Mychophenolate and Amoxicillin

[Turquoise1999]

Hi,

A few days ago, my dentist prescribed me amoxicillin for my painful tooth. I was reading online about it. I read an article saying it is not recommended to be prescribed to someone who takes mychophenolate mofetil. Is this right ?

And if so what should I do

[PMRpro]

rxlist.com/drug-interaction...

I don't think it is dangerous as such but it may make the mycophenlate less effective. You could speak to your GP about an alternative - they should know more about it than the dentist will.

[Barnclown]

Glad you posted: I was unaware of this issue. Rheumatology & immunology have had me on both myco Cellcept & coamoxicillin every day for years...we’ve not noticed any probs at all with the effectiveness of either med. am wondering if maybe coamoxicillin (the compound of amoxicillin + clavulanic acid) could be a better choice for you?

go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00766

❤️🍀❤️🍀 Coco

[WinterSwimmer]

Pretty sure I have take both together with no ill effect.

[Maddymay65]

HiI am not sure about amoxicillin but pretty sure with mycophenollate if you need antibiotics you must stop taking mycophenolate whilst on them . I was told this last time I had an infection. I take it three times a day. Hope that helps, hope you feel better soon take care M x

[Sangu1 in reply to Maddymay65]

I would have thought the reason they tell you to stop taking mycophenolate is that it’s an immunosuppressant and when you are prescribed antibiotics you are trying to fight off a bacterial infection, so you want to avoid using immunosuppressant so that your own immune system can help fight off the bacterial infections.

[Maddymay65 in reply to Sangu1]

HiI am sure you are right, no point taking conflicting meds, it causes all kinds of problems . To be honest I only take antibiotics when I really need them . Still find the odd doctor wants to prescribe for slightest thing but if I can get by I will . Then when something serious comes along I feel I have a better fighting chance . M x

[Cottar]

Speak to your Pharmacist, they’re the experts on medications and how they react with each other. Hope you find something that helps.