- Sinus infection- feeling worse? 9th February 2006
... mg, tapering down over 2 weeks. The antibiotic is Augmentin XR, 4000 mg/day. He said if it didn't get better...
- Sinus sufferers- alternative to Augmentin XR? 31st January 2006
... Augmentin comes in various doses. Maybe you could take 2 smaller...
- Desperate...miserable. Please help. 23rd December 2005
... a sinus infection and put me on 4,000 miligrams of augmentin for 10 days. After that I felt the best I'd felt in ... infection was back worse. Prescribed same dose of augmentin as before except for 6 weeks. Quit smoking completely...
- Pure misery.. 7th November 2005
... The infection worsened and when I was finally given Augmentin , I had to take it for 3 weeks. The Augmentin started...
- Persistent maxillary sinusitis and bronchitis for 38 days despite Levaquin&Augmenti 24th October 2005
... to walk without a cane. Typically I'm treated with Augmentin and/or Erythromycin for 21 days, and it resolves. ... ruled a clinical failure, and (so far) 11 days of Augmentin (which they put me back on despite concerns of beta ... worse, rather than better.
In the past, concurrent Augmentin and Erythromycin did the trick in this kind of situation ... Moxifloxacin or Clarythromycin and along with more Augmentin . But I'm just the patient, so what do I know?
I...
... would prescribe a short taper with the Leviquin or Augmentin and it helped clear the infection much faster than...
- Now what?? 8th August 2005
... infection since.
I have been on biaxin, ceftin, augmentin and ketek all for long courses of treatment. Cant...
- Allergies? Help!! 17th July 2005
... aches, terrible headache, cough... I was put on Augmentin and felt somewhat better, but still had sinus issues...
- Please Help! puffy cheeks over maxilarries 30th June 2005
... called an extensive infection.. put me on 3 wks. of augmentin , nasal rinses, nasonex.. geez. She told me that I...
- Sinus...with no congestion!!! 7th May 2005
... I just finished up a round of Augmentin for a sinus infection a while back...and my ears are...
- Dizzy all the time 6th May 2005
... finally found it.
And it was stubborn as hell. I took Augmentin for two weeks and it didn't go away, so I took Bactrim...
- Definite infection..CT or endoscopy next? 3rd May 2005
... I'm on methlyprednisolone and augmentin atm for my chronic sinus infection. I've seen some...
... and discuss next step.
Before you got onto the Augmentin and prednisone, what antibiotics had you tried?
... work well against the all the bacterial strains that Augmentin does and then some. So I must have developed some...
... I was actually on just Augmentin to start but I cheated and didn't take the refill...
... supposedly out-kill just about everything amoxicillin, augmentin , Zithromax, erythromycin etc don't?
What do you...
- Sinus Infections, how long until you see an improvement on antibiotics 21st April 2005
... doc a call. I just had to do that, and just got some Augmentin tonight. Good luck man. It sucks, don't it? :P...
... key...I learned my lesson from this current one. The Augmentin seems to be clearing it up, but time will tell. :P...
- Amoxicillin, not right for me? 20th April 2005
... called my doc and then called in a perscription for Augmentin 2X a day for 10 days, with 1 refill, if needed. So...
... this helps cause that could mean surgery. Hope the augmentin helps you....
- What causes a headache other than infection?? 6th April 2005
... head. Kind of like a dull ache. I was put on 1000mg Augmentin 2 pills twice a day. I only took the 10 day prescription...
- Do i have Allergy or Sinus infection? 16th March 2005
... usually means infection. I had one last year and took Augmentin (antibiotic). It cleared it up....
... sinus infection once or twice a year, and usually Augmentin is the antibiotic of choice from the different docs ... seen. Last month I had a sinus infection and the Augmentin didn't really work as well as usual so I was placed...
- Sinus pressure and dizziness 1st February 2005
... had an inner ear problem or maybe migraine. Been on Augmentin for 9 days and I'm still dizzy...have two more weeks...
