upset stomache with anitbiotic?

Question

Just wondered if it was normal to have constant diahirra when you are taking an antibiotic?

Answer 1

yes it is common due to the medication being so strong.

Common side effects of antibiotics include upset stomach, diarrhea, and, in women, vaginal yeast infections. Some side effects are more severe and, depending on the antibiotic, may disrupt the function of the kidneys, liver, bone marrow, or other organs. Blood tests are used to monitor such adverse reactions.

try increasing your fiber intake and make sure to drink lots of fluids to avoid dehydration. if the diarrhea is severe ( more than 12 times in 24 hours) call your doctor to see if you can be switched to another medication-your stomach may just be too sensitive to that particular medication...

Answer 2

Yes this is very common. While taking The antibiotic it not only clears out the bad bacteria it also cleans out the good bacteria that is need in the intestines. Some antibiotics are worse than others, if it is intolerable talk to your doctor about switching. Otherwise some things you might try is eating Yogurt this has the live active cultures in it that are naturally occurring in your intestines. Otherwise you can take acidophiles that would be in the vitamin section of your pharmacy.

Answer 3

antibiotics often upset the stomach and cause diarrhea.

" Do antibiotics cause any side-effects?

Side-effects associated with various antibiotics are:

* Nausea
* Stomach Pain
* Headache
* Allergic Reaction (relatively uncommon, but higher likelihood in patients with a general history of allergies)
* Diabetics: Note: Penicillin may obscure tests for sugar in the urine.


Imbalance of Native Bacteria, leading to:

* Vaginal Yeast Infection
* Thrush
* Diarrhea

(Side-effects may continue to occur for up to several weeks after taking the medication.)

Is there any way to avoid the side-effects of antibiotics?

Following the dosage instructions will help guard against unintended effects of antibiotics.

* Following the directions fully will also help prevent the emergence of strains of bacteria which antibiotics do not work against; occasionally genetic mutations happen to make a bacterium less susceptible to an antibiotic.
o Incomplete treatment with antibiotic, either as a result of missed doses or from stopping taking the medicine before it has been finished, encourages flourishing of residual bacteria."

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eating yoghurt does, in fact, help. if it lasts longer than the supply of antibiotics, or is severe, contact your doctor. drinking milk, water, or eating, if not contraindicated by the prescription (it usually says, on the bottle label), can help, as well. drink plenty of fluids, so that the diarrhea doesn't dehydrate you (sports drinks, like gatorade, are especially useful), and bland foods (white rice, farina, and toast) are easy on the stomach.

Answer 4

Yes. Antibiotics kill the "good" bacteria in the digestive system, along with the bad. Acidophilus might help (you can find it with the vitamins at the store) but you would really need a whole lot to get your balance back. If it's constant, and you have another week or more on the antibiotic, I would check with your doctor.

Answer 5

Definitely. However, I should mention that it might not be the antibiotic but the infection which is causing the diarrhea. Some antibiotics are more likely to cause gastrointestinal problems, such as Amoxicillin. Just make sure to drink a lot of fluids to avoid getting dehydrated.

Answer 6

It is very common to have diarrhea with antibiotics. The antibiotics kill the "good bacteria" alone with the bad. Eat yogurt and you can also take an antidiarrhea like pepto and keep well hydrated with water.

Answer 7

Are you following the directions? Some antibiotics should be taken on a full stomach, some without ingestion of milk products.
Call your MD in am, as you could become dehydrated; he/she may need to change the medication.

Answer 8

If it's nonstop on the pot then call your doctor. If it's just loose stools you still might want to notify your doctor, but many antibiotics can cause it. Read the information that the pharmacy gave you with your meds. You can also call your pharmacist and ask if it's commonplace. Plus you can ask him/her if you can take something like immodium d. He/she will know if it'll interact badly with the meds.

Answer 9

It likely means that you don't have the good bacteria that is normal in your system. I suggest eating some yogurt or even frozen yogurt to restore your system to a balance. Also drink lots of fluids.

Answer 10

no.... not normal. check the pamphlet that the Rx came with to see if its a possible side effect. if so, it should say, "if any of these side effects worsen or persist, call your doctor immediately." could be food poisoning or a stomach bug at the same time... just a coincidence....check the pamphlet tho.