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A member asked:

I had a rocephin shot and a steroid shot today and i have indigestion (not from the shots) and was wondering if i can take an alka seltzer now?

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Yes: Antibiotics can upset your stomach

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/27/2018

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