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What Causes Stomach Discomfort After Taking Amoxicillin?
I am taking 500 mg Amoxicillin for a throat infection. I have taken 2 per day for 5 days now and my stomach is feeling like I have a rock in it. I have another 5 days of pills to take but my throat is fine now I am thinking of not taking the last 5 days. My throat culture was negative when I went to the doctor so maybe it won't hurt to stop taking the rest of this medicine. What do you think?
Fri, 11 May 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
It seems that you are suffering from antibiotic-induced stomach disturbances. This happens because the antibiotics disrupt 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.
It can also cause hyperacidity. 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. Drink plenty of oral rehydration solution. Take more of yoghurt, rice, banana and cereals in the diet.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
It seems that you are suffering from antibiotic-induced stomach disturbances. This happens because the antibiotics disrupt 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.
It can also cause hyperacidity. 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. Drink plenty of oral rehydration solution. Take more of yoghurt, rice, banana and cereals in the diet.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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