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Is Poor Appetite A Side Effect Of Amoxicillin?
I was taking amoxicillin for a sinus infection. Quit taking it after 4 days because it was bothering my stomach. That was 4 days ago. Still cannot eat much and my stomach is still hurting? Is this because I stopped the medication? YYYY@YYYY
Fri, 14 Sep 2018
Hi,
Any antibiotic when consumed destroys normal intestinal flora (lactobacilli).
This leads to loss of appetite & also facilitates intestinal infection by pathogenic organisms to cause intestinal pains off & on. Replacement of lactobacillus preparation over the counter is an answer to the problem.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
Any antibiotic when consumed destroys normal intestinal flora (lactobacilli).
This leads to loss of appetite & also facilitates intestinal infection by pathogenic organisms to cause intestinal pains off & on. Replacement of lactobacillus preparation over the counter is an answer to the problem.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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