Antibiotics And Diarrhoea

Digestive health
1

I'm on antibiotics and am getting awful diarrhoea

from them . Is it best to stop the Abs ?

I usually get an infection from diarrhoea .

2

Taking extra potent probiotics really helps me with that.  Or maybe cut the antibiotics in half.  I can only handle half of the normal dosage - 250 mg of the Flagyl instead of 500 - and it works to cure the diverticulitis just as well.  

3

What is Abs ? Are you on two antibiotics are just one?  When was the last time before this time you was on antibiotics ? 

4

I am on antibiotics for a bacteria infection on my left lung   They have upset my bowel but for me i feel I need them to help my lung. What are you on antibiotics for? 

5

I am on half the dosage , 250 mg of co-amoxiclav.

The diarrhoea is awful . I do take a probiotic , need to go and take one ,lol

6

Abs = antibiotics . I'm on one sort . I was on them 2 months ago

for another flare up.

7

Try doubling the probiotic - and be sure it is a powerful one.  Go back to one when things settle down.

 

8

I'm taking them for a diverticulitis flare up . I'm finding it really

hard to cope with the diarrhoea, got another 3 days and can't eat anything

as it goes straight through me and causing stomach ache .

9

Hi Linda 

I wouldn't stop the antibiotics but would suggest dry toast or plain crackers. drink plenty of water to stop dehydration from too much diarrhoea. I understand that doctors in France actually prescribe Probiotics when taking ( and after ) a course of antibiotics to put good bacteria back into the stomach.

I take probiotic capsules every morning before breakfast also probiotic yoghurt drinks and it calms my stomach and bowels.  

Having said that I wouldn't hesitate to see your Gp if the diarrhoea persists or you feel dizzy. 

10

Hi Frankmice

I am sticking to toast and I always drink lots of water .

If I'm no better tomorrow I will have to see my doctor .

Thanks