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I took 3000 mg a day. of amoxicillin for 10 days. i am still nauseous after stopping it a week ago! i do have flares occasionally of ibs . how long?

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Antibiotic treatment: Antibiotics disrupt the normal gut flora. Studies have shown that probiotics can help minimize the damage to the vital bacteria that live in your gut. I would suggest fermented foods such as sauerkraut or kombocha tea. Would also consider a high quality probiotic. Dr ohirra's is over the counter and is a good choice.

Answered 6/14/2013

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Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

Specializes in General Practice

Possiblely dangerous: Natural consequence of an antibiotic course can be intractable loose stools ; abdominal cramps. Cause is infestation of large intestine by clostridium difficile, a bacteria that dominates bowel colonization after antibiotic destroys natural bowel colonies. Treatment with tetracycline follows positive identification (in stool specimen) before recurrent loose stools lead to dehydration. Is not ibs.

Answered 12/28/2013

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