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Suggest Treatment For Severe Diarrhea While On Azithromycin

Hello, my husband has strep right now and he was prescribed azithromycin and is experiencing severe diarrhea. Amox also does the same thing to him. The NP that prescribed him his medication told him that these are his two only options. I was under the impression that cephalexin is also a medication that strep is sensitive to - is this correct and if so, is it likely that this will upset his stomach also?? Any recommendations on how to get his diarrhea under control? Thanks! - Katie
Thu, 15 Dec 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from antibiotic induced diarrhea as Azithromycin, amoxicillin are antibiotics and at times intake of antibiotics can cause severe diarrhea as well as digestive disturbances..
This happens because the antibiotics disrupts the good bacteria present in intestines along with harmful bacteria and it leads to disturbances in the complex functioning of intestines like Digestion and Absorption and it leads to diarrhea..
However Cephalexin can also cause diarrhea so cannot be said before hand..
It is however temporary and resolves as the antibiotic intake is stopped..
You can consult your treating physician if the symptoms are severe..
As of now, till you are on medication you should take empty stomach Pantoprazole or Omeprazole..
Take Loperamide to control loose motions..
Drink plenty of oral rehydration solution..
Take more of yoghurt, rice, banana and cereals in diet..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Diarrhea While On Azithromycin

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from antibiotic induced diarrhea as Azithromycin, amoxicillin are antibiotics and at times intake of antibiotics can cause severe diarrhea as well as digestive disturbances.. This happens because the antibiotics disrupts the good bacteria present in intestines along with harmful bacteria and it leads to disturbances in the complex functioning of intestines like Digestion and Absorption and it leads to diarrhea.. However Cephalexin can also cause diarrhea so cannot be said before hand.. It is however temporary and resolves as the antibiotic intake is stopped.. You can consult your treating physician if the symptoms are severe.. As of now, till you are on medication you should take empty stomach Pantoprazole or Omeprazole.. Take Loperamide to control loose motions.. Drink plenty of oral rehydration solution.. Take more of yoghurt, rice, banana and cereals in diet.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.