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Is it bad to take pepto with a probiotic?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

No, but: Do not take at the same time!

Answered 1/24/2021

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I have had diarrhea for 5 days. Have been on brat diet, not much success. Pepto and probiotic pills have little effect. Need help on next step.

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Diarrhea because of clindamycim 7days. Stopped antibiotics, tried imodium, (loperamide) pepto dismal, diphen/atrop, probiotics for 4 days. Eating white toast, banana n rice. Still no cured. What do I do? Thanks

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Diarrhea/bloat 11days from clindamycim(took 7days) took probiotics,imodium,pepto dismal,diphen for 4days Food-white bread,banan My GP doc told me to cont. pepto dismal n probiotics what to do? wrried

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Is it bad to take probiotic supplements?

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Hi ive candida im taking probiotics & i feel very better but only when i take yeast free probiotics does probiotic contain yeast is bad for candida?

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