Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Asked 9 months ago

How to stop weight gain from antibiotics?

My doctor prescribed me antibiotics for a recurring infection, and I've noticed I'm feeling bloated and gaining a bit of weight. Is this common, and how can I stop it while taking the medication?

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Arvind Shenoy Arvind Shenoy Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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I just finished a heavy 2-week course of antibiotics and noticed immediate bloating and weight gain. My doctor told me it happens because antibiotics wipe out the good gut bacteria. I started taking a daily probiotic supplement and eating fresh curd, and the bloating went away in a week.

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I always get so anxious when I have to take antibiotics because they completely mess up my stomach and cause bloating. Just try not to stress too much, it is likely just water weight and temporary bloating rather than actual fat gain. Let's focus on healing first, weight can be managed later.

Priyanka Mishra Priyanka Mishra Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Antibiotics always make me feel so bitter and weirdly hungry! But instead of reaching for heavy comfort food, I try to have light buttermilk (chaas) with roasted cumin. It keeps the stomach cool and stops that bloated feeling completely.

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Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Look, antibiotics don't magically create fat; they just disrupt your gut microbiome, leading to digestion issues and water retention. Stop overanalyzing it. Just drink plenty of water, eat fiber-rich food, and take a good probiotic to restore your gut flora.

Kriti Saxena Kriti Saxena Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Haha, yes! Those tiny antibiotic pills somehow make us look like we swallowed a football! 🎈 Don't worry, it is just your gut bacteria complaining. Feed them some good old dahi-chawal and your flat stomach will be back soon!

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Kavitha Nair Kavitha Nair Joined May 2026 6 months ago

I am also facing this issue after my recent fever meds, and it is making me a bit worried. Does eating homemade dahi daily really help restore gut health and stop this weight gain? Please let me know if anyone has tried this.

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