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Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) doing a number ok my stomach...can i stop taking it and ask doctor for a substitute? it's for a tooth infection...
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Tell your doctor: Your doctor will likely give you an alternative antibiotic. Call your doctor and explain the problem
Answered 6/20/2014
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Yes: Augmenting commonly causes diarrhea as a side effect. If this is too bothersome for you, then call your doctor/dentist and they can change the antibiotic.
Answered 7/16/2014
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