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Developed Sinus Problem After Having Flu. Augmentin Prescribed. Dizziness, Headache. Due To Taking Medication In The Empty Stomach?
I had the flu and then a developed a sinus problem and the doctor has given me augmentin 500mg/62.5g for 8 days. This morning I had a slight headache and took ibrobufen 400mg with the antibiotic at the same and this has caused me dizziness and very difficult to focus or walk. Can this related to taking all two medications at once on an empty stomach because I soon ate my breakfast but the dizziness was gone after 4hrs but it had left me with a headache.
Wed, 9 Jan 2013
Hello,
The dizziness and headache is due to the sinusitis and not due to the medications.
Medications taken on empty stomach may cause pain abdomen or nausea due to gastritis and not dizziness.
Moreover,a bout of sinusitis is quite common after getting flu and since it is viral infection,there is never any need of antibiotics.
Only treatment required for you is steam inhalation and avoiding cold drinks.
Antibiotics are generally of no use in sinusitis and are given only if there are signs of bacterial infection.
Thanks
The dizziness and headache is due to the sinusitis and not due to the medications.
Medications taken on empty stomach may cause pain abdomen or nausea due to gastritis and not dizziness.
Moreover,a bout of sinusitis is quite common after getting flu and since it is viral infection,there is never any need of antibiotics.
Only treatment required for you is steam inhalation and avoiding cold drinks.
Antibiotics are generally of no use in sinusitis and are given only if there are signs of bacterial infection.
Thanks
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