... have you found any meds that work for you? I'm on Augmentin but so far no obvious improvement...I may have to...
- If Left Untreated... 26th January 2005
... damage.
There are safe antibiotics out there, like Augmentin , Amoxicillan, and Penicillan -just stick with those...
... pills he gave me, which were free (a 3 month supply of Augmentin ) would eventaully wear off and I'd be sick again....
... on it for four days, not 3 months like I was w/ the augmentin ...actualy I don't think I was even on that one THAT...
- 5 yr. boy with severe allergies 25th January 2005
... to milk, eggs, peanuts, wheat, solumedrol, keflex, augmentin es-600, dust, mold, cats, and dogs. We have tried...
- Prednisone & Sinusitis Questions 23rd January 2005
... sinuses are pretty OK feeling. Anyways they gave me augmentin and im taking that now. Anyone know why I get these...
- Who should I see about this? 16th January 2005
... have, but dh had almost a full course of leftover augmentin (plus one refill which I also did) so I took it. ...
... canal that caused a nasty sinus infection. I took Augmentin for two weeks to get rid of it. But my question is...
- Sinus Infection? 6th January 2005
... told me this from my sinus CT scan. He prescribed Augmentin which I did not take and prednisone which I refuse ... nasal drip.
I decided to breakdown and take the Augmentin . I have been on them since Tuesday night. (875 mg ... similar or exact symptoms and had any relief from Augmentin ? I hope I'm not wasting my time taking this drug....
... dizzy, felt weak and just plain felt crappy.
I took Augmentin for 14 days, one every twelve hours. If it weren't ... for the pills, I would still be sick. Augmentin can be hard on your stomach so make sure you eat something...
... noticed that your symptoms sounded like mine.
I heard Augmentin can upset the stomach so I have been eating something ... better to know that someone with my symptoms took Augmentin and had success. :)...
... that I have an infection which further justifies the Augmentin . I sure hope this knocks it out because I hate feeling...
... the sleep makes me feel better.
Keep taking your Augmentin and hopefully you won't have to take anymore. Beware...
... drugs did not seem like such a bad idea. I thought the Augmentin was worth a shot and at 1750 mg a day one would think...
... sneezy diva-
apology accepted. :) The Augmentin has been causing some unwanted side effects but I...
... m so glad your prescription is for 3 full weeks of Augmentin . Hopefully, that will be plenty to kill your infection...
... m so glad your prescription is for 3 full weeks of Augmentin . Hopefully, that will be plenty to kill your infection ... better on Tuesday (almost a full week after taking the Augmentin ). Then I was at work yesterday and started feeling ... have about had it.
However, I am still taking the Augmentin since I still suspect it's my sinuses but I do not...
... I've had to take Augmentin for a looong period of time, and yes, take food with...
... ordeal. :)
However, I have not stopped taking the Augmentin . I am on my full 2nd week of it today. I am still...
- Sinus Surgery -- Advice? 27th December 2004
... therapy. I recommend doing this with something like Augmentin or even Vancomycin, if the infection is stubborn....
- No fever or cough - still sinus infection? 22nd November 2004
... Stick with more traditional drugs like Penicillan, Augmentin , Ceftin, etc....
- Candidiasis, Is that what I have??????? 29th October 2004
... side-effects. If you elect to have surgery, demand Augmentin or another antibiotic. Steer clear of the scary ones...
- can allergies cause chronic respiratory infections? 7th October 2004
... re-occuring upper respiratory infections. I'm on Augmentin at least once a month. It's not working anymore....
- Considering Dropping Out of School 3rd October 2004
... through surgery
2. Use a SinuNeb system to deliver Augmentin to my sinuses after surgery (to prevent post-surgical...
- This is wack! 29th September 2004
... Ceftin and if that doesn't work i am goin to take Augmentin .
I did irrigate last night and it did help a...
