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Reviewer: juno, 75 or over Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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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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Reviewer: AnnR, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I was given Amoxicillin 500mg because I have a total knee replacement(2011)in my right knee, and I'm preparing to have the left total knee replacement in three weeks. And prior to the replacement I needed to have some dental work done and my Orthopaedic Surgeon requires a treatment of Amoxicillin prior to dental work and surgery. I have not experienced any of the listed side effects nor any ot
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Reviewer: Laura, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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I had a knee replacement in 2010 and a hip replacement in 2016. Since the first surgery, I have had to take 2000 mg of amox one hour prior to any invasive dental appointment. Never had a problem until this past week; had dental appointment Monday and every day since have felt nauseous, had diarrhea/loose stools and lower abdominal cramping. Can't think of anything else that could have caused i
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Reviewer: Sergio, 35-44 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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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
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Reviewer: HappyPatient619, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I had 3 wisdom teeth pulled and had to start this medicine the day before my procedure and then start again the day after for a total of 9 days. I took the 500mg 3 times a day as told by my doctor and this has worked great. I have had no side effects even with a weak diet since my food selection was limited to liquids and soft easy to eat foods. I would recommend this to those who need an antibiot
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