I heard it kills your white blood cells and can cause cancer. I am real scared because I was put on 875mg for 21 days. If anyone can tell me ANYTHING on this issue i would really appreciate it.
2007-02-27 16:32:26 · 7 answers · asked by Romeo C 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
no, amoxicillin fights bacteria and won't cause cancer. however, it can have side effects such as yeast infection, tummyaches, and if you have any side effects that are not "common" please call the doctor. antibiotics can damage the liver, please take precautions. eat yogurt with active live cultures and probiotic supplements. And also if you don't get better after 21 days please call you doctor. The maximum that doctors can put you on antibiotics is 4 weeks and call if the antibiotics resisted.
2007-02-27 16:55:29 · answer #1 · answered by poshbaby24 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would have to take MASSIVE amounts of the stuff - like POUNDS - for a very long period of time to experience any damage. Amoxicillin is a very well-tolerated form of penicillin, and can be safely used by practically anyone who is not allergic to penicillin-related antibiotics.
2007-02-27 16:40:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are taking massive amounts of it for a long period of time especially when it is not necessary, yes it can damage your body. However, 21 days of an 875mg dose probably wont do any harm.
2007-02-27 16:50:20 · answer #3 · answered by Isabella's Mommy Expecting #2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you took it for 21 days only it wont cause cancer. I was on medication for 21 days at about 1050 mg per day and nothing happened
however prolonged intake of this drug could lower your red blood cells and could also weakon the bones so i suggest that after taking hte whole medication, you take vitamins rich in iron and calcium,, good luck!
2007-02-27 16:44:28 · answer #4 · answered by debzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would have to be dosed for years to have anything bad happen. 21 days is not so very long. This is a very commonly prescribed antibiotic and if you have such concerns you should ask your doctor.
2007-02-27 16:35:46 · answer #5 · answered by justbeingher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone is trying to scare you Both those side affects are bogus When in doubt call your pharmacist I am not 100% sure about those side effects so give the pharmacy a call
2007-02-27 16:54:53 · answer #6 · answered by hobo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MY DOCTOR GAVE ME THE SAME MEDICATION AND HE TOLD ME THAT THIS MEDICATION DOESNT DAMAGE THE BLOOD CELLS AT ALL AND IS PERFECTLY SAFE TO TAKE AND IT A GOOD MEDICATION TO TAKE FOR SICKNESS AND ILLNESSES AND THINGS SO CHECK AROUND AND SEE OK AFTER ALL YOU DONT NEVER KNOW UNLESS YOU ASK RIGHT THANKS AND I HOPE THIS HELPS.............
2007-02-27 16:39:02 · answer #7 · answered by Popeye 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