Amoxicillin / clavulanate for Middle Ear Infections User Reviews

• MD8...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 20, 2018

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "This is the only medication that works for my chronic ear infections. I get 5-6 ear infections per year, I’m 23, so not a common problem at my age. The last two infections, I ruptured my eardrum, which is extremely painful, but within 1 day of taking Augmentin, the drainage has stopped, and after 3 days, the pain is completely gone. I usually notice some GI issues, but I can deal with it for how well this medication clears the infection."

• Wil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2019

"I see a lot of reviews here regarding GI upset with amoxicillin and clavulanate. My way of avoiding GI upset is to simply take a complete digestive enzyme before each meal and only take my antibiotics on a full stomach, not before or in the middle of my meal. I also take a probiotic between doses of antibiotics. Hope this helps someone out there."

• Mil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 16, 2018

"I'm on my third day at 875 mg twice a day and experiencing zero side effects. I thought it would affect my stomach as I have an acidic stomach, and it hasn't. Not sure if it's working on the ear infection yet, will post after I finish the 7-day course. Please note: If I'd read the experiences people post here, I'd never have taken it, so I hope this helps someone if they've been prescribed this medication."

• Anb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 25, 2019

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "A 10-day round of this did not heal my middle ear infection. The day after I finished the antibiotics, I woke up with the same symptoms that I presented with 10 days prior. I had some vertigo feelings around day 6 or 7, but maybe it was just the infection spreading. I had no side effects, but it also didn't work."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 3, 2024

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "Bilateral hearing aid user with bilateral ear infection and fluid behind eardrums with no pain. Prescribed Augmentin 125 for seven days, every 12 hours. Hearing back to normal within 48 hours and hearing sounded even better after 4 days. No adverse effects on digestive tract when taken with food."

• Ton...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 9, 2024

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "Had a brutal ear infection after getting my ears cleaned. First ear infection experienced as an adult and nothing was working to fix it. Was prescribed Augmentin after a week of severe pain and fever. Worked amazing. Pain and fever gone in 48 hrs and entire infection cleared in about 7 days. Didn’t experience any unusual bowel movements or diarrhea except on day one of use. Would recommend if looking to get rid of ear infection ASAP."

• Gre...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 12, 2018

"I think perhaps people get motivated to write reviews of a drug when they’ve had a bad experience with it. I took this pill for several courses as a teen due to chronic recurrent ear infections. I never had any issues. Everyone is different and can tolerate different meds."

• Fwb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 19, 2020

"I took Augmentin 875 mg twice a day for a really bad ear infection. It worked very quickly to resolve the inner ear pain from the infection after 24 hours or 3 doses. Yes, it made me very nauseous because I forgot to eat food with it, but once I took some Zofran-ODT 8 mg along with some food, I felt no more nausea. Also, highly recommend taking a probiotic to prevent intestinal issues (read: diarrhea and gas). I have taken Augmentin in the past for a sinus infection, and it worked very well then too. I am sorry that some people did not gain relief from Augmentin, but I hope these individuals were able to see their physicians to get a different antibiotic for their infection that worked better for them."

• Ang...
• October 23, 2015

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "The side effects of this drug were so awful I now fear antibiotics. It gave me severe headaches, extreme fatigue accompanied by an inability to sleep, nausea, itchy skin. It also affected my mental health. I felt sad and sat crying my eyes out for no obvious reason. Truly horrible experience."

• Ear...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2017

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "I have chronic ear problems and ear infections. I had one ear drum rupture, and the other had fluid behind the ear drum. I am no stranger to antibiotics. It's day 7, and my stomach started rejecting the antibiotic, so I missed a dose. I just got some Activia, and I am going to try to finish the med. My ears have cleared up for sure, though. I can hear great, it really cleared out any infection. My sinuses feel great, too. I honestly think 7 days is enough for this med, especially if you get a super strong dose, but I want to finish it, I don't want ear infections to come back. Take with milk and buy some Activia yogurt for sure."

• jmc...
• May 31, 2017

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "This medication has always worked great for me whenever I have an ear infection... much better than the regular Amoxicillin too. However, be sure to follow your doctor's orders by taking this medicine with food while getting enough probiotics, as it will give you stomach problems along with diarrhea if you don't comply."

• Com...
• June 3, 2021

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "I took 875 mg 2 x per day. It cleared up my ear infection, however, I had diarrhea for most of the 4 days I was taking it. It was a constant diarrhea too, and a few times it just happened, I wasn’t able to control it. I took it with a probiotic each day. I felt nauseous each day and each time I took it. I also felt very out of sorts mentally and felt like I struggled with doing my job and felt anxiety. The day I didn’t take it during work, I felt much better and back to normal. I dropped it after five days and do not intend to take it again. This was a terrible experience."

• Ale...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2020

"Was prescribed this medicine for 10 days, had to finish on the 7th day. Absolutely terrible side effects. Chest pain, shortness of breath, diarrhea, constipation, muscle aches, muscle spasms, eye twitching. I took the medicine with food and still had awful acid reflux. Five days without the medication, and I am still having chest pain, diarrhea, muscle aches, ear ringing, anxiety, etc. I hope all of this goes away soon so I can get back to normal. It did clear the ear infection, but I would never take this again."

