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Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of amoxicillin Oral.

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Condition: Other
5/9/2013 1:17:15 PM

Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 3

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 3

Comment:
My dentist prescribed 1500 mgs daily to clear up an abcessed tooth so it could be pulled. My only problems were that it has made me very tired, but it did reduce the swelling in the abcessed tooth; and also gave me a headache each day.

Condition: Other
4/25/2013 12:16:57 PM

Reviewer: Jake, 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 2

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 3

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment:
Prrescribed Amoxicillin QID 500mg post root canal surgery. Besides the normal intestinal distress, developed dry eye syndrome and severe tinnitus. Will not take again.

Condition: Other
3/21/2013 10:03:08 AM

Reviewer: Lizzy, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 2

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 3

Comment:
This medication causes anxiety issues

Condition: Other
2/8/2013 5:17:25 AM

Reviewer: Wingman, 13-18 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 3

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 2

Comment:
Ive been prescribed Amoxicillin along with other medications to treat my H. Pylori infection. i don't know if it was the infection or the medication, but i do have frequent bowl movements and i usually feel really nauseous. my trips to the bathroom were long and very frequent, frequent enough to occur at least twice or three times during school. for anyone who is taking this medication or taking t ... Show Full Comment

Condition: Other
1/23/2013 11:32:27 PM

Reviewer: elphadora, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
I was prescribed this for lymphadenitis and I was terrified to take it because I am very prone to side effects from antibiotics. The doctor assured me this is one of the mildest out there in terms of side effects. I am glad I got over my fear because she was right. The only side effect I experienced was weakness on the second day due to the die off effect. I was feeling better rapidly. The only th ... Show Full Comment

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