- Can This Be Sinus Related? 21st September 2004
... rid of mine was 6 weeks of antibiotics. Two weeks of Augmentin and four weeks of Bactrim. The doctor tried to put...
- Mild sinus infection...is antibiotics worth taking? 12th September 2004
...
There are many other antibiotics you can take; Augmentin , Amoxicillan, Doxycycline, Zithromax, etc....
- sinus treatments 3rd September 2004
... dangerous one like Avelox or Levaquin. Best to stick with Augmentin or a cephlosporin.
Sinusitis can be the result...
... antibiotics available and people who still get benefit from Augmentin or Zithromax should try those.
Anyway, good luck...
- Anyone ever taken Avelox for sinus infection? 2nd September 2004
... months. There are far safer drugs out there, such as Augmentin and Zithromax.
For more information, go to www...
... antibiotics. They are very different than Penicillan or Augmentin . They are basically designer drugs that attack the...
- The Art of Sinus and Allergy Maintenance 24th August 2004
... Avelox, Levaquin) -they have dangerous side-effects. Augmentin and Zithromax work fine.
Irrigation:
Irrigate...
- Anti-biotics 19th August 2004
... and the patient. I've had the highest strength of augmentin a couple of times - under threat of being put in the...
... delivered via a nebulizer or even IV if necessary.
Augmentin works pretty well.
Quinolones and floroquinolones...
... I took Augmentin for 2 weeks and then Bactrim for 4 weeks. It FINALLY...
- Please Help 18th August 2004
... dangerous they are.
Other antibiotics are fine ( Augmentin , Amoxicillan, etc.) Just make sure you eat lots of...
- question for the dizzy sufferers (ie. cut-throat, chiggins?) 17th August 2004
... sinuses don't work properly.
Chiggins,
I took Augmentin for 14 days (Along with Allegra which I had to stop...
- Sinus pressure..please help 6th August 2004
... till comfort
temp to rest over brow/eyes/nose area. Augmentin is a great antibiotic for severe
sinus infections...
- I need advice on my chronic sinusitis.. 2nd August 2004
... drug has been 4 months.
See if you can switch to Augmentin . I'm not a doctor, but it sounds like you need sinus...
- I fired my doctor today....chronic sinusitis 31st July 2004
... edications: 1 Medrol Dose Pack following surgery (6 days). Augmentin 875MG x2 a day for 20 days after surgery.
3. Irrigation...
... dolling this stuff out, when a less dangerous drug ( Augmentin for instance) would be far more appropriate. My sister...
... things wrong. U don't always have fever w/ infections. Augmentin @ 500 3xday is more
constant in system & goes thru ... infection happens. I only respond to 30
days of Augmentin w/ Beta added. It does zip for fungus & only gd. for...
- Beerzoids is right. 23rd July 2004
... There are other antibiotics, such as Augmentin or even Vancomycin if things get really out of hand...
- Has anyone's Sinus been helped with antibiotics? 7th July 2004
... keep switching. I could be wrong about that, but Augmentin and Levoquin are very different, from what I have...
- I'm confused about my chronic sinusitis 2nd July 2004
... per year than almost all other drugs combined!
Augmentin and Zithromax are safe. Levaquin and Avelox are not...
... unbalanced. Not really dizzy, but not right either.
I took Augmentin for 14 days and then was prescribed Avelox. YUCK!...
... antibiotics that you take although very good especially augmentin , can wreak havoc on your immune system. My last concern...
- antiotics for sinus infection 23rd June 2004
... an effective antibiotic other then amoxicillan and augmentin that works good on resistent bacteria. I need something...
... ntibiotics will not work if there is a physical problem.
Augmentin works well. Worst case scenario would include Vancomycin...
... infection and have been on antibiotics for 6 weeks.
Augmentin works well, though I saw you asked for alternatives...
- Scared Sinus Surgery Has Failed 13th June 2004
... protocol should set you straight
1. 10 days of Augmentin 875MG twice a day.
