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Have an ear infection and wanted to know if amoxicillint will make me sleepy? i have finals in two days!

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

No: Amoxicillin is an antibiotic and by itself it is not known to cause drowsiness. All the best with your exams.

Answered 12/15/2014

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Amoxicillin: This should not make you sleepy, but you might get bored with what you are studying. Good luck on your finals. Hope straight A average is in the future.

Answered 12/24/2014

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