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What Causes Diarrhea After Taking Amoxicillin And Clavulanate?

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Posted on Wed, 18 Jan 2017
Question: Had initial Root canal one weak ago only partially completed due to infection in tooth gum . Given Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Poptassium Tablets 875 mg and 125 mg. Following day diarrhea followed . Fearing not to get rid of the infection I continued taking medication twice a day for a total of 5 days with continued diarrhea . On the sixth day stopped taking medication. For last two days cramping , small XXXXXXX like stools with some red blood and mucus noticed. No fever . Regular colonoscopies negative with last one 3 years ago. Had diviticular pockets found 20 years ago with no apparent problem since then.69 year old male on no medications. Please adivise Thank you XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (51 minutes later)
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As per your complain loose motions or loose stools are commonly seen as a side effect of the antibiotic intake but in case if there is symptoms like cramping, stools with blood and mucous then it can be due to Clostridium Difficile induced Colitis..

Antibiotic intake can cause disturbed balance of the good bacteria along with killing the bad bacteria leading to proliferation of Clostridium bacteria leading to infection..

So as you have stopped taking antibiotic, it is fine, but you should consult a General Physician or Medicine Specialist and get evaluated and a stool sample and colonoscopy can be advised to rule out the cause and will be treated accordingly..

As of now take light diet and plenty of Probiotics like Yogurt..
Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration..
Avoid spicy and heavy meals..

Hope this helps..

Regards.
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What Causes Diarrhea After Taking Amoxicillin And Clavulanate?

Brief Answer: Detailed below.. Detailed Answer: Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. As per your complain loose motions or loose stools are commonly seen as a side effect of the antibiotic intake but in case if there is symptoms like cramping, stools with blood and mucous then it can be due to Clostridium Difficile induced Colitis.. Antibiotic intake can cause disturbed balance of the good bacteria along with killing the bad bacteria leading to proliferation of Clostridium bacteria leading to infection.. So as you have stopped taking antibiotic, it is fine, but you should consult a General Physician or Medicine Specialist and get evaluated and a stool sample and colonoscopy can be advised to rule out the cause and will be treated accordingly.. As of now take light diet and plenty of Probiotics like Yogurt.. Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration.. Avoid spicy and heavy meals.. Hope this helps.. Regards.