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What Causes Upper Stomach Cramps While Taking Erythromycin?

my daughter has been taking Erythromycin tablets for 2 days but has severe upper stomach cramps and is feeling really tired. She also feels a bit faint when she stands up. Should she continue to take the tablets or should I contact the doctor? email: YYYY@YYYY
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have upper stomach cramps while taking Erythromycin. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like gastritis , indigestion, IBS , but in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are probably due to erythromycin as its side effects . I would suggest you to take some probiotics food like yogurt with this medicine . Consult doctor who prescribed this medicine and discuss the condition with him / her . Doctor may alter the dose or prescribe substitute . Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist for gastric problem .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Upper Stomach Cramps While Taking Erythromycin?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have upper stomach cramps while taking Erythromycin. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like gastritis , indigestion, IBS , but in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are probably due to erythromycin as its side effects . I would suggest you to take some probiotics food like yogurt with this medicine . Consult doctor who prescribed this medicine and discuss the condition with him / her . Doctor may alter the dose or prescribe substitute . Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist for gastric problem . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari