Augmentin for Skin or Soft Tissue Infection User Reviews

• Gia...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 14, 2018

"I feel like the people that come on here to read reviews are people like me who have anxieties about taking medications. I needed this medication for a skin infection after my C-section. I was nervous about the symptoms after reading the comments on here, but I had ZERO problems with this medication. I was prescribed 875 mg 2x daily. I made sure I ate a probiotic yogurt before starting this med and had one every day for 7 days until I was finished. I had no upset stomach or diarrhea."

• Joe...
• December 27, 2014

"Overall, not too bad. I had some mild nausea and diarrhea the first two or three days, but then I drank Kefir, which helped immensely. Be sure to take it as directed with some food (you don't need a whole meal) and eat yogurt, etc. I highly recommend Kefir during Augmentin therapy. I began clearing the infection by the second day. Remember, most people have little to no side effects with these medications, so what you tend to read on the Internet is negatively biased."

• Car...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 21, 2015

"I have adult acne and rosacea due to PCOS. I have redness, welt-type acne, rash-type scene, black/whiteheads on my face. When taking Augmentin, all my skin problems disappear within 2-5 days and my face stays clear while taking the prescription. Augmentin is a Godsend."

• Ril...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 21, 2020

"I had a stye that turned into cellulitis with extreme swelling, redness, and pain. If you Google the most extreme pics of periorbital cellulitis, I looked worse than those. My lower eyelid was so swollen that it was projected so far out that when I closed my eye, my inside tissue, the mucous membrane was completely exposed. It felt like my skin was ripping apart. I was prescribed 1000 mg Augmentin, and after the first tablet, I was about 25% better. After the second tablet, all pain was gone and it went down to looking like a normal stye again. This was in just 24 hours. By the end of day 3, you'd never know it happened. I've also been prescribed Augmentin for bronchitis and respiratory infections, and it's quick and works great for those as well."

• All...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 10, 2020

"I took Augmentin for a nasty stye that was getting increasingly worse. I do not have a good track record with antibiotics as I have either broken out in hives or it has caused some intolerable mood swings. I was nervous about taking it, but the stye caused me so much pain that I gave in. Hours after the first dose, the stye came to a head and immediately started draining. It felt like so much of the pain had finally left my eye. By day 4, other than the scar/scab, my eye looks and feels like normal. My digestion is a bit out of whack, but I deal with other complicated gastro issues, so this was not a big deal for me. Probiotics and kefir to help!"

• Anonymous
• July 1, 2008

"I suffered from pseudofolliculitis behind my head for years, and by chance, I got Augmentin from Libya without any prescription. In Europe, all the doctors that I consulted could not find a solution for this problem, so one day I just walked into a pharmacy in Libya and showed it to the doctor in charge of the pharmacy, who advised me to take Augmentin. I was a bit hesitant, but before my returning date (after 5 days), I noticed that all the bumps were drying, and now I'm very proud of my head."

• Ada...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 28, 2017

"I've been taking this for about two weeks to combat cellulitis, and after first trying Keflex and Bactrim, which did not work, the Augmentin is working quite well. I haven't had any stomach upset or GI discomfort. I haven't had any diarrhea that couldn't be easily stopped with a normal dose of over-the-counter loperamide. Had a slight bit, but the loperamide fixed that right up."

• wh7...
• October 26, 2010

"I have used Augmentin several times, mainly for skin infection (acne), and had found it effective, although I took only half a course of 7 tabs x 625 mg on each occasion. So far, I have experienced no side effects. I also increased my probiotics intake while on this antibiotic. The probiotics should not be taken at the same time, but after a lapse of time, say four hours or longer after consuming the drug. I would recommend Augmentin, as it is effective, and to me, there are no side effects."

• Mur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 3, 2019

"I started this 6 days ago for an infection from a knife cut on my thumb knuckle. It seemed to work, and swelling is down, however, I was advised to stop using it due to the side effects. Severe nausea upon waking, chills, agitation, unable to keep still yet tired, lightheaded and fatigued. The panic attacks and constant catastrophic thinking really made me need to stop this med. I hope it killed the infection because I think I may need a medicated coma for my next round."

• Bet...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 23, 2020

"I was prescribed Augmentin for what my doctor thought was a skin infection on my right leg. Well, after taking my first dose, within 2 hours, my stomach became extremely upset... burning... nausea... diarrhea... bloating... and anxiety and panic have always been an issue for me, but after Augmentin, it was immediately 20 times worse. My doctor ended up telling me to stop taking it on day 5 because it was getting worse and worse. My skin infection cleared up with some hydrocortisone cream and antibiotic ointment, but it's been over 3 months since stopping this medication, and I'm still having major stomach issues and mental issues, so please be careful, people, especially if you have anxiety or stomach issues beforehand."

• Sad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 25, 2016

"I was prescribed this twice a day for 7 days. I'm halfway through, and I recently developed severe headaches, decreased appetite, decreased urination, and shortness of breath. No diarrhea yet, but I did feel nauseous this morning. I hope not to get diarrhea because I'm trying to heal an anal fissure. I tested negative for some common STDs, so I don't know what I have, but my groin lymph nodes still seem to be swollen. :/"

• Lac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 31, 2020

"I was prescribed Augmentin (Amox-Clav) 125 mg every twelve hours for 10 days. Starting having diarrhea the day I started, and by day five, I became so sick I thought I was going to have to go to the ER. Horrible stomach pain and cramps, fever, extreme weakness, painful muscles, mainly in legs, nasty sweat, nightmares, and I lost my sense of smell...which may have been a good thing since I was pretty much stuck in the bathroom. The fever and pain lasted two days after I stopped taking the Augmentin on day five. The diarrhea has continued (on day eight after discontinuing drug) and is pretty much spontaneous. I can’t go anywhere. I have never had stomach issues in my life (I’m 50). I fear my gut is damaged beyond repair. This is a nasty, nasty drug. Also, has worsened my depression and mental state in general."

