Amoxicillin / clavulanate for Skin or Soft Tissue Infection User Reviews (Page 2)

• Blackan
• September 6, 2016

Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "Very effective on infection but stomach severe pains in the upper stomach had to stop taken it severe dirahea non stop to the toliet may need to see dr now and i stopped taken it an stomach still hurts"

• andie...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 24, 2022

"On July 10, 2022, I woke with a 103.5 fever. I had an open wound on my lower left leg. I am 63 yo, and suffer from Venous Stasis. I went to the shower to change my bandaging and saw the wound spread to the top of my foot overnight and it was all black. I went to the ER and was admitted immediately. I was seen by an infectious disease specialist, vascular specialist, internist, plastic surgeon and medical doctors. They were so concerned about gangrene and my losing my leg. Thank God it was cellulitis, but I also had sepsis. I was hospitalized for 6 days and they had me on IV antibiotics the whole time. When released they prescribed Amox & Clav 875-125 mg, along with Cipro 500 mg. Today is 7/23/22 and in 13 days my leg looks so much better. I still have a ways to go for the wounds to heal, but the infection that was so bad is almost gone. The only side affect for me is loose stools, but I will gladly deal with this to get better. I think this is a great combo of antibiotics. God Bless."

• USAMaid
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 22, 2019

Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "When I received a shot of Novacaine at the dentist for one of my front teeth, it seems he hit the nerve going from the gums into my nose. My left nostril swelled so that it look like a pig nose and was extremely sore to the touch. After three days on the Augmentin, all the pain is gone and the swelling has come down to about half its original size, so my nose looks normal. I was particularly worried because I had to perform in two concerts two days after my first dose. The infection formed scabbing on both the outside and inside of the nostril. A little cover-up applied to the outside got me through both concerts. Still have swelling inside but it’s doable. High marks for this antibiotic."

• Katie...
• November 17, 2016

"I started taking amoxicillin/clavulanate yesterday afternoon for Infection from Cat Bite . I took my first pill around 6:00 pm with my dinner and didn't think anything of it. Around 10:00 pm I had an awful headache. I had to take ibuprofen and go lay down until it finally eased. I woke up this morning with stomach cramps and diarrhea. took my second dose this morning around 11:00 am with lunch and after eating I felt a little nauseous, but nothing too extreme. It wasn't long after I took the pill that I got a headache and I've had it ever since. Overall I've felt a little icky altogether after starting the medicine, but it does seem to be helping my infection."

• Cindy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 4, 2020

"Day 1 woke up with a horrible toothache..got so bad by the 2nd night I couldn't sleep at all. The pain was so bad I was crying and losing my mind..the only thing that helped was keeping ice in my mouth at all times to numb it..I was eating ice for 24 straight hours! :( Day 2 I did an online appointment and was prescribed Amox-Clav 875..2 times a day for 10 days. The first 2 pills I did not notice a difference at all but the morning of Day 3 about an hour after I took my pill the pain was 100% gone! I am on day 4 of this ordeal now..feels great and as of now I have had no side effects at all. I was concerned about this after reading the reviews. I did take my pill after I ate breakfast , drank lots of water all day and also took a probiotic pill every morning as well."

• Private
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 22, 2023

Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "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 pre 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, diarrhea for more than 2 days now. I had to get switched to doxycycline hopefully this diarrhea goes way soon. I ended up taking two doses of Kaepectate so far. I highly do not recommend this antibiotic."

• cjs
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 13, 2023

Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "Got an infection in my fingertip, from tearing it open. I was prescribed a 10 days round of Augmentin and took it for 7 days and it didn't work. The first two days I had no issues but by the third day, I woke up with pain in my back, neck, and shoulders and had a terrible headache, this lasted for 4 days. I told my doctor and they suggested I take at least 7 days. On the 7th day, the last dose, I took it in the evening and woke up in the middle of the night with muscle and joint pain. Taking ibuprofen got rid of all of it, but I was taking 600mgs of ibuprofen at least twice a day. I felt awful the entire time. Only positive, it did clear up the infection. But my God, I felt like I was dying. I have asked not to be prescribed this again."

• Dagwood
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 11, 2022

Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "Doc gave me Augmented 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 hospital for 4 days until they figured it out. Rare side affect of Augmentin, psychosis. CRAZY"

• Jay
• August 3, 2019

"Been suffering for years with what's said to be possibly either Crohn's disease or HS (Hidradenitis suppurativa ) on the vaginal, anal and butt crack. Always told this was folliculitis down there with bacterial staph and MRSA. No antibiotic has worked. I have lots of cuts deep holes pus swollen lymph nodes in pelvic with intense itching all day and night. I was prescribed this antibiotic for 10 days I am on day 5. Since day 1 first dose increased the itch and caused a heavy feeling in lower stomach and surrounding areas. Increased urination it has me feeling like I have now a UTI. I'm experiencing more itching swelling. Incomplete bowel movements and urination. Tired and now I'm noticing headaches. The thing is I had a bad cough for a very long time which is practically gone. And my ear that has always hurt has stopped. Wasn't prescribed for those things but it helped. Wish it helped with what it was initially given for this vaginal anal infection. Not working for me but I'm sure it may for others. Good luck"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2017

Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "This med was given as a result of a deep gouge from a dog nail. Healing was not occurring after 4 weeks including a trip to a ambulatory care. My doc said they treated it incorrectly. He prescribed this. I have an appointment at the wound center Tues. Dr also said it needed debriding. After 5 days I see no improvement. If anything the area is more red and sore."

