Diarrhea or loose stools, nausea, and vomiting are the most commonly reported Augmentin side effects. In most cases, side effects are mild and either don't require treatment or can be treated easily. There are, however, a number of less common but potentially serious side effects of Augmentin that should be reported to a healthcare provider immediately, such as yeast infections, severe diarrhea, or allergic reactions.
Augmentin Side Effects: An Introduction
As with any medicine, side effects are possible with
Augmentin® (
amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium); however, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider.
(This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with Augmentin. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of Augmentin side effects with you.)
Common Augmentin Side Effects
Augmentin has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials, in which it was compared to its two components (amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium) used individually. Because these studies did not compare Augmentin to a placebo (a solution with no active ingredient), it is difficult to tell whether side effects were actually caused by the medications, the medical condition, or other problems.
In these studies, the most common side effects of Augmentin included:
- Diarrhea or loose stools -- in up to 9 percent of people
- Nausea -- up to 3 percent
- Vomiting -- up to 1 percent.
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