amoxicillin scare. Tell me some good story's

[josh1987]

Ok when to the doctors and have been given amoxicillin to take. But ofcouse I g
*Dr googled* now m so scared to take it. Who has taken it? What size affects did you get? How bad where them, how long did they last??? Having pannic attacks over it.

[Fishmanpa]

Its the most widely prescribed antibiotic ever. I cannot even begin to count the times I've taken that in my life and never had an issue. I'm 60 and still here so.....

Positive thoughts

[josh1987]

Have they ever made you feel sick or spewed?

[Phill2]

No bad things for me either and I'm 66

[josh1987]

Do you get the belly upset?

[Phill2]

Do you get the belly upset?

No not usually

[Midnight-mouse]

I second FMP it’s such a common antibiotic to be prescribed I would be amazed if someone hadn’t of taken it at least once.


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[nomorepanic]

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[spectrum123]

I'm allergic to it, I was fine for years then suddenly reacted. All that happens is I get hives (urticaria), it doesn't actually make me ill, I just look very weird for 12 hours with huge red bumps radiating out from sweat points (most of your major joints). Then the centers go back to normal pink, so I'm left with red rings that grow out like a ripple effect. The cure is simple, a couple of over the counter hay fever tablets, all gone within 3-4 hours. As I said, during this I don't feel ill at all, just look a bit odd (well odder than usual), in fact, I've gone to the pub whilst having this allergic reaction waiting for the hay fever tablets to do their stuff!
Consequently, I'm not given amoxicillin, but alternatives, these give your guts a bit of a bashing and actually feel worse than the allergic reaction.
So, don't worry about it, allergic reactions are rare and usually mild like mine.

[spectrum123]

No, never spewed, just grumbling guts for a few days, soon passes.