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What should you do when you have diarrhea from taking antibiotics?
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∙ 8y ago
This is a common side effect of all antibiotics because they kill all bacteria, not just the harmful ones causing your infection. When the helpful gut bacteria are dead, your body has trouble processing digested food particles, and you get diarrhea. Take over the counter diarrhea treatments and try probiotics for a couple of weeks to replenish the gut bacteria.
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Can tooth extraction cause diarrhea?
Yes it can cause diarrhea, particularly the antibiotics
What precautions may be taken while taking antibiotics?
If symptoms don't improve after taking penicillins talk with the physician. May cause diarrhea, taking diarrhea medicines may make the problem worse. May change the results of some medical tests.
What medications should be avoided by patients with shigellosis?
Medications that control diarrhea by slowing intestinal contractions can cause problems and should be avoided by patients with bloody diarrhea or fever, especially if antibiotics have not been started.
How can diarrhea be prevented?
Traveler's diarrhea can be avoided by use of Pepto-Bismol and/or antibiotics, if necessary.
Can you take Immodium after finishing an antibiotic?
You can take Immodium (loperamide) for a short time while on antibiotics.. but it shouldn't be used to reduce antibiotics-induced diarrhea.
How can traveler's diarrhea be prevented?
Proper hygiene and food handling techniques will prevent many cases. Traveler's diarrhea can be avoided by use of Pepto-Bismol and/or antibiotics
Should you wait seven days to drink alcohol after taking antibiotics?
Yes!
Am I going to die if I don't finish my antibiotics?
Some people don't finish taking their antibiotics, they take them as the doctor prescribed, but stop when the symptoms start to subside. You won't necessarily die from not taking antibiotics, but if you do, the current ailment you have could progress into worse conditions. So either way, you should finish taking your antibiotics.
How does continuous use of antibiotics affect the microbial flora?
Antibiotics kill all bacteria, even the "good" ones that help you digest your food. Once your microbial flora are killed off, you get the side effects of the antibiotics, such as fungal infections and diarrhea. Also, remember that continuous use of antibiotics will breed bacteria that are resistant, so you shouldn't just keep taking antibiotics forever.
Can antibiotics cause diarrhea?
YES, ANTIBIOTICS CAN CAUSE DIARRHOEA. ANTIBIOTICS IN ADDITION TO DESTROYING THE BAD INFECTION ALSO DESTROYS THE GOOD FLORA IN THE INTESTINES.
Can you get an infection from eating a girl out while shes taking antibiotics?
It depends on what she is taking the antibiotics for.
Should you eat eggs when taking antibiotics?
You may or may not eat the eggs, when on antibiotics. Eggs has nothing to do with antibiotics. Some antibiotics should be taken on empty stomach like penicillin V or macrolides. In that case eggs are considered as food.
