina headache vaginal yeast infection | F | 27 | 7 days 2gxdaily | 12/10/2011 | 1 | Sinus Allergy, Cough with fever | Dizzyness, Loose stools, upset stomach and Vaginal Yeast Infection | It cause me YEAST INFECTION! Terrible medicine!! | F | 24 | 7 days 680 1X day | 8/1/2011 | 1 | Tonsillitis | Side effects, panic attacks, anxiety, depression, nausea, diarrhea, tiredness, dizziness. | The side effects started 2 days into taking the medication. Panic attacks, anxiety, depression by day 4 severe nausea and moderate diarrhea. It is now 3 days after I have finished the 5 day course and I am extremely dizzy, tired, anxious, still nauseous and have light diarrhea. Hoping this subsides very soon as I cannot even think about work. | F | 39 | 5 days 875mg 2X day | 7/24/2011 | 1 | Bronchitis | Diarrhea, Nausea, Depression, Anxiety. | I have had to start taking an anti-depressant as I thought I was going to go crazy from the anxiety attacks I had after taking this for 7 days!!! Thankfully my sister also has started taking this medication and is experiencing the same side effects. And funny enough after 4 days of stopping Augmentin, my anxiety has gone. Knowing that Zoloft takes 2 - 3 weeks to work, I am fully convinced that it was the Augmentin that made me feel the worst anxiety in my life. I also had Diarrhea and no appetite whatsoever. Never in my life have I suffered from such appetite suppression as I have on this medication. I feel like these Augmentin poisened me and would say to anyone who is sensitive to medication and prone to anxiety - Beware!!! | F | 35 | 7 days 875mg/125m 2X day | 7/24/2011 | 4 | Sinus Infection | I've been on for 7 days. Depression, irritability, TAKE WITH FOOD. I puked the whole day when I attempted to delay eating with it. Pretty sure I have a yeast infection at this point | Otherwise, it's not THAT bad. It is after all an antibiotic and a large dose. There haven't been any side effects that aren't pretty normal. Suggestion: take probiotics with it. | F | 25 | 10 days 2000 2X day | 3/30/2011 | 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 | 2 | tonsillitis | insomnia, dry mouth, heavy limbs... | feelings of anxiousness, depression | F | 28 | 10 days 250mg 2X day | 3/9/2011 |