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A 73-year-old female asked:
Took cefdinir 14 days and clindamycin only 3 days. done with all now. began having diarrhea several times tonight. no blood in it. can i safely take imodium? probiotic better idea? been off of cefdinir 3 days now?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Christine Homanswered
Pediatrics 30 years experience
After taking antibiotics, there can be bacterial overgrowth of Clostridium difficile. You may wish to see your doctor to be tested. Imodium is not a good idea unless you are going on a long train or plane ride or similar loss of access to a toilet. Drink plenty of fluids, increase your fiber intake. Probiotics would be a safer alternative to Imodium.
Answered May 15, 2021
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