Amoxicillin / clavulanate for Urinary Tract Infection User Reviews

• CJa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 8, 2020

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "I have had recurring UTIs and have tried just about every antibiotic, and nothing else has helped me. Cephalexin did nothing, and I am allergic to Bactrim. Cipro caused me to have severe tendinitis in my Achilles tendon. However, I am doing well on Augmentin and can put up with the loose stools as I started feeling better by day 3. Taking a Probitrinol probiotic is helping me as Florastor did not work for me. Drink plenty of water and get lots of rest. Not all medications work for everyone, so trial and error will work the best."

• Mel...
• June 5, 2011

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "I was on Augmentin twice a day for 7 days. I thought I would have diarrhea and cramps, headaches, all the fun stuff with antibiotics. But all that happened to me is about 2 hours after taking it, I found myself VERY sleepy, which it was bedtime anyways. Just try to take it 2 to 3 hours BEFORE bed, so it won't upset your stomach while you are sleeping. Also, what really helped me is drinking DanActive yogurt, so I get no diarrhea while taking it, and it works well. I also was taking Culturelle (Probiotics). That and the yogurt helped with diarrhea very well."

• Hom...
• August 12, 2018

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "Augmentin has worked really well on my recent UTI. I started 2 a day Augmentin for 7 days along with copious amounts of cranberry juice (see references below) and within less than a day, temp was down from 103°F to 99°F. Pain had dropped from level 8 to a level 2 in a day. Take with yogurt or with a meal, increase fluid and fiber intake. Finish all the medicine even though your symptoms have gone after a few days. Prevention is the best approach. Do wash hands thoroughly after wiping and before any contact near your urinary tract. References: Kontiokari, T., Sundqvist, K., Nuutinen, M., Pokka, T., Koskela, M., & Uhari, M. (2001). Randomised trial of cranberry-lingonberry juice and Lactobacillus GG drink for the prevention of urinary tract infections in women. BMJ, 322(7302), 1571. Howell, A. B., & Foxman, B. (2002). Cranberry juice and adhesion of antibiotic-resistant uropathogens. JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, 287(23), 3082-3083."

• Lau...
• June 12, 2017

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "Feeling horrendous, like I'm being poisoned! Was prescribed this after a trip to A&E with an upper UTI/kidney infection. I don't normally take meds, and I'm trying to avoid antibiotics as I have leaky gut, but the Dr urged me to take them as the infection was so bad. Anyway, the first day or two weren't too bad, but then I woke up and felt like I'd been hit by a freight train. Here are some of the things I've been experiencing: nausea, bloating, thrush, severe migraine-like headaches, loss of appetite, depression and mood swings, paranoia, anxiety, dehydration due to constant urination, burning pain in my limbs and a stiff neck, a feeling of being hungover each morning, dizziness and 'brain fog,' and a dry cough! Never taking these again!!!"

• Ga ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 9, 2014

"I was prescribed amoxicillin/clavulanate for a urinary tract infection, and I had very mild side effects. I had a slight headache for the first few days, but after that, I felt fine. I would definitely take this medicine again."

• Kri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 22, 2020

"I just finished a 5-day course of 500 mg amoxicillin/clavulanate every 12 hours for a recurring UTI that I had for more than a month. I took 2 courses of Macrodantin and 1 course of Bactrim, only for it to come back each time 2 days after stopping the treatments. I had no problems at all with this one. Absolutely no side effects, and I was able to take it on a completely empty stomach. I love amoxicillin/clavulanate, it finally cured my rUTI."

• Lou...
• December 16, 2017

"I just wanted to share my experience to put some people's minds at ease about taking this medication. Before I started, I read all the reviews, which completely freaked me out, and I was terrified to take them, but had no choice in the end as my UTI was progressing and getting worse after a week with bad kidney pain. I started them last night with absolutely no side effects yet and am already feeling better. I slept all night last night without the need to go to the toilet, as previously. Please try to read the really bad reviews with a pinch of salt. I have been taking them with a meal, which I think has helped, and also probiotics to protect my gut. Just wanted to share a positive experience of this drug."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 16, 2018

"Ok. Let me start off by saying this medication has been great. I was prescribed 875 mg 2x daily for 5 days. I was first prescribed Macrobid, but that made me sick on the first dose, so my doctor switched to Augmentin. Some of these reviews are unfortunate, BUT REMEMBER. Antibiotics work differently for everyone. Drugs like Flagyl and Macrobid make me violently ill, but Augmentin/Amoxicillin drugs have been incredibly helpful. I did have a headache and on-and-off nausea throughout the week, but it is very tolerable. Take it with food, plenty of water, and a daily probiotic. Also, try to avoid coffee, as it intensified my nausea. There is no way to know how your body will react unless you try it, so don't be scared like I was. If you do get sick, there are always other options. I should also mention that it cleared up my UTI symptoms after about 48 hours."

