Can antibiotics give you diarrhea and vomiting?
My son recently had a course of antibiotics, and he ended up with really bad diarrhea and was vomiting a lot. I'm wondering if this is a normal reaction, or if I should be more concerned next time.
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4 months ago
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I know it feels exhausting to deal with both at the same time, but please stay strong. Mix some ORS in water and keep sipping it slowly throughout the day so you don't get dehydrated. If it doesn't get better by tomorrow, we should get you checked by a doctor.
4 months ago
Your gut flora is completely stripped right now, which is causing this double hit. Rest is priority number one, so skip any workout plans. Once the vomiting stops and your doctor says it's okay, a very gentle 10-minute walk inside the house can help get your digestion moving naturally.
4 months ago
Ah, the classic double dhamaka! It feels like your stomach is trying to perform a magic trick from both ends. Don't worry, it's just the antibiotic cleaning house a bit too aggressively, but do keep a bottle of Electral close by.
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4 months ago
I am experiencing this right now and I am really scared to take my next dose. Is it safe to stop the antibiotics midway if my stomach hurts this badly, or will the infection come back?
4 months ago
Please don't take this lightly. I had severe diarrhea and vomiting from antibiotics that turned out to be a C. diff infection, and I had to be hospitalized for dehydration. If you are feeling weak or dizzy, please visit a clinic immediately.