2. One Medrol dose pack (Prednisone...
- Surgery two weeks away.... 2nd June 2004
... Stevens Johnson Syndrome, even death.
Stick with Augmentin or a Z pack....
- Change of rhinitis diagnosis and will surgery help? 2nd June 2004
... If your doctor insists on an antibiotic, ask for Augmentin instead....
... Karen, have you had sinus surgery? Have you taken Augmentin ?...
- YUCK!!! Hate Avelox! 29th May 2004
... which I have never had in my entire life. I had taken Augmentin previously and had no problems with it, and wish my...
- Anyone ever taken Avelox? 28th May 2004
... chronic sinus infection, but doing much better. I took Augmentin for 14 days, and my doctor wants me to take Avelox...
... HI there.
I took augmentin for a few weeks and was TOTALLY allergic to it (my...
- Poll: Are you satisfied with the results from your sinus surgery? 20th May 2004
... days later, I develop a sinus infection. I'm now on Augmentin to clear that up -but I'm worried about the Prednisone ... the nose, they should be corrected. But insist on Augmentin , and stay away from the quinolones (Levaquin, Avelox...
... infection at the time of surgery so a big gun like Augmentin wasn't needed.
So, to answer the question in the...
... I should mention that Augmentin is fine. It is not a quinolone. I had very good...
- Talk about frustration!!! AAARGHHH 19th May 2004
... !! The doctor gave me a script for Prednisone and Augmentin , but I told him I need to be on death's door before...
... some as a precaution -my fault.
Anyway, I went on Augmentin , started irrigating twice a day using salt, baking ... antibiotics (Levaquin, Cipro, Avelox). Just go with Augmentin . It works great, and there are virtually no side...
... told my turbinates were messy last time I was given Augmentin . I'm really glad to hear that you have been helped...
- Truely allergies?-some questions 16th May 2004
... dizzyness, unbalanced, etc,,,Two weeks of an antibiotic ( Augmentin ) and an ongoing supply of Allegra, I feel 100% better...
- Ok.. I went to the ENT today 13th May 2004
... So, I go to my doc (regular doc) and they give me Augmentin for a week.. I take it. Every single time, about ... burn.. but that is about it..
5 days into the augmentin , I 1st research up an ENT and make an appt with them ... and then 2nd call up my doc and tell her that the augmentin isn't working.. My head is still killing me, and...
- Post-nasal drip for 9 months my only symptom 13th May 2004
... Allegra D, Claritin, Sudafed, Biacam, Bactroban, Biaxin, Augmentin etc. (there must be at least 5 or 6 more). NOTHING...
- ? about sinus infection 1st May 2004
... for the past 3 years, and in fact am on a course of Augmentin now. (I do feel great right now.) I have surgery scheduled...
- I just sneezed out a splint! 26th April 2004
... couldn't even visualize everything). He gave me the AUgmentin I asked him for in any case, since I told him that...
- I can't stand this sinus pain anymore!! 26th April 2004
... primary doctor and he prescribed me
another antibotic ( Augmentin , a white liquid) I was on that for 10 days
and I ... !! :-(
do you think that I should go back on the Augmentin being that it helped some?? I just called up my doctor...
- Need advice on recovering from sinus surgery.... 20th April 2004
... floroquinolone antibiotic (NOT Levaquin or Avelox). Augmentin is good. Levaquin and Avelox are harsh, and have...
- Blood work and current meds 16th April 2004
... Avelox and Levaquin.
Go for good ole Penicillan or Augmentin to rid yourself of infection....
- Got my MRI results back 15th April 2004
... disability (tendinopathy/neuropathy in my hands). Go for Augmentin instead.
Also, look into antibiotic nebulizers...
- Augmentin works! 13th April 2004
... I just started taking Augmentin a few days ago. So far, it seems to be working pretty...
