Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Severe Diarrhea After Taking Dolobid For Pain Due To Oral Surgery, With History Of Taking Two Pills Of Z-pack. Any Thoughts?

I took two pills of he Z-pack today before oral surgery because I must pre-medicate because of a knee replacement. The oral surgeon prescribed 500 mg. dolobid for pain, and after taking three of these pills, I am experiencing severe, uncontrollable diarrhea. Is it the dolobid or the Z-pack that is causing this?
Sat, 31 May 2014
Report Abuse
Emergency Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.

After reading your post, I would like to inform you that the diarrhea is caused by the antibiotic azithromycin (z pack).

Antibiotic like azithromycin disturb the normal flora of useful bacteria present in the intestines. These bacteria help in the process of digestion and absorption.

I would advise that you should take a probiotic for relief from your symptoms.

Taking curd or yoghurt daily will also be helpful.

I hope this is helpful to you.
Thanks.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Azithromycin


Loading Online Doctors....
Severe Diarrhea After Taking Dolobid For Pain Due To Oral Surgery, With History Of Taking Two Pills Of Z-pack. Any Thoughts?

Hi, Thanks for writing your query. After reading your post, I would like to inform you that the diarrhea is caused by the antibiotic azithromycin (z pack). Antibiotic like azithromycin disturb the normal flora of useful bacteria present in the intestines. These bacteria help in the process of digestion and absorption. I would advise that you should take a probiotic for relief from your symptoms. Taking curd or yoghurt daily will also be helpful. I hope this is helpful to you. Thanks.