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Diarrhea due to Antibiotics
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I was prescribed antibiotics for my throat infection. However those antibiotics are causing extreme loose motions.
What should I do? Should I stop the antibiotics?
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Stop antibiotcs and start probiotics for now
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If you're facing loose motions because of the anti biotics - would advise to stop them.
Consult again regarding the dose and change if required.
Next Steps
Maintain hydration.
Take ORS - 1 sachet in 1 litre - drink sos throughout the day.
kindly consult for further opinion as all throat infections don't require antibiotics.
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
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Add Tablet vibact two times a day.
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Loose motions are a known side effect of many antibiotics and don't usually mean your throat treatment is wrong for you.
Next Steps
Don't stop the course on your own, call your prescribing doctor to check if it needs adjusting, and keep drinking fluids.
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See a doctor sooner if you notice blood in your stools, high fever, or signs of dehydration like dizziness or very little urine.
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