Amoxicillin / clavulanate for Strep Throat User Reviews (Page 3)
Brand names: Augmentin, Amoclan Augmentin XR
Amoxicillin / clavulanate has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 66 reviews for the treatment of Strep Throat. 47% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 27% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Amoxicillin / clavulanate
- Horri...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 8, 2015
"After 3 doses of this medication I had to call the Dr for something else, the nausea was horrible and I got a severe migraine as well. Seemed to take the strep throat pain away by the 2nd dose but I couldn't take the side effects."
- Purple...
- May 15, 2017
"I was diagnosed after 1.5 days of an itchy, painful throat, giant tonsils and swollen lymphs. I had hot flashes but never a fever. Rapid test was positive so the Urgent Care doc prescribed Amox 500mg one tablet threes times a day for 10 days. I finally began to feel better after day 3. I also developed bronchitis and an asthma exacerbation. Ugh. I stopped the antibiotics on day 8, which was yesterday, just because as a nurse, I'm a bad patient. ;) I didn't have any stomach upset or diarrhea which really surprised me. All is well , just getting the asthma in check with Prednisone."
Frequently asked questions
- Amoxicillin rash: When should I be concerned?
- What are the best antibiotics for pneumonia?
- Does AMOX-CLAV treat an abcessed tooth?
- Can Amox-Clav tablets be crushed?
- Unicorn
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 21, 2019
Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "Honestly the worst drug i’ve ever taken, a doctor prescribed me this after a second strep throat infection and after the third dose I'm experiencing stomach pain like never before and throwing up every five seconds (dry heaving included). Do not take this drug, do not let a doctor prescribe you this if you’re sensitive in any way whatsoever, and always do your research before taking an Rx."
- Jac
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 18, 2019
"It seems to be effective against the strep infection. My low rating is due to the fact that it is IMPOSSIBLE for me to swallow a chalky pill this huge. I made the mistake of not looking at the prescription (stapled in the sack) when I picked it up from the drive-through window. I would have definitely asked my pharmacist for something else had I known this was what the doctor ordered. I really hate ANY pill is made this large. Despite the recommendations not to crush it....I must to be able to swallow it. And I am sure a replacement would not be free. Too late to change now."
Are you taking this medicine?
- peein...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 9, 2022
Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "This stuff is great if you wanna pee out of your butt every 15 mins, get dizzy, and have hot flashes. Went to my doctor after 5 days of sharting water and he switched me to regular amoxicillin and I'm already feeling better 24 hrs later. Will never take this again."
- Anonymous
- November 26, 2021
"Awful pain on right side of throat, white bumps everywhere. Also couldn't eat much from pain. Loss of appetite not sure cause of the strep. Went to urgent care that night and got prescribed 500 MG amoxicillin twice a day. By day 2 almost completely gone. That night I started having diarrhea. Nothing to major. But still loss of appetite. Could barely eat anything! Day 3 stopped at grocery store to get probitics. All day had severe diarrhea! Plus barely eating all day made it so much worse. Also having to bartend for happy hour. I felt awful. Also tmi but I do in fact have hemorrhoids so diarrhea all day really messed me up and by the last time I went to restroom it was bloody and I got freaked out. Left early. It's Thanksgiving day so I couldn't call my doctor but my insurance offers to speak with an MD and he told me to start taking one a day. And nbot to worry my hemorrhoids were irritated from going all day. Still going to call my Dr in the am to be sure. Still have 7 days to go."
- Mark...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 4, 2016
Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "My opinion is that it is one of the best out there. My throat sore (Streptococcus pyogenes) went away in 4 days without any side effects."
- ghhrf
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 14, 2015
Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "Still sick and throat hurts after 36 hours."
- Anona
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 8, 2016
Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "Medicine is working excellent, however, the side effects are intense. Severe diarrhea, horrible headache within an hour of each dose that gets worse when I stand. I'm only on day 3 of a 10 day cycle."
- mr la...
- March 22, 2015
"I had strep throat for 2 days after taking amoxicillin/clavulanate after the first pill I was 60 per cent better it works"
- Anonymous
- April 11, 2012
Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "Day 2 symptoms improved probably 50%, no adverse side effects at all."
- lbutt
- June 7, 2017
Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "Only took 2 pills on day one. Day 2... throat starting to feel better!! Yay!!!! Red welts all over my legs, butt ,back, and eyes real puffy!!! Guess I'm allergic!!! On to the next medicine."
- Naeem...
- October 4, 2015
"Excellent tablets. I could not even open my mouth and talk.. one tablet and pain gone. Don't waste time with any other tablets... This is the one ..."
- JENBY
- February 20, 2011
Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "In 2 days I feel 80% better! I did have some cramping and diarrhea, it has almost stopped. On 3rd day now-pretty strong medicine."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 11, 2021
Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "Took augmentin for a severe case of strep throat, throat started to look better after 24 hours after 2 days I felt like a brand new person, no side effects at all, best drug out there!!!"
- Anonymous
- November 14, 2012
Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "The throat pain is gone but have serious diarrhea. However have been wondering about implications in breastfeeding."
- axat
- July 29, 2016
Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) "Had severe infection and fever the meds helped me , I had become resistant to azi , was given 1000mg with steroids to get me back on feet , hiccups followed for 6 days"
- Rosie
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 8, 2018
"I got real sick and diagnosed with Strep. My doc gave Amoxi/clav. By the 4th day I was feeling much better. It does work."
- User
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 21, 2023
"I took 6 tablets (375 mg) twice a day but the throat infection returned or rather not completely cured."
- Chanel
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 31, 2024
"WORKS GREAT! Killed my strep throat in four days! CURED! No more strep"
Reviews may be edited to correct grammar/spelling or to remove inappropriate language and content. Reviews that appear to be created by parties with a vested interest are not published. This information is not intended to endorse any particular medication. While these reviews may be helpful, they are not a substitute for the expertise, knowledge, and judgement of healthcare professionals.
Learn more about Strep Throat
Care guides
Medicine.com guides (external)
More about amoxicillin / clavulanate
- Check interactions
- Compare alternatives
- Pricing & coupons
- Reviews (901)
- Drug images
- Side effects
- Dosage information
- Patient tips
- During pregnancy
- Support group
- Drug class: beta-lactamase inhibitors
- En español
Patient resources
- Amoxicillin and Clavulanate drug information
- Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium
- Amoxicillin/Clavulanate Chewable Tablets
- Amoxicillin/Clavulanate Extended-Release Tablets
- Amoxicillin/Clavulanate Tablets
- Amoxicillin/Clavulanate Suspension
Other brands
Augmentin, Augmentin ES-600, Amoclan, Augmentin XR
Professional resources
- Amoxicillin/Clavulanate monograph
- Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Chewable (FDA)
- Amoxicillin and Clavulanate ER Tablets (FDA)
- Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Oral Suspension (FDA)
- Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Tablets (FDA)
Other brands
Augmentin, Augmentin ES-600, Amoclan, Augmentin XR
"Amox clav 875/125 worked great on my strep throat, but because it kills all bacteria, you have to take it correctly. You need to take a probiotic 2 hrs after taking amox/clav or you will probably get a bad case of diarrhea. I researched this and found that a good probiotic is one that is 1 billion active and at least 4 species of bacteria. Check your health food store , refrigerator section. After getting strep twice in one month, I also found out my wife was a carrier (asymptomatic) showed no signs or symptoms of having strep. So I would get medications, get cured and get strep again. If you are married or have a partner and you get strep, both of you need to get tested. If you don't, you could be passing the strep back and forth. Only 1 in 10 adults get strep so your partner could be just a carrier."