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Reviewer: wearsider, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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vaginal itch after about 5 days. Then on eighth day of taking the medication I have a very sore swollen tongue. I do not feel i can take the last two days doses, although I know I should finish the full course.
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Reviewer: Carol, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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It took care of my sinus infection it left me with diarrhea for 7 days and dizziness, not to mention feeling completely exhausted.
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Reviewer: JessyC, 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Took this medication for 10 days to treat a sinus infection. Had no side effects whatsoever, however my appetite was not the same. On Day 10, I broke out in hives/red itchy rash. I am hoping this goes away since today is my last dose. Have no complaints except that it might guarantee a rash if you have been on it for a prolonged period of time.
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Reviewer: Holes in My Head, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I am a lifelong sinusitis patient with four sinus surgeries, years of allergy shots, and a managed health care program minding the anti-biotics my doctor gives me. I have had three "experiences" with Augmentin. The first time I went back to my ENT surgeon feeling terrible when the first antibiotic didn't work. He gave me Augmentin. I didn't realize the symptoms I had we
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Reviewer: lp, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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By day 3 = diahrea as promised by list of side effects. no stomach upset. Sinus infection is improving slightly. many days still to go.
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