• nau...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 10, 2018

"Throughout the whole course, I had horrible nausea and diarrhea. :/ Two weeks after finishing the course, I'm still sick! So fatigued, flu-like symptoms, chills and sweats, terrible cramps, and always in the bathroom. I've now been diagnosed with colitis from Augmentin. I'm more sick after the course than I was before I actually needed the antibiotics! I've never had a reaction to any other antibiotic, so would never take that again."

• Dag...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 11, 2022

"Doc gave me Augmentin for some injury that broke the skin (too many injuries ago to remember). After the second day, I started seeing things that weren't there. Ended up in the hospital for 4 days until they figured it out. Rare side effect of Augmentin, psychosis. CRAZY."

• Boy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 18, 2016

"I was prescribed Augmentin 875 to be taken twice a day for 10 days to try and prevent infection from a bad cat bite. I did experience symptoms, but because I suffer from IBS, it mostly seemed like an IBS flare to me. The looser stools started on day two, but they were not diarrhea. That was it until around day 8 when I bloated like you wouldn't believe. It was all up in my stomach, and nothing gave me relief. However, I continued taking my pills and my probiotics and finished a couple of days ago. The side effects were not pleasant, but they were much less unfortunate than I was expecting after reading reviews. I never got an infection from the cat bite, which normally leads to one in about 80% of people. So, the drug worked!"

• Cuz...
• March 20, 2019

"Augmentin has been a saving grace for my acne. It works so great when nothing else works. Unfortunately, over the years, it has lost its effectiveness. Ten years ago, I would take a course and have clear skin for months. Now, a full course of Augmentin 875 mg will only last a few weeks after taking it before the unbearable itch and painful acne appear. Not sure what step to take next..."

• Tir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 11, 2016

"I took this medicine for a tooth abscess that couldn't be drained during the root canal. Severe diarrhea, headaches, minor heartburn, and I felt as though my throat were closing (doc said minor allergic reaction). I have been taking a probiotic and eating yogurt, but it hasn't helped with the stomach upset at all. It helped with the abscess, but 8 days later it isn't completely cleared. I've been switched to Clindamycin due to the tightening in my throat. Scared to death and sick of antibiotics."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2016

"Don't know what's worse... the cellulitis infection or side effects of Augmentin. Headache, gassiness, bloating, stomach upset from day one. Horrible vomiting on day five. Thank goodness I only have a seven-day Rx. Calling the doctor tomorrow and will beg not to take the last two days or switch to something else."

• cat...
• September 15, 2017

"Took this for 10 days after a cat bite got infected. Noticed hyperactivity during the course, but it was two days after I finished the course that the real fun started - fatigue, head fog, inability to do anything, weight loss (three kg in four days!), really bad insomnia (unable to sleep until 5 am), unable to stomach anything except carbs. After a week of this, the nausea started, so that I couldn't eat anything without debilitating nausea. Headaches too. Am still in it after two weeks. Treating myself with ginger tea for nausea, slippery elm, probiotics, dandelion leaf and root for liver, lemon water, vegetable juices. I will never take this again."

• Kat...
• February 12, 2016

"Was prescribed the 875 mg tabs every 12 hours for an infected cyst. Right from the 1st dose, I experienced stomach upset, severe bloating, and diarrhea that burned. Within several days, I also developed a vaginal yeast infection and severe yeast rashes in both armpits. I normally have a cast iron stomach and can take normally any medication without meals and have no problems. The Augmentin caused bad side effects even with meals. Stay away from this drug, it is well known to cause stomach problems."

• Ale...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 20, 2016

"I had an external ear infection for almost 18 days. On my first check-up, the doctor prescribed Clindamycin, but that didn't work on me. About 2 weeks later, I still have no signs of healing through Clindamycin. I decided to be checked up again with a different doctor (ENT), and I was diagnosed with Chondritis. He prescribed Augmentin 625 mg, 3x a day, every 8 hrs., and Inoflox, which is also an antibiotic for twice a day. I experienced side effects such as diarrhea that lasted only on the 2nd day. I just realized that this side effect is temporary. Now I am on my 4th day on these antibiotics. I can say that I'm healing and my ear is forming back again to its normal size."

• Pri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 22, 2023

"Augmentin is the worst antibiotic I’ve ever used. This is the 3rd time I was prescribed this but decided to give it a good go with prebiotics and probiotics an hour or so after taking this. It didn’t work at all. I was given this for cellulitis at urgent care. I took 3 doses, where I am very bloated, gassy, and have diarrhea for more than 2 days now. I had to get switched to doxycycline, hopefully, this diarrhea goes away soon. I ended up taking two doses of Kaolin-pectate so far. I highly do not recommend this antibiotic."

• Col...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 10, 2019

"Bitten by a dog, got prescribed this. Worst experience of my life. I cannot sleep, and I feel like throwing up the entire time. I just close my eyes and wait till the sun rises. Lay in bed, wake up, eat, take my course, and repeat.... Hate this antibiotic..."

• MEE...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2023

"I have been on Amox/Clav 875-125 mg twice daily for three days now. So far, I have not had any side effects, but I am taking them with a meal or snack. I have not seen much improvement in my skin infection. Hopefully, I will soon see an improvement. Each person reacts differently to medication, so at least give it a try if your doctor prescribes it."

• Bla...
• September 6, 2016

"Very effective on infection, but stomach severe pains in the upper stomach. Had to stop taking it. Severe diarrhea, non-stop to the toilet. May need to see the doctor now, and I stopped taking it, and stomach still hurts."