A member asked:

We are giving my 8 month old ammoxicillin for an ear infection, and she has slept longer than normal. is this normal for this medicine?

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Dr. Corey Clay answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Nope: But it is normal for her to sleep a little longer after the infection, which probably caused significant discomfort and sleep deprivation.

Answered 1/5/2019

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Sign she's better: This med doesn't make you sleepy or sleep more, but a kid fighting an infection will get catch up sleep when they begin to improve.

Answered 4/13/2017

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