• Mom...
• May 13, 2014

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "This drug was prescribed for my 2.5-year-old for acute otitis media serous. The first two days were great, and he felt better within hours of taking it, but by the third day, his stomach was so messed up. Took probiotics and gave yogurt, but 4 blowout diapers in a matter of hours, followed by nausea, and his booty was so red that he couldn't even sit down. The side effects were too severe, and had to take him off as his little system could not withstand 10 days of it."

• She...
• May 12, 2015

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "I have a chronic otitis media problem which I have had since I was 14 (I am now 37), and the 1 gm dose of Augmentin for a week, 1 tablet daily, is by far the best solution for me. Experienced a bit of nausea, but it's not so bad. This is the best antibiotic for my otitis media condition for now. Love it!!!"

• xxx...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 15, 2014

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "I took this when I had acute external otitis media. My ear was hurting really badly, and it was swollen up. I couldn't sleep on the side of the affected ear, couldn't open my jaw wide enough to eat/yawn. It was horrid. I was prescribed 10 tabs (twice a day), and after my prescription, the swelling reduced significantly, and also, my skin looks amazing. I do not have any side effects. But I love what this medicine has done to my skin especially. I do get very bad breakouts at times, especially when I keep my makeup on for too long. Even my colleagues commented on how clean my face looks at the moment."

• AOM...
• November 7, 2009

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "For my son, who got multiple ear infections, Augmentin worked well. We always increase his yogurt intake while on antibiotics, and he's had little to no trouble with this side effect. Seems to taste okay to him too. Good drug... try to be proactive about the diarrhea and/or yeast infection with probiotics and taking the med with food. My two cents..."

• ANi...
• February 12, 2019

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "First, let me start by saying that I don't really do well with antibiotics. I was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2005 (positive blood test), and I've had autoimmune issues ever since. For some reason, antibiotics tend to make me feel really bad, but there are times when I'm left with no choice but to take them. So... I was diagnosed last week with a severe ear infection, ruptured eardrum, draining ear. Anyway, I had to take an antibiotic, and this was the one prescribed. I was prescribed this at 1000mg/2 times per day. The first and second days, I felt a little run down, but attributed it to the infection. Pretty much the same with the third and fourth days, but a little more intense. By the 5th and 6th days, I literally felt like I was losing my mind. Felt super weak, anxious, and panic attacks galore! Today was my 8th day on the medication, and I literally almost called 911 tonight! My heart was beating so fast, legs were super weak, head was spinning... just felt horrific!"

• dik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 5, 2017

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "So far, it's slowly working for my ear infection. The pain has lessened but I still have mild pain. I'm on my 4th day. Hopefully, in 6 days, the ear will be completely healed. There are some minor side effects I have noticed, particularly some joint pain, but it is not bad and mild. Maybe a little nausea in my stomach too, but very mild. I'm just happy my pain has lessened in the ears. I took the Augmentin generic for Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid 875 mg twice daily for 10 days."

• Anonymous
• December 22, 2016

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "Was prescribed a 10-day course of Augmentin for an ear infection and bronchitis, and by day three had diarrhea, a severe headache, and nausea. Started probiotics, and that helped a little. Now, after being off of it for one day, I have developed a yeast infection. The meds did help the infection, but I felt like I was going to die in the meantime. I will never take this med again."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 21, 2021

"I got prescribed this antibiotic for an ear infection, and it didn't work, my ear is still swollen! I ended up going back to the urgent care, and they finally prescribed me eardrops, which the first doctor should've done in the first place!"

• Hor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 12, 2019

"I have had an ongoing ear infection that has become unbearable, so doc put me on these torturous pills - amoxicillin with clavulanate 875 mg. I'm so sick I'm crying from pain and exhaustion. I have uncontrollable watery, bloody diarrhea and can't seem to get a handle on it. I'm going to lose my jobs because it's impossible to stand at a counter with constant purging, and I'm freaking out, quite frankly."

• Nik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 2, 2021

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "Prescribed 1000 mg 2x a day for ear infection and painful sinuses. Took the first 9 doses with food and probiotics. Sinuses and ears are better (right ear is not 100% yet). After dose 9, I started having indigestion pains. These pains lasted from 8 PM to 4 AM (consistent with info about the drug’s half-life). I couldn’t sleep, had to stay sitting up. It was not fun. I did not take any the next day. I’ve called my doctor about switching to plain old amoxicillin."

• Jul...
• January 15, 2018

"I hate this antibiotic. I’m experiencing the worst ear aches I’ve ever had, and I get a lot of ear infections. I got this medicine for a boil on the skin that became infected, and now I’m having to deal with horrible ear pain. I would much rather have kept the boil, it’s that bad. And this, for some reason, is used to help ear infections? I’ve been on it for 3 days, twice a day, and have a 10-ten supply."

• NEa...
• February 25, 2009

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "My 17-month-old son gets many ear infections. After 8 days on this one, he had an allergic reaction. The doctors in the ER told us he is allergic to penicillin. Also, his ear infection didn't clear up with this antibiotic. Maybe others will have better luck."