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34 People found this comment helpful

Severe diarrhoea on completion of course. Never had diarrhoea like this before. Tongue now bright red and swollen. Salts and potassium levels very low in spite of fluids+. lips and mouth very dry. Loss of appetite. Dizziness and muscle weakness. Oh to feel better!

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I was prescribed this (generic version) for sinus infection. Completed 10 days of Novamoxin-Amoxicillin(3 tablets x 500 mg/day). 2 days later completing it, had a severe allergic reaction (bad hives, itching, rash). Went to emerg, it was that bad. Now day 9 after break-out: still itchy, but less (it's migrating), rash is diminishing, but am advised it could take up to 6 weeks for these to go ...

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/7/2013
Condition: Acute Bacterial Infection of the Sinuses
Overall rating 2.0
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It seem to take considerable time for the benefits to take effect, and the side effects such as nausea and diahrea make it hard to take

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Lizzy | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/21/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.3
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This medication causes anxiety issues

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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/8/2013
Condition: Middle Ear Infection
Overall rating 5.0
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Is rapid weight gain associated with oral amoxcillan intake?

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/19/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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I had severe sinutitous I was put on 500mg two twice a day noticed a rash on the inside of my elbows not really itchy but I was still concerned until I read the reactions of other people think I can handle a small rash and a little dizzyness worked for me very well with little discomfort cleared me up fever is gone no more coughing sinuses clear

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Tenzchiq | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/6/2013
Condition: Acute Bacterial Infection of the Sinuses
Overall rating 2.3
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I had a really bad cold/cough, my doc prescribed me this med. She told me to take this for 10 days 3 times per day. First time i took was at night and the next morning i woke up without any taste buds or smell. I've been taking this med for 4 days now and I've lost my smell and taste..i thinks its side effects from this med..

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
1/17/2013
Condition: Strep Throat
Overall rating 3.3
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This drug can cause depression and nervousness into the 2nd or third day of its prescribed course.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/16/2013
Condition: Strep Throat
Overall rating 1.3
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Have taken this for 6 days and my throat has gotten progressively WORSE and has white blisters now :/ have to return to Urgent Care tomorrow to get another medicine.

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SteveCL | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/15/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.0
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I developed constipation and passed a hard stool giving me hemmorrhoids, leaving me with a bloated abdomen and queasy feeling and flu like symtoms. I call the local pharmacist and he said no it couldn't be the medication, ODD I was ok right before taking it. He said it was a rare chance and that the warnings and side affects in the phamplet that came with the medication was just in there to cover issues that were rare but usually never happened, HA! and I would be ok, and it was something else? I took it for tooth extractions and pre-implants. I never had reactions to any medications like this before and will not ever take it again. (Benefits outweighing the side affects, Bah..) A Pharmacist telling me it was something else and not considering it could be a rare condition with no further recommendations, how unprofessional can you get. I see the oral surgery in acouple of days for a follow up, wodering what his comments will be. (Oh, sorry about that hope you feel better soon, not my problem?) Another concern is where this medication was manufactured at, what country? A lot of medications coming from abroad are dirty with who knows what in it? If you have another alternative other then taking this medication, do it....Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 13-18 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/13/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.0
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Was given amoxicillin for a bad sinus infection and moderate bronchitis, and instructed to take 500 mg three times a day for seven days. While I've only taken a full day's dose so far, I will say it has not been easy on my irritable bowel syndrome, and the effects seem to worsen right after I take it. I'm not sure I can stand a whole week of bad IBS (and the medicine I'm on for that condition isn't helping now!) I've taken this in the past when I was young, but the effects seem to be a little more extreme this second time around. With all the talk about getting rashes, hives, and other bad reactions after being put on it again, I wouldn't be surprised if amoxicillin is somehow causing a type of allergy when used for antibiotic purposes, especially if there is a history of past uses. If I can't find some natural approach or find a way relieve my side effects, I'm calling my doctor on Monday to see if I can get off it, or at least shorten the length of time on it. Overall, this medicine CAN work, it just may not be very pleasant to be on. And like all medicines everyone will react differently, and unfortunately (as is a habit with antibiotics like amoxicillin) they sometimes do the opposite of what they're meant to do, or do so with risk of discomfort. Read More Read Less

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Veteran450 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/3/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Used twice for tooth problems. I experienced an abscess under a molar after a brief high altitude flight in a foreign city. The second time 6-8 months later after a root canal, I experienced another infection of the same tooth, or area. In each case the severe pain and swelling disappeared within 24 hours. Finished meds in 10 days and problem solved.

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/14/2012
Condition: Acute Bacterial Infection of the Sinuses
Overall rating 2.0
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Side effects were worse than the actual beginning problem. Vomiting, stomach pains, head ache, body ache, and dizziness.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/4/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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GAVE ME SERVER DIAREA

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blues clues | 0-2 | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
10/21/2012
Condition: Middle Ear Infection
Overall rating 4.7
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Diahrrrea , first 2 days

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/18/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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Prescribed amox for gum infection around partially erupted wisdom tooth. Dry eye symptoms began on day 5- redness, burning and irritation in right eye. Not sure if the infection is completely cleared as the gum area is still sensitive when brushed. I would not recommend this drug.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
10/17/2012
Condition: Skin Infection
Overall rating 5.0
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quick and easy use and took care of my problem.

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Carnation | 65-74 | Female | Patient
10/4/2012
Condition: Acute Bacterial Infection of the Sinuses
Overall rating 1.3
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I think it would have cleared up the sinusitis, however after two doses I was so dizzy, I could not walk a straight line. I stopped taking it and dizziness went away. Dr. changed me to doxycycline . That worked better for me. No side effects.

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thenarcolepticstoner | 13-18 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/1/2012
Condition: Infection of Genitals or Urinary Tract
Overall rating 1.0
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Allergic reaction, covered in hives.

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Anonymous | 13-18 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/14/2012
Condition: Bacterial Stomach or Intestine Infection caused by Anthrax
Overall rating 2.0
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Only helped one of my symptoms and as soon as I finished the bottle my symptoms came back more severe. Ask doctor for another medication.

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kuno | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/19/2012
Condition: Middle Ear Infection
Overall rating 2.7
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Although it certainly seems to be curing up my ear infection as the swelling has gone down tremendously, I am literally in tears because of how sick I feel. I feel extremely fatiqued and light headed, nauseous, anxious, and I wake up every day in a panic attack due to feeling so ridiculously sick. As ridiculously painful as an ear infection may be, I think i'd rather have the infection then feel this ill ever again!

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
6/17/2012
Condition: Infection of the Middle Ear by H. Influenzae Bacteria
Overall rating 5.0
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I've suffered from ear infections since I was a young child and amoxicillin has always cleared up the infection within a few days.

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