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How long do penicillin side effects like diarrhea last? imodium ad doesn't help. what about probiotics?

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Diarrhea: 43 F asks: How long do penicillin side effects like diarrhea last? Imodium ad doesn't help. What about probiotics? ANS: if you have C Diff diarrhea it may last until you die. See your Dr to find out what you have. Then treatment will be easier and faster.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

How long do penicillin side effects like diarrhea last? imodium ad doesn't help. what about probiotics?

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