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I was on amoxicillin 3x a day for 10 days. i have developed a white, dry tongue that hasnt gotten better with nystatin swish & spit & have been dealing w/ diarrhea at least once a day. i finished my antibiotics a week and a half ago.what could it be?

Q: i was on amoxicillin 3x a day for 10 days. i have developed a white, dry tongue that hasnt gotten better with nystatin swish & spit & have been dealing w/ diarrhea at least once a day. i finished my antibiotics a week and a half ago.what could it be?

: Antibiotics can cause diarrhea and oral fungal infections. In order to get an answer to your specific concerns, you need to see a doctor in person.

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Antibiotics can cause diarrhea and oral fungal infections. In order to get an answer to your specific concerns, you need to see a doctor in person.

Answered 4/22/2022

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A member asked:

I was on amoxicillin 3x a day for 10 days. i have developed a white, dry tongue that hasnt gotten better with nystatin swish & spit & have been dealing w/ diarrhea at least once a day. i finished my antibiotics a week and a half ago.what could it be?

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