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Does amoxicillin helps clogged ears?

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Dr. Martin Morell answered

If: You have a bacterial infection that is sensitive to the abx, yes, but you may need help with drainage. See md.

Answered 2/14/2019

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Clogged ears after a severe allergy attack 2 weeks ago. I was prescribed augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) & Claritin d. It hasn't gotten better, any ideas what to do?

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Had vertigo two weeks ago, the following days were just lightheaded and dizziness. Diagnosed with ear infection last week, my third day on amoxicillin. Noise sensitivity, lightheaded/dizziness, headaches, little ear pain but feels clogged, nausea?

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Monday I was told I had a middle ear infection and was put on Amoxicillin following my eardrum ruptured now I'm on ofloxacin should my ear be clogged?

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Ear infection never went away completely? I was on Amoxicillin for a week and it disappeared for a week and came back again. Clogging, sensitive hearing, dizziness, faint feeling, throbbing dull pain, and new pain behind ear and side of neck?

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My ears keep clogging up. My doc is convinced I have sinus infections every time & gives me amoxcillian but my sympptoms get worse with the pills.?

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