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What are some good treatments for antibiotic-associated diarrhea?
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Stop abx.: Ideally if possible, stop the offending agent in this case the antibiotic (abx). You probably also want to make sure it's not a c-diff infection. The timing of the diarrhea as well as some stool tests can help determine that.
Answered 4/30/2016
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Probiotics: in addition to making sure it is not a clostridium difficile associated diarrhea as a result of antibiotics, probiotics that have acidophilus and bifidobacterium can help to reestablish good colon health by keeping the balance of bacteria as it should be/
Answered 9/28/2016
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