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Antibiotic Side Effects

Updated November 24, 2016
Lizbeth Says:
Tue, November 8, 2016

Hi I started on this drug 100mg twice a day for a suspected UTI infection this is the second day and I have terrible Diarrhea..I also have a rectal/vaginal fistula so you can imagine I have fecal leakage .my poo is not exactly watery and no blood as far as I can tell.I need to know if I should stop this med now or will the symptoms ease ..I feel Dizzy and have been slightly sick.please can you help me .Thank you .

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Verwon Says:
Thu, November 24, 2016

Diarrhea can be a normal side effect of this medication, according to the NIH, you may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, and stomach pain.

It should go away about a week, or so, after you finish your course of treatment.

Are you on any other medications?

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