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My dr suspects ibd (due to stool sample result) - awaiting colonoscopy. taking doxycycline for lyme. am i likely to get c diff? currently have upper abdominal cramps, are they normal with doxycycline?
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Not uncommon: Doxycycline needs be taken with food but even then many people have gastric upset from it. It is impossible to predict whether you will have C difficile problem but I would recommend you take a probiotic whenever you are on an antibiotic. If your stomach still bothers you , ask your doctor to Rx an alternative.
Answered 8/31/2017
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