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I have been on augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) for 8 days, first 6 constipated last two have had bloody diarrhea. i took some pepto this morning. what causing bloody stool?

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Bloody diarrhea.: it's not clear from your description whether the bloody diarrhea is related to the antibiotics. Pepto-Bismol can make your stools very dark. If you are pretty certain that rectal bleeding is present, you should see your doctor. Good luck.

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Answered 2/5/2015

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