Contact your doctor immediately if you experience a severe allergic reaction, such as difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, or tongue, or hives. These are serious signs requiring urgent medical attention.
Persistent or Worsening Symptoms
Don’t hesitate to call your doctor if your symptoms don’t improve after a few days of taking amoxicillin, or if they worsen. This could indicate the infection isn’t responding to treatment or a different issue is at play. Specifically, note any increased fever, worsening pain, or new symptoms developing.
Side Effects
Amoxicillin can cause various side effects. While mild side effects like diarrhea are common, persistent or severe diarrhea, severe nausea or vomiting, unusual bleeding or bruising, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), or dark urine should prompt a call to your doctor. These could indicate a more serious problem.
Medication Interactions
Always inform your doctor of all medications you are taking, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements. Some medications can interact negatively with amoxicillin. If you experience any unexpected symptoms after starting amoxicillin, especially after starting or changing another medication, seek medical advice.
Pregnancy or Breastfeeding
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant, discuss amoxicillin use with your doctor. The medication’s safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding should be carefully assessed.
Missed Doses
Don’t try to catch up on missed doses by taking double doses. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for guidance on managing missed doses.