... I too suffer from chronic sinus troubles and took Augmentin for 14 days - 875 mg twice a day. I still have a touch...
... regular amoxicillin, typically just 500 mg). The newer Augmentin XR (up to 1000 amox./62.5 clavulanate) is taken two...
- Danger! 7th April 2004
... in my life that only quinolones and the max dose of Augmentin do any good anymore....
- Maxial Sinuses still being weird. 13th March 2004
... full of antibiotics. While I was on the antibiotics ( Augmentin , 3 weeks) my symptoms subsided, but as soon as I was...
... week I got fed up and went to an Ent. Ive been on augmentin for the past week and have noticed improvement but...
... week I got fed up and went to an Ent. Ive been on augmentin for the past week and have noticed improvement but...
... it feels like it's hanging on! I just finished my Augmentin today. The doctor only had me on it for a week. I...
- Got an infection after the surgery 3rd March 2004
... Just got back from picking up my Antibiotic. It is Augmentin and I am to take it 3x a day which is more than what...
... Just got back from picking up my Antibiotic. It is Augmentin and I am to take it 3x a day which is more than what...
- A protocol 14th February 2004
... than 10 days worth. I've been on Amoxicillin twice, Augmentin , and now Tequin(only 7 days worth). I did finally...
... ever found anything was wrong. Now I'm on 3 weeks of Augmentin . (I have no pain and little discharge, but the CT...
... other minor infections, and only for 10 days. The Augmentin is the strongest one I've taken, and 3 weeks is the...
- I need advice on what to do next! 31st January 2004
... swelling eyes.
He gave me an antibiotic called Augmentin (which I forgot to take today like an idiot), and...
- Sinus dizziness not going away!! 25th January 2004
... a steroid and that didn't seem to help so he added Augmentin to fight off this sinus infection that wil not go ... away. So, it has been 3 days since i started the Augmentin and it seems that the actual infection is gone as ... me ever more dizzy. I have about a week left on my Augmentin and plan to call ENT tomorrow to talk about getting...
- sinus update 28th November 2003
... ENT said after I finished the 4 week treatment of Augmentin , the fluids never went away, that is got worse, according...
- Sinus pressure sufferers - SURVEY - please participate. 18th November 2003
... worked for you to alleviate sinus problem? which one? Augmentin
10) Has allergy medicines worked for you to alleviate...
- Vasomotor Rhinitis Vs. Allergies 14th October 2003
... Claritin D, Nasonex, Flonase, Nasarell, Astelin, Biaxin, Augmentin , Duratess, Singular and a couple of others I'm sure...
- rice diet, confused body a mess 26th August 2003
... pressure, post nasal drip and swollen glands. I took augmentin for 1wk it helped the psorisis sores on my scalp and...
- went to specialist today 18th August 2003
... cause chronic sinus infections. He wants me to take augmentin for 4 weeks, 2 times a day. I also have something...
- Ear Pain 21st April 2003
... from allergies or sinus problems?
I am on 1000mg of Augmentin for a recent sinus infection, but still have really...
- Bad Breath 25th February 2003
... a bigger airpocket than normal. So, he put me on augmentin for 4 weeks, 2xs day; plus presdinone for 4 days;...
... the fluid to do this; this is vital for it to drain. Augmentin is good too & the course you are on is perfect. Be...
- Sinus infection from hell! (cross-post from general forum) 14th November 2002
... effect
Avalox - made me really dizzy so I had to stop
Augmentin XR - currently suffering allergic reaction (rash)...
... Avelox: excellent drug, but hard on the stomach!!
Augmentin 875mg : excellent drug, one of the only ones that...
- Sulfa Question 10th October 2002
... since stopped taking them and my doctor has put me on augmentin to battle the sinus infection I've got. Although I...
- Would this be an allergic reaction? 24th August 2002
... before? My mom gets a similar reaction when she takes Augmentin , another anti-biotic. You should call the doctor who...
