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Can antibiotics make you lose weight? or can an infection do it? im on them cause of a throat infection, possibly strep, been losing weight lately
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Infection likely: Unless the antibiotic induces diarrhea or causes you to lose your appetite, the more likely reason for the weight loss is the infection. Additionally, having a sore throat makes eating an unpleasant experience, While fevers can cause water loss from sweating. Ultimately, these processes lead to weight loss.
Answered 10/28/2015
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