Augmentin for Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth User Reviews
- Anonymous
- February 16, 2011
"This medicine was given as an alternative to Xifaxan because my insurance won't cover Xifaxan. My doctor says there is a 60% chance it will work. I am on day 5 of 10 and have seen no results as of yet with no relief of my symptoms. Side effects the first couple of days were brutal, I think my body has begun to adjust now."
- Sad...
- December 26, 2017
"After two years of very helpful regimens of Xifaxan, my insurance will no longer cover it. My gastro wants me to take Augmentin, back to square one. She must have forgotten that before the Xifaxan, I took Augmentin and my symptoms would worsen with higher levels of bacteria that would spread. No, no, no!"
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"I took Augmentin for a second episode of diverticulitis. The first time around (two years ago), I took Cipro and Flagyl, which felt like a controlled forest burn of my intestines. Augmentin was MUCH easier to tolerate. I second those who’ve suggested taking it with probiotics. This makes all the difference. I took one or two probiotics about 2 hours before and also 2 hours after each dose. Definitely take it with a large snack or meal. Experienced only some mild indigestion about 30 minutes after taking it. My symptoms started improving around day 3 with continued improvement. For probiotics, I took a broad-spectrum one with multiple strains plus a high-powered version of Florastor. I was terrified of taking Augmentin after reading all the reviews, but dove in with the proper supports because there was no way I was going back to the Cipro combo. Good luck, and I hope it works for you!"