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What Causes Severe Diarrhea After Taking Azithromycin?
Hi,
I've been taking Azithromycin Tablets 250 mg since Wed. I have 2 more days and then I'll be done. I'm
taking it for strep throat. Since starting it I've had very severe diarrhea. It's watery and it just runs through
me. Should I continue with the last two pills or should I stop it?
Judy Strauss
I've been taking Azithromycin Tablets 250 mg since Wed. I have 2 more days and then I'll be done. I'm
taking it for strep throat. Since starting it I've had very severe diarrhea. It's watery and it just runs through
me. Should I continue with the last two pills or should I stop it?
Judy Strauss
Thu, 15 Jun 2017
Hello,
Severe diarrhea after taking Azithromycin is a common side effect of antibiotic intake as antibiotics destroy the good bacteria of intestines along with harmful bacteria and disturb the proper functioning of intestines. As of now you can take empty stomach Pantoprazole or Omeprazole, take Loperamide to control loose motions and take plenty of probiotics like Yogurt and can also take Lactobacillus Acidophilus which is commercially available probiotic. Drink plenty of water and oral rehydration salts. If there is no improvement stop taking antibiotic and consult an emergency room.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
Severe diarrhea after taking Azithromycin is a common side effect of antibiotic intake as antibiotics destroy the good bacteria of intestines along with harmful bacteria and disturb the proper functioning of intestines. As of now you can take empty stomach Pantoprazole or Omeprazole, take Loperamide to control loose motions and take plenty of probiotics like Yogurt and can also take Lactobacillus Acidophilus which is commercially available probiotic. Drink plenty of water and oral rehydration salts. If there is no improvement stop taking antibiotic and consult an emergency room.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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