What You Need to Know Before Taking Amoxil
If you have ever had a reaction to any other kinds of penicillin remember to discuss this with your doctor before you take Amoxil. If you have stomach, intestinal or kidney disease you might not be able to take Amoxil. You need to discuss this with your doctor so he can decide if you need a dosage adjustment, special monitoring or if you should not take it at all.
Amoxil is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Amoxil is considered to be safe for use during pregnancy. However, do not take Amoxil without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. Do not take Amoxil without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Even though serious problems have not been reported, very rarely, Amoxil can cause a yeast infection, diarrhea, or an allergic reaction in a nursing infant because Amoxil passes into breast milk.
Be sure to take Amoxil exactly as directed by your doctor. Amoxil should be taken at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night to keep the level in the blood high enough to treat the infection. Seek immediate medical attention if an overdose is suspected. The Symptoms of an Amoxil overdose may include pain or twitching, muscle spasms or weakness, pain in the fingers or toes, seizures, loss of feeling in the fingers or toes, or coma.
The possible side effects of Amoxil are severe or bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps during treatment, white patches on the tongue. Make sure to speak to your doctor about any side effects that seems unusual or that are especially bothersome to you.
Amoxil like all medicines is meant to make us well but this can only happen if we follow the directions we are given. Never abuse any kind of medicine; even antibiotics can cause serious health problems if they are not taken the correct way. If you have any questions always ask your doctor or pharmacist.
