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A 26-year-old male asked:
Tried probiotics for the first time 3 pills over 3 days for my ibs, stopped after getting stomach ache and nausea, been 3 days and i'm still the same
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. David Ziringanswered
Pediatric Gastroenterology 24 years experience
Additive in probioti: Oftentimes, probiotics are packaged together with other ingredients to make them more palatable or easier to bind in a capsule. Lactose is one, and if you are lactose intolerant, it may cause worsened symptoms. Artificial sugars like sorbitol or xylitol can have the same effect and may exacerbate IBS.
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Dr. Cynthia Frazieranswered
Gynecology 41 years experience
Common reaction: I recommend starting probiotics slowly, once weekly for 2-3 weeks then twice weekly building up to daily use. These symptoms could be from another cause so if they don't resolve soon you should see your physician.
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Last updated Apr 20, 2015
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