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Can antibiotics make you bloat?

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Dr. Anatoly Belilovsky
Dr. Anatoly Belilovskyanswered
Pediatrics 37 years experience
Bloat?: In the sense of gas and diarrhea, yes. Fluid retention (edema) - very unlikely.
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Dr. Ryan Phasouk
Dr. Ryan Phasoukanswered
Family Medicine 20 years experience
Bloating: Antibiotics can make you bloat as a gastrointestinal side effect. It may be prudent to take a probiotic at the same time while taking antibiotics.
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