it is the antibiotic and usually not yogurt that causes those gi disturbances. some yogurts contain beneficial bacteria. beneficial bacteria in yogurt may be listed on the package with such names as acidophilus thermophilus streptococcus bifidus bulgaricus or lactobacillus. these bacteria may actually help to reduce the negative gi symptoms from the antibiotic. look for those ingredients on your yogurt container even when not taking an antibiotic to ensure that you receive positive probiotic bacteria. many of the leading brands of yogurts contain these beneficial bacteria. if necessary ask your grocery store dairy manager or the pharmacist for assistance in selecting a yogurt with positive bacteria.
i am on an antibiotic and have very bad diarrhea. i am taking a probiotic and yogurts. can i take another probiotic?