side effects of antibiotics

alio

is it normal to have a stomach ache every night when on antibiotics :confused:

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Reply 1

Golden Maverick

alio

is it normal to have a stomach ache every night when on antibiotics :confused:

That can be a side effect - kills a the bacteria in the gut, including the good ones

Reply 2

Muse

Golden Maverick

That can be a side effect - kills a the bacteria in the gut, including the good ones

you were quick on that one, Golden Maverick!

Reply 3

Golden Maverick

timeofyourlife

you were quick on that one, Golden Maverick!

Just looked at the right time :smile:

Reply 4

Juno

If you're worried, read the leaflet! It will list all the common side effects and tell you whether you should worry. Or go and see your doctor.

Reply 5

alio

Golden Maverick

That can be a side effect - kills a the bacteria in the gut, including the good ones

will it be ok though im only on them for a week lol

Reply 6

Golden Maverick

alio

is it normal to have a stomach ache every night when on antibiotics :confused:

If the problem is bad, mention it to your GP when you next see him, or make an appointment if you think you need it.

Reply 7

Golden Maverick

alio

will it be ok though im only on them for a week lol

Yes. I presume they were prescribed in which case you are fine following whatever directions you were given.

Reply 8

alio

Golden Maverick

If the problem is bad, mention it to your GP when you next see him, or make an appointment if you think you need it.

i can cope with it i suppose its just the type you get when you have wind if you know what i mean :redface:

Reply 9

Muse

Golden Maverick

Just looked at the right time :smile:

think of the poor gut flora :frown:

why does nobody ever think about them and their needs?

Reply 10

habosh

I just hate antibiotic...arrrrgh :frown:

Reply 11

Munna

I dont think that side effects of anti-biotics are long term. I have them all the time, even for flu. Nothing else works on me.

Reply 12

Golden Maverick

timeofyourlife

think of the poor gut flora :frown:

why does nobody ever think about them and their needs?

Yakult does! :biggrin:

Reply 13

Muse

Munna

I dont think that side effects of anti-biotics are long term. I have them all the time, even for flu. Nothing else works on me.

obviously your doctor cares greatly about antibiotic resistance..!

Reply 14

Muse

Golden Maverick

Yakult does! :biggrin:

oh, it's all placebo (!)

Reply 15

Golden Maverick

timeofyourlife

obviously your doctor cares greatly about antibiotic resistance..!

And has misconceptions of the antiviral effectiveness of antibiotics

Reply 16

rednirt

eat natural yoghurt when you take antibiotics to settle your stomach. makes you feel less queazy.

Reply 17

Muse

Golden Maverick

And has misconceptions of the antiviral effectiveness of antibiotics

if you look at the recommendations for amoxycillin (and variants) prescription, it says that antibiotics shouldn't even be prescribed for bacterial chest infections if the person was previously fit, had no other med. conditions and was under a certain age.

some 'epidemiological' study showed that antibiotics were of no benefit compared to a control and so it annoys me when doctors just write out their prescriptions before your bum has touched the consulting room chair!

Reply 18

Munna

Golden Maverick

And has misconceptions of the antiviral effectiveness of antibiotics

Yea maybe! But i live in Pakistan. Most doctors here prescribe anti-biotics. I have been having them since i was 14. :eek:

Reply 19

Golden Maverick

timeofyourlife

It is possible this person does not live in the uk. Do you Munna?
In France they are avaliable over the counter and widely used/abused.
I'm surprised about not perscribing anticiotics for a chest infection. I can't imagine telling someone, "Yes you have a chest infection, just take a few days off and stay at home and you should get better." It can have nasty symptoms.

EDIT: Pakistan, see above