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Was on antibiotic that made me sick. 2 weeks ago. still have no appitite and diareah and when i do eat i get bad stomach aches.

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Probably not: Most antibiotics are used to help you of course. Any adverse effects are usually self limiting as over a short period of time, the antibiotic is no longer in your system, ... And would not be present 2 weeks after. You may have a virus or some other intestinal issues going on. Best wishes.

Answered 3/27/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Check it out: Your symptoms of stomach cramping and diarrhea after antibiotics may be related to an infection of the gastrointestinal tract after usage of antibiotics. Normally this occurs after prolonged or multiple uses of antibiotics, but can even occur in short courses. The problem is caused by the c. Difficile bacteria. Speak with your doctor about the symptoms you are experiencing.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Michael P Vaughn answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Antibiotic: Antibiotics can kill bad disease causing bacteria but they also kill helpful bacteria. Bad bacteria in the gut, especially clostridium difficile can grow and produce serious side-effects. This problem is at times treated with additional antibiotics such as flagyl. See your doctor to discuss further testing or empiric treatment.

Answered 2/25/2017

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