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Hello sir, please tell me do i need to take probiotics or other medicine to restore healthy bacteria and immunity after treatment with mebendazole?

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No: There is no strong evidence that pro-biotics affect GI health or immunity. Return to you your usual diet. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. Practice safe sex.

Answered 1/19/2017

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No: Mebendazole is not an antibiotic that would harm the gut bacteria.It selectively targets the nervous system of parasitic worms like pinworms or ascaris that can affect humans. Once the mebendazole interacts with these worms they die and are shed from the body in the stool.You can take probiotiics every day if you wish, but this med does not create the need for it.

Answered 1/16/2017

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