Amoxicillin Side Effects

Side effects of Amoxicillin cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Amoxicillin.

Side effects of Amoxicillin may include
Agitation, anemia, anxiety, changes in behavior, colitis, confusion, convulsions, diarrhea, dizziness, hives, hyperactivity, insomnia, liver problems and jaundice, nausea, peeling skin, rash, tooth discoloration in children, vomiting.

When used in combination with Prevacid and/or Biaxin for the treatment of ulcers, the most common side effects are changes in taste sensation, diarrhea, and headache.

Possible food and drug interactions when taking Amoxicillin

If Amoxicillin is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Amoxicillin with the following:

• Chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin)
• Erythromycin (E.E.S., pce, others)
• Oral contraceptives
• Probenecid
• Tetracycline (Achromycin V, others)

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