Suggest Treatment For Side Effects Of Amoxicillin

Posted on Sun, 8 May 2016

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Sun, 8 May 2016 Answered on

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Question : when i take ammoxicillan my eyes itch bad and feel dry.is that a side effect or an allergic reaction?

Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Side effect

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I am Dr.Barani and I am pleased to assist you.

The side effects of amoxicillin include allergic reactions with symptoms like itching hives etc.
Since you get the symptom of itching after taking amoxicillin, it could be probably be a side effect of amoxycillin

Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.Barani

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar

Follow up: Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (42 minutes later)

so should i stop taking it?? does this mean im allergic to amoxillan?

Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Since you develop the symptoms after taking amoxicillin, you are probably allergic to it and you should stop taking it and ask your doctor to prescribe an alternative medication.

Regards,
Dr.Barani

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar