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I've been on amoxicillin for 4 days now, and this evening when i went to the bathroom, my stool was a rush color. like a browish orange. is this norma?

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Dr. John Goldman answered

It could be: sometimes people on antibiotics get diarrhea. This could be on antibiotic related. It would be best to stop the anabiotic and call your physician let them clarify whether this is a problem or not

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I've been on amoxicillin for 4 days now, and this evening when i went to the bathroom, my stool was a rush color. like a browish orange. is this norma?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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