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Can expired antibiotic cause diarrhea?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

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Any antibiotic: Many antibiotics can cause diarrhea, whether they 're expired or not. In fact, an expired antibiotic may be less likely to cause diarrhea as it becomes less effective.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 5/8/2017

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