• slb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 26, 2018

"I had to take this medicine a lot as a child and never had any problems. I was prescribed it for a UTI, and since becoming an adult, I’ve developed a phobia for medication due to previous bad experiences. I will say I’ve had panic attacks after taking it, as well as horrible palpitations, but I feel that is my anxiety rather than the medication itself. Cleared up my infection within 3 days. I had no side effects other than the ones mentioned above. I ate before taking it, drank plenty of water, and also ate yogurt with live cultures. If you’re nervous about taking it, I was too, but everything ended up being fine. Luckily that is the case for the majority of people."

• Ron...
• April 17, 2017

"Starting in February 2017, I started to develop pain in the scrotum and testicle area. The pain has gone on until mid-April. I have only been able to have sex a couple of times because the pain is very severe. I was ruled out for STDs, and sonograms seemed normal. Apparently, because of weightlifting while having the bladder full, I had chemical backflow, which caused epididymitis (infection of the tubes connecting testicles to the urethra) and orchitis (infection of the testicles). I went through doxycycline for 14 days, and nothing. I started Cipro, but the side effects were devastating, it is poison (read it on your own online). I started Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium 875 mg 3 days ago, and I am starting to feel better for the first time in ages."

• Sar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 11, 2021

"Amoxicillin with clavulanate has been the best treatment for my recurring UTI! I get about 6 a year, and this is by far the best medication to treat it. Fast results, and not left with horrible side effects like other antibiotics."

• lyd...
• August 9, 2010

"I have been put on Augmentin 875 mg-125 mg twice a day for a urinary tract/kidney infection (E. coli strain). I have taken this medication before, and so I wasn't concerned about any serious side effects. This medication works well for me, which says a lot considering I do have serious side effects to many things (Compazine, droperidol, erythromycin). I felt better within 1 day of taking my dose, and the only problem I am experiencing is a strange rattle/'percolating' feeling in my chest when I breathe. It's annoying but not preventing me from breathing, walking around, or even going to work. I have taken a daily probiotic pill (Nature's Way Primadophilus refrigerated) for years, and I believe this is what prevents any upset stomach or yeast issues."

• Jam...
• November 2, 2010

"I had prostate cancer and a very bad kidney infection for over 4 years. The doctor had prescribed many different medications, but nothing worked for over 4 years. He finally prescribed Amoxicillin and Clavulanate. Within 6 hours, 99% of the burning had disappeared, and I could finally sleep more than 1 hour at a time. Great medicine for me."

• Nev...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2017

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "I was prescribed 250/125 Augmentin 3x daily for a bad UTI that was turning into a kidney infection and hadn't responded to Cipro. The fatigue, fever, and chills are bad enough with a UTI, but add Augmentin and it amplified it by 10. I have been in bed since I started taking it two days ago, I can't stop shaking and my joints feel like they're going to explode! Not to mention the vivid, hallucinogenic type nightmares and the constant feeling of paranoia and feeling on the brink of a panic attack! If you have anxiety like I do, DO NOT TAKE THIS UNLESS YOU HAVE TO! I had a mental breakdown about taking another dose as I don't feel I can handle these side effects much longer. 9/10 would not take again, doesn't seem to be helping the infection."

• Jul...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 12, 2017

"My husband is taking this to treat his kidney infection from a 10 mm kidney stone, also a UTI and high temperature. It's been a fantastic medication for him. Took his fever away instantly. Treated UTI. Treated infection. All of them. Recommended. This medication acted saved him when the hospital sent him home with an extremely high temperature of 102.7 - 104.3. He was badly dehydrated, fighting a kidney infection and a UTI and trying to pass a 10-millimeter kidney stone. His urologist said he should have been admitted and treated immediately and not sent home with a fever. If it weren't for the antibiotics, he probably would have died or gone into septic shock. His surgery is Monday for stone removal laser surgery."

