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Can Amoxicillin Cause Cough And Shortness Of Breath?

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Posted on Tue, 15 Dec 2015
Question: Are a cough and shortness of breath side effects of taking amoxicillin after surgery for a ruptured appendix ? No temperature. Thank you
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Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Considerations

Detailed Answer:
hello and thanks for sending the question.

Cough and shortness of breath are not typical symptoms or side effects of taking amoxicillin. This might be due to something completely unrelated including a possible viral upper respiratory infection.

If you continue to have these symptoms or if they get worse I would recommend that you talk about it with your primary care doctor. You might need to come in for a physical examination to determine the most likely cause of the symptoms.

thank you again for sending your question. I hope you feel better soon.


Sincerely,

Dr. Galamaga
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Can Amoxicillin Cause Cough And Shortness Of Breath?

Brief Answer: Considerations Detailed Answer: hello and thanks for sending the question. Cough and shortness of breath are not typical symptoms or side effects of taking amoxicillin. This might be due to something completely unrelated including a possible viral upper respiratory infection. If you continue to have these symptoms or if they get worse I would recommend that you talk about it with your primary care doctor. You might need to come in for a physical examination to determine the most likely cause of the symptoms. thank you again for sending your question. I hope you feel better soon. Sincerely, Dr. Galamaga