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Can i take probiotics while taking the triple regimen for h pylori cause i feel horrible when taking these meds and i heard probiotics can help?

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Dr. Daniel Zandman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Yes: Taking probiotics during your antibiotic therapy should be fine and may help with any antibiotic associated diarrhea. It should not compromise the effectiveness of the treatment (although traditional triple therapy for h. Pylori is often ineffective these days, up to 20% will fail).

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Answered 5/20/2015

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