• Anonymous
• August 14, 2017

"Went in for an ear infection. It cleared it right up but on the seventh day got SEVERE cramps and was running to the bathroom every five minutes. Will NEVER be taking this again. So hard on the stomach. Had to leave work! So much pain ruined a couple days for me"

• sami
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 11, 2019

"During last few years I have used this antibiotic amoxicillin with clavulanate and every time I used, it gave excellent results. if you feel diarrhea that should be managed separately, take probiotics etc, take it with food."

• Shadi
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2016

"This was for an animal bit that might cause infection. Its a horrible medicine, late period due to the medicine. Horrible diarrhea and vomited one morning. I have been very moody and tired. I will never take this again if I can help it! I quit taking it after 4 days I couldn't handle it any more. And for some reason I feel like I have something in my throat. Oh and my anxiety is out of control!!!"

• Spani...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 16, 2018

"I been taking amoxicillin/clavulanate for 10 days, today is my last. After the third day of taking this my legs were very sore, I couldn't walk right & spent 3 days limping. I started getting bumps that looked like a rash on both my lower legs. The doctor had me finish the pills and gave me cream for the “rash”. Anybody else have this problem? I'm really curious because the rash look more like bites and I'm very scared."

• Btm
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 19, 2019

"***Make Sure You Take amoxicillin and clavulanate With Food And A Lot Of Water*** Took this for a gum infection. Also had wheezing from previous pneumonia/bronchitis. Doctor gave me this 875mg, two times a day, for 14 days. Had problems all along with some acid reflux symptoms since starting the meds. I don't think I ate and drank enough with the medicine and it has caused acid reflux. Day 8 and about seven hours had gone by since my last dose. I woke after being sleep about two hours with severe burning in throat. Couldn't even sit down. Had to stand so it would calm down. Took a probiotic and drank water. Not sure what I'm gonna do today since I need gum issue resolved. One antibiotic I like is sulfamethoxazole. Cleared my wheezing but treatment not long enough to completely clear it."

• Ali
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 14, 2021

"Ok so I have Severe Facial cellulitis due to tooth (need root canal) Taking 875-125 for 14 days. It took 6 days for swelling to go away. Breast feeding a new born as well we both had diarrhea I’m trying wean my baby. I have foggy brain and it’s hard to concentrate at times it’s really bad. Severe mood change, crying, confusion. I’m 36 years old and found my self crying out for my mom. I had panic attacks thinking I was dying I never had panic attacks in my life. Extremely, tired. After 7 days I think my body is adjusting and I feel better but extremely tired going to doctors tomorrow to figure out what to do."

• Anonymous
• September 18, 2021

"I have a huge swollen painful abscess on my bum, the hospital gave me these pills 875mg, 2 a day. To be honest this is the second pill I've taken ,1 with food and 1 without and it works so far but it doesn’t last. The first pill made the swelling go down but then it came back so we’ll see what happens later on. This abscess is huge and no sign of pus so it couldn’t be drained yet. No side effects from pills i just hope they work. I"m prone to boils not sure why but… yeah."

• Girl
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 28, 2021

Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "After taking Augmentin, the very next day, I had the worst migraine of my life. I don’t know how I powered through school but I did. The next day, the migraine was still very present. Woke up and vomited because my head was hurting so bad. I went back to the ER. They hospitalised me after that for four days. Had CT scans and everything. Worst experience ever on Augmentin, that is."

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

Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "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."

• Tay
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 19, 2024

"As someone with panic and anxiety disorder, these reviews terrified me and I almost asked for a different antibiotic, but I managed to pull through and take it. Thank goodness I did. My infection cleared up fast. Only side effects were feeling nausea and stomach pain. Take a probiotic with it (by with it I mean leave a 2-hour period before and after doing that."

• Meum
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 10, 2023

"I was put on a five-day course after IV antibiotic treatment for cellulitis. It caused gastrointestinal problems like difficulty passing stool, increased Creatinine levels, and crystal sedimentation in the urine. The cellulitis has cleared up and the area is healing."

• DAVID
• December 24, 2015

Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "Yes it is absolutely useful for infectious acne. It is one of the best and also less harmful."

• anon
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 22, 2020

Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "Took Augment 10 days twice a day, 875mg. Great experience but did not fully get rid of my stubborn infection. It only made me a little gassy with no other side effects."

• Anonymous
• September 11, 2019

"My butt feel as if it is on fire."

• s1nke...
• January 16, 2016

Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "The pills are so big I had to split in half and the pills smell bad however the medication works for my skin infection"