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A member asked:
I was always told when you you get diarrhea when taking antibiotics it ment you are getting rid if infection is that true?
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No: It may be many things, but there is one serious, yet not common, thing caused by antibiotics that needs treatment. If it persists or worsens after stopping the medicine, see a doctor.
Answered 12/11/2015
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Not True: Diarrhea while taking antibiotics could be a serious infection from Clostridium Difficile. If Mucoid diarrhea while taking antibiotics please inform your doctor so that your stools can be tested for C.Diff Toxins. Risk of SERIOUS COLITIS if thsi is NOT recognized and TREATED.
Answered 7/1/2014
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Diarrhea: Not likely, more so if direct effect of the Antibiotic, which should subside with time.
Answered 7/3/2014
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