It sounds like the antibiotics not only killed off the bad bacteria, but the good bacteria as well, which is what helps regulate or stool. Try eating some yogurt with live active cultures or taking acidophilis pills for a while until your stools return to normal. You can also try adding some extra fiber to your diet to help bulk up your stools. If you do not have results is about a week to 10 days, contact your doctor, you may require more medical attention than you can provide yourself.
Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects.
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It sounds like the antibiotics not only killed off the bad bacteria, but the good bacteria as well, which is what helps regulate or stool. Try eating some yogurt with live active cultures or taking acidophilis pills for a while until your stools return to normal. You can also try adding some extra fiber to your diet to help bulk up your stools. If you do not have results is about a week to 10 days, contact your doctor, you may require more medical attention than you can provide yourself.
Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects.
abdominal pain
burping
constipation
diarrhea
difficulty sleeping
dry mouth
gas
headache
heartburn or indigestion
muscle pain
nausea
rash
taste changes
vomiting
weakness