Question 1

can augmentin cause c. diff?

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: This depends on what you mean by "Cause".  C. diff is a part of many folks GI tract and are carriers.  When antibiotics are taken they may allow C diff in the gut to overgrow and cause C Diff diarrhea. Others can "catch" C diff from others who have a C diff infection such as hospital room mates who have a resistant form of C. Diff. And thus the get C diff that is bad from another person,

Question 2

why does augmentin cause abdominal pain? 875/125?

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: Usually augmentin doesn't cause abdominal pain or other gastrointestinal symptoms. But every person is different, and it can be irritating for some people. You can reduce or eliminate such a reaction by taking it with food.

Question 3

if i take a bottle of augmentin, (amoxicillin and clavulanate) will i overdose?

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Not likely.: However, you may get severe GI upset and constipation that will persist for a number of days. Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) is a mixture of 2 antibiotics. Antibiotics, in
general, help ward off bacterial infections. They also cause gastrointestinal upset. Be aware.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) overdose?

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Augmentin  OD: According to Drugs.Com Augmentin overdose symptoms can include:  "Overdose symptoms may include confusion, behavior changes, a severe skin rash, urinating less than usual, or seizure (black-out or convulsions)."  REF:  https://www.drugs.com/amoxicillin.html

Question 5

what is the treatment for augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) overdose?

Accepted Answer

Time: Taking too much Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) may cause nausea and vomiting. It may later cause diarrhea .  Higher doses of amoxicillin, the main component of augmentin, (amoxicillin and clavulanate) are recommended  for some infections

Question 6

can you overdose augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) kill ?

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Not really: Chances are you will get sick. Why do you ask? If you think of harming yourself, please. Get seen.  This is your mind playing a cruel trick. It does not have to be like this.

Question 7

can augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) 875-125 mg twice a day cause spotting?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Without knowing why you are taking this it is impossible to say whether your condition is causing this, but it is not due to the antibiotic.

Question 8

can augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) cause nausea?

Accepted Answer

Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate): Yes it can.

Question 9

can augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) cause heartburn?

Accepted Answer

Side effects: It can cause nausea and diarrhea so it could most likely cause heart burn as well

Question 10

can augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) cause a delay in menstration?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Antibiotics do not affect the menstrual cycle.

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