My son was prescribed amoxicillin for an infected tooth.
He has become very hyper on this medication. very very demanding, and kind of whiny.
His pediatrician said it was fine and he is probably just feeling a lot better so he is more active.
Does this make sense? Should I seek a second opinion and cease the medicine?
Has anyone had this kind of side effect on amoxicillin?
Posted by gz (Member # 43818) on :
Does your son have lyme? We're not using amoxicillin, but with other abx my little one has severe hyperactivity and other mood changes with the herxing. So it could be normal for someone with certain infections, but I wouldn't rule out a med reaction either.
You know your child, and if your gut tells you something is off, then it probably is to some degree.
Posted by WPinVA (Member # 33581) on :
That doesn't sound right to me. Sounds like your gut is telling you something is off, and I'd go with it.
Has he ever been on amox before?
Posted by surprise (Member # 34987) on :
Are you giving probiotics, cut out sugar, more protein? Sounds like yeast.
Or a herx :-(
Posted by gigimac (Member # 33353) on :
I have had no reason to think he has lyme disease. He acts normal now but I am not giving him anymore of the meds til i talk to another dr. because the hyperactivity and behavior was getting really bad and it scared me. He has calmed down now but he was bouncing off the walls and refusing to talk and making loud noises.
When I called the dr. again he said it could be the dye. Would dye in the meds account for this behavior?
Posted by gigimac (Member # 33353) on :
We have cut out sugar. He has taken azithromycin before and didn't have a reaction.
Posted by gz (Member # 43818) on :
I believe there is research that points to a link between artificial food dyes (especially red #40) and hyperactivity in children. Whatever the cause is, the unusual behavior is always very frightening!
It's terrible how difficult it is to get away from artificial food dyes in this country, especially in stuff for kids who are most sensitive to the stuff.
I'm glad your little one has calmed down. I hope he is feeling better soon!
Posted by surprise (Member # 34987) on :
I'm so glad your 4 yr. old has been okay. Obviously you know lyme is/ can be passed congenitally.
Absolutely dyes can affect kids. Getting the meds from a compounding pharmacy is the only way I know to get around the color dyes.
Posted by jackie51 (Member # 14233) on :
See if you can get it mixed without the dye. Sounds like that's the problem, if you ask me.
His little body isn't detoxing the color fast enough.
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Often, rather than a matter of not being able to "detox" dyes, it's a chemical brain reaction.
The very instant the brain gets hit, that chemical reaction in the brain is not really about "detox" capabilities. It doesn't even have time to get to the liver.
In addition to artificial / synthetic dyes . . .
there could be gluten, corn - anything - in the fillers - or the coating / capsule. Likely some GMO ingredients, too. And if the Rx is generic, those fillers may change without notice.
Even a trace of what can be an "offending agent" to various individuals can trigger symptoms the instant it hits the mouth - when signals are rushed to the brain.
While the tendency may be to think those with such intense reactions are the odd ducks out, actually, those whose brains (and livers) can tell them right away that something is wrong have a far more efficient "early alarm system" so that's one way to look at it.
The inner ear / vestibular system is also most often involved as it's the first organ system to do that "early alarm" thing when any toxic is detected. And when the vestibular system is off kilter, so is EVERYTHING else with the way we function with all our senses, even reading, thinking, walking, talking.
And a panic can ensue when that has us bouncing around in a sensory warp.
Sometimes, there are enzyme variations involved and that can be about the liver (where enzymes are made & meant to do their jobs). MTHFR / methylation / porphyria are just a couple examples of when all bets can be off with ingredients.
In such a case, though, the vestibular system & the brain would still be first to go bonkers - alerting the "operator" that something is not correct. -
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- gigimac,
While pausing it seems to have answered the connection question, it may be that something different in his food / beverage range at the same time might have had some added effect, too.
Or being around Christmas trees, etc. either for the natural tree scents or any added sprays, candles, etc. Just a thought.
Love is not the only thing that is all around during a holiday season (regardless of which holidays are celebrated, often so many variables). Even the cologne of relatives, etc. can make many of us go into a spin. -
Posted by gigimac (Member # 33353) on :
thanks for all the responses. I appreciate it. we are watching diet carefully and back to doc on Monday.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
I agree on the dyes and additives to the med. often the culprit.