Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
If u hav bacteria resistant to amoxycillin does this mean ur resistant to standard penecillin ? amoxy didn't work for my infection but penecillin did
A doctor has provided 1 answer
If amoxicillin had..: No effect then it is likely the any effect that penicillin had was not related to the penicillin but in spite of the penicillin.
Answered 12/3/2012
5.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I had a tooth infection a few months ago due to impacted molars, I did not have time to get them removed, my infection is back. This is third time my infection has happened within a year. Can I take amoxicillin again or do I risk resistance bacteria?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Does antibiotic like amoxicillin typically trigger a bacteria vaginosis or yeast infection? Because Im prone to one?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
If I am taking amoxicillin, loratadine and tylenol (acetaminophen) for sinus infection, should i also take a probiotic and vitamin so i can keep good bacteria in my gut?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I've had a bacterial infection in my throat since monday, and i only have some amoxicillin that expired last march (2012). Is it ok to take it? Thanks
7 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
People also searched for:
I have a rather painful tooth LHS rear molar i have taken (over the course of the day roughly 13hrs) 2x panadol 4x pain relief codeine tablets a 2x Nurofen. non of which have done much for the pain I have also taken 2x Amoxycillin for the infection. I hav
Will penicillin VK 500 mg twice daily treat bad sinus infection ? I took amoxicillin 4 times last year and Amox-clav once this year for strep. Will the penicillin work or could the bacteria I have be resistant ? What do to recommend ?
Multiple bacterial infections last year. I had to take amoxicillin 4 times for 12 days each. I was just diagnosed with strep. I was prescribed amox-clav. Will this work or possible I am resistant due to using amoxicillin so much ?
Over the past two months I have been resistant to penicillin amoxicillin clindamycin and azithromycin. None of these work on my bacterial infection i continue to get sicker. I hope you can help?
How many times can I take amoxicillin rounds in a year? Ive had three tooth infections and had to take amoxicillin three times due to delayed surgery to remove my molars, if I take it again am I risking my bacteria will be resistant? Or its ok? Ty?
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 questionMore of what we treat
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.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
