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How can i prevent getting diarrhea while on antibiotics?

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Probiotics: Some probiotics while taken during your cousre of antibiotic therapy can lessen your chance of getting a superinfection called c. Diff. Some common ones used are lactobacillus, florastor.

Answered 11/21/2013

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A member asked:

How can i prevent getting diarrhea while on antibiotics?

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Dr. You Sung Sang answered

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