i'm sorry to hear you've experienced a side effect from an antibiotic. what you're describing is not uncommon. antibiotics destroy all types of bacteria including the good kind that live in your gut. this can account for the symptoms you describe. you can try eating yogurt with active cultures (for example lactobacillus or acidophilus) or you can take an over-the-counter supplement containing these flora. your pharmacist can help you figure out which product to take. these may help your natural bacteria get back in balance in your intestines. if your symptoms don't clear up within a week or so you may want to consult your health care provider. wishing you well!
i recently took antibiotics for an ear infection for a week. a few days after i got bad stomach cramps & loose stool. hi. i took zithromax (z-pak) antibiotics for an ear infection for about a week. a few days after i finished taking them i began to have painful stomach cramps and loose stool. what do i have and how can i fix it? . thanks!