Do antibiotics make you dizzy?

[AnnieH]

I am currently on an antibiotic called c0-amoxiclav for a kidney/gall bladder infection (dr wasn't sure which).

I got it very MSE-wise as I have a pre-payment certificate for my many prescritions.

The thing is, I've been feeling a bit dizzy since taking them, and I wondered if any other MSEers have noticed this side effect when taking this tablet.#

Cheers
Annie

[astonsmummy]

To be honest, i think different medicens affect people in different mays,
If u r concerned i would contact the doctors - have u read the notes that come with the medicince as there r listed sideaffects (dizzyness could be one)

[chatta]

If you type the name of them into google you can usually find more information about what it is you are taking, I alway do this with anything the doctor has prescribed. But reading the instuction leaflet that comes with the medication is always a good start.

[AnnieH]

Thanks for the advice. I just Googled it and one of the first symptoms to come up is dizziness. If it carries on I'll have to go back to the Dr.

Thanks again x

[Savvy_Sue]

Don't know about that particular one, but there is one antibiotic I can't take without being paralysed with nausea. So yes, it can happen. Hope you can sort it out.

[Westywoodpecker]

Yes this anti biotic can make you feel really sick, ask you GP to change your prescription to another sort.

[AnnieH]

Thanks guys. The dizziness seems to have calmed down now. I won't go into the other side-effects lol! Good job I'm only on them for a week.

They have worked for my kidney infection though. I'm not in agonising pain anymore, so I suppose it's worth it in the short term:D