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What Are The Side Effects Of Amoxicillin 875 Mg?
I am on 10 mg of methotrexate weekly and my doctor just gave me amoxicillin 875mg to treat a uti. Ayer taking it my heart begin beating quickly and I developed a headache. I read that the are serious interaction between these drugs and wonder if I should be taking something else instead? Ps last time I had a uti my gp perscribed cefdinir 300 which worked
Mon, 6 Apr 2015
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AS you stated, amoxicillin and methotrexate interact. Amoxicillin increases the level of methotrexate and significant interaction is possible.
It may be best to speak to your doctor to see if an alternative can be considered.
I hope this helps
AS you stated, amoxicillin and methotrexate interact. Amoxicillin increases the level of methotrexate and significant interaction is possible.
It may be best to speak to your doctor to see if an alternative can be considered.
I hope this helps
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