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Do antibiotics make you dizzy?

AnnieH
AnnieH Posts: 8,088 Forumite
in Health & beauty MoneySaving
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

Comments

  • astonsmummy
    astonsmummy Posts: 14,219 Forumite
    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)
    :j Baby boy Number 2, arrived 12th April 2009!:j
  • chatta
    chatta Posts: 3,392 Forumite
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    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
    AnnieH Posts: 8,088 Forumite
    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
    Savvy_Sue Posts: 47,910 Forumite
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    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.
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  • Westywoodpecker
    Westywoodpecker Posts: 6,512 Forumite
    Yes this anti biotic can make you feel really sick, ask you GP to change your prescription to another sort.
    Now thanks to Tommix & Queen Bear, now Lady Westy of Woodpecker :)
  • AnnieH
    AnnieH Posts: 8,088 Forumite
    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
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