Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium (Cont.)

Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Side Effects

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
 
Common side effects of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium include but are not limited to:
 
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Rashes or itching
  • Vomiting.
     
(Click Side Effects of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium to learn more, including potentially serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
 

Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Drug Interactions

Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium can potentially interact with several other medicines (see Drug Interactions With Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium).
 

Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium if you have:
 
  • Liver disease, including liver failure, cirrhosis, or hepatitis
  • Kidney disease, such as kidney failure (renal failure)
  • A penicillin allergy
  • Phenylketonuria
  • Any other allergies, including allergies to food, dyes, or preservatives.
     
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
 
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Click Precautions and Warnings With Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium to learn more, including information on who should not take the drug.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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