• ohj...
• October 24, 2011

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "I took this for my urinary tract infection, and although it cleared that up, one of the side effects of this medicine was diarrhea and thrush. I got both, but the thrush was the worst. I had to stop the course of antibiotics before I should have because of the severity of my thrush, which I also passed on to my partner, oh joy. I stopped taking it now 4 days ago and I still have a mild dose of thrush even though I have taken 2 Canestan tablets and now a pessary... fingers crossed this should be the end of it."

• Pri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 10, 2020

"This amoxicillin with clavulanate medication is amazing, works every time I take a course, and it usually starts working within the first 2 hours of taking it. Instantly, it takes away the burning and horrid feeling of UTI, absolutely amazing drug and my go-to every time I feel a UTI coming on. You MUST eat food with it as it can really churn your stomach, otherwise, I cannot fault it 10/10..."

• San...
• September 3, 2015

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "I am currently on day 5 of a 10-day course of Augmentin ES-600, 5 ml, 2x a day for a high count E. coli UTI. This is my 3rd antibiotic for this. It's working. Killing the bacteria. I am having yeast-like issues even though I'm on 3 probiotics a day and loose stool. I also have bad muscle soreness and pain if I do the slightest activity. I will update after I finish the course but wanted to make you aware of these strong side effects."

• Cil...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 10, 2020

"I’ve been suffering from UTIs since I was 17 years old and began being prescribed Augmentin about 20 years ago. It’s my miracle drug, knocks the UTI straight on the head. I have had a few pneumonia infections in my life as well, and Augmentin always clears them up very quickly. I have been caught out a few times by taking a pill not with food, and boy oh boy does it churn up the old stomach. If I take it with food, no issues. I never get any side effects from this drug, maybe the odd headache or two, usually I wasn't drinking enough water. Also, a lot of people say it causes fatigue. WELL, wouldn’t you break the fatigue down to being run down by an actual infection, so your body is tired anyway? Each to their own, but this deserves a 10 out of 10, great drug."

• Don...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 5, 2013

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "After a few days of taking Augmentin, I had shortness of breath, dizziness, and my tongue starting to swell up. My skin felt like it was on fire. I had to go to the ER, the doctor there said I was allergic to that medicine."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 20, 2025

Amoxicillin / clavulanate "I was scared by the reviews when I was prescribed this for a UTI I developed overseas, but I had a good experience with it. I made sure to always take it before a meal and also took a probiotic each night. I didn’t experience any side effects. It also started working within hours of the first dose."

• Kat...
• January 2, 2021

"Third time's a charm: I am a 57-year-old woman. I have been prescribed this amoxicillin/clavulanate combo medication twice and had to quit taking it because it made me so ill. This time, I read the drug interactions and made sure I didn’t take any of those drugs with this and took my pharmacist’s suggestions to take this medication 30 minutes after eating something substantial. That worked! I have taken it for two full days (four doses), and I have had no side effects at all. I’m so thankful!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 3, 2020

"Should have paid attention more to the bad reviews about this drug instead of taking a chance on the good reviews. Took 1 pill of the 825 mg-125 and ended up in the ER last night. SEVERE abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting bile. I vomited bile all the way to the ER in the ambulance. Had a full workup. CT scan, the works. I will never, ever take this medication again. Super strong, I followed the directions and took it with enough food. I am now home from the hospital, and my stomach is still paying for it. This one pill destroyed me. I can't imagine what it did to people who took more or the full course."

• Fri...
• February 17, 2018

"A lot of people have provided reviews that seem quite concerning. However, for a bladder infection, amox/clav works wonders after the first day. Suggestions include, but are not limited to: 1) drink a lot of distilled water 2) drink cranberry juice 3) include a little apple cider vinegar 4) stay away from processed sugars 5) use flushable unscented wipes 6) bathe in warm water and Epsom salt."

• Bla...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 15, 2019

"After being treated for a UTI, the first 3 days of taking this drug I started getting unbearable stomach cramping in my lower abdomen. Also feeling vacant minded this morning. So for me, 5 days in, I've decided to stop taking the tablets as I cannot cope with the stomach pain it's causing me."