Can I take Amoxicillin and Sertraline together?

It is generally considered safe to take amoxicillin و سيرترالين together.

Amoxicillin is an antibiotic cleared by the kidneys, while sertraline is an antidepressant processed by the liver. They do not interfere with each other's absorption, metabolism, or effects on the body.

How to take amoxicillin and sertraline safely

• Take both medications as prescribed by your doctor.

• Be aware that both medications can sometimes cause side effects such as diarrhoea or an upset stomach.

• If you experience severe diarrhoea while taking the antibiotic, contact your GP.

اضطرابات الاكتئاب والقلق

قد تشعر بزيادة في الأفكار الانتحارية أو الرغبة في إيذاء النفس عند بدء تناول سيرترالين لأول مرة أو عند تغيير الجرعة. هذا أكثر شيوعًا بين الشباب الذين تقل أعمارهم عن 25 عامًا. اتصل بطبيبك أو اذهب إلى المستشفى فورًا إذا لاحظت أي تغييرات في مزاجك أو سلوكك.

حساسية البنسلين

Do not take amoxicillin if you have ever had an immediate allergic reaction (such as a rash, swelling, or breathing difficulties) to any penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotic, as this can cause a life-threatening reaction.

Serotonin syndrome risk

Do not take sertraline if you are taking, or have taken in the last 14 days, an MAOI antidepressant (such as phenelzine or selegiline), as this can cause a dangerous and potentially fatal rise in serotonin levels.

زيادة خطر النزيف

Be aware that sertraline increases your risk of internal bleeding, especially if you also take aspirin, ibuprofen, or blood-thinning medications like warfarin.

الكحول

It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while taking sertraline. Alcohol can increase the sedative effects of the medicine, making you feel more sleepy, dizzy, or uncoordinated.

It is best to avoid or strictly limit alcohol while taking amoxicillin. While there is no direct chemical interaction, alcohol can dehydrate you and interfere with your sleep, which may slow down your recovery from infection. Additionally, both alcohol and amoxicillin can cause stomach upset or nausea, and combining them may make these side effects worse.

عصير الجريب فروت

Avoid drinking large amounts of grapefruit juice. Grapefruit contains compounds that can increase the level of sertraline in your blood, which may increase the risk of side effects.

Taking multiple medicines? Our مدقق تفاعلات الأدوية helps you check whether your prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, and supplements are safe to take together. Simply search for your medicines to see potential interactions and what to do about them.

إخلاء المسؤولية

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