HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Can amoxicillin cause headaches?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Yes it can..: Headache is listed as one of the top ten side effects of amoxicillin--nausea, vomitting, diarrhea are among the most frequent side effects. If it is bothersome, stop the med and inform your doc asap for an alternative if needed. At times, mild headache can be controlled with tylenol/motrin etc..Consult your doc. Good luck.

Dr Machanic and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/14/2021

5.7k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Mother (64), pneumonia (8th time), diagnosed on 17 June, taking Amoxicillin. Today extreme fatigue, cough, headache. Worse than yesterday. What to do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My son tested slightly +ive for strep throat Fri. He has been taking amoxicillin 3xs a day. He is still complaining of headaches. Is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My son finished amoxicillin 4 days ago. Yesterday he woke up with fatigue & body aches + headache. This morning the rash subsided but now vomiting?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Hi! I've tonsillitis and I'm taking amoxicillin 500mg each 8 hours(I'm 20 years old). But I have an extreme headache, can I use ibuprofen? Dosage?Thks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I am experiencing toothache. The following also describe me: Headache, Fatigue, and Swollen face. Need penicillin not amoxicillin. Medicare and disa?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I was diagnosed with strep A yesterday. Im only on my second dose of Amoxicillin. Today I have a horrible headache. Can Amoxicillin cause headaches?
Stiffy neck, follow by headaches for pass week, was prescribed prednisone and amoxicillin. What can cause stiffy neck and headaches. No other symptoms. When will it go away. 1st time with these syms.
Dizzy and little lightheaded achy teeth and headache. Is this common with 857mg of amoxicillin. I'm on day 4. Can't even drive cause of dizzyness. ..
Is headache a side effect of amoxicillin?
I've been taking amoxicillin for a sinus headache 3 times a day since Tuesday night & today I've been feeling some discomfort in my vagina.

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.