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Does everyone have diarrhea or side effects with antibiotics?
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No: No they do not. Side effects vary from person to person and drug to drug. Some have little or no side effects while other antibiotics are known to have more side effects. Your md will tell you what you should look out for when prescribing an antibiotic.
Answered 1/25/2018
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