A member asked:

I'm very bloated and have light diarrhea after being given amox-clav 875mg 2x a day for sinus/chest infection. i'm on day 3. is this normal?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Common side effect: Many antibiotics, including amoxicillin with clavulanic acid (Augmentin), cause diarrhea, cramping, or bloating side effects. It's usually not harmful if not servere and if no strong cramping or blood in stools. Still, let your doctor know about it and follow her advice.

Answered 4/7/2018

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