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Can flucoxacillin cause bloating or weight gain?

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Doubtful: Flucoxacillin, an antibiotic, shouldn't cause weight gain. It, like many medications, can affect digestion and may cause bloating,gastric irritation, or diarrhea.

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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