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Can antibiotics make you bloat?
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Bloat?: In the sense of gas and diarrhea, yes. Fluid retention (edema) - very unlikely.
Answered 10/28/2013
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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.
Answered 1/15/2020
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