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Are dark loose stools common with amoxicillin? my stools have been dark brown and around 3-4 movements a day since being on this. is this bacteria leaving my body and is this normal?
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Sounds normal: dark brown is ok. Looser stool is common with use of antibiotics.
Answered 3/6/2017
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Normal for amoxicill: in to cause this in some people. Try probiotics and yogurt for relief. If still loose stools in 7--10 days,see a Dr.
Answered 6/14/2016
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