Investigating the Link: Can Amoxicillin Cause High Platelets?
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While extremely rare, case reports confirm that amoxicillin/clavulanate can cause a rapid increase in platelet counts [1.3.1, 1.3.2]. The answer to 'Can amoxicillin cause high platelets?' is yes, but it's a much less common reaction than the opposite effect, thrombocytopenia (low platelets).
