Is it safe to take Amoxiclav for epididymitis?
Patient: I have been diagnosed with epididymitis by my GP and been put on co-amoxiclav 625mg three times a day for 7 days. I'm 3 days in and the pain seems to be getting worse. I've read elsewhere online that co-amoxiclav isn't the right treatment in cases of epididymitis in men under 35 as an STI such as chlamydia is usually the cause. However other websites state that amoxicillin-based antibiotics such as co-amoxiclav can be used to treat chlamydia successfully in pregnant women. Should I contact my GP to alter my medication or can I expect the co-amoxiclav to have an eventual effect? Doctor: HelloThanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have Epididymitis and have been prescribed Amoxiclav.thrice daily.Please continue taking he same antibiotic along with anti inflammatory medication like Diclofenac twice daily.It takes 10 days to get the results and may have to take antibiotics for 3-4 weeks Dr.Patil.