
Hello, I Was Recently Prescribed An Antibiotic Called Augmentin 1000

Question: Hello,
I was recently prescribed an antibiotic called Augmentin 1000 because of a skin infection. Soon after I started taking it, I developed diarrhea, wherein the stools were water instead of actual stool (I was passing water). The problem started on Wednesday night. It is now Friday and I am still passing water after I eat anything. My doctor advised me to take eldoper twice a day.
What medication should I take to stop the diarrhea? Please help.
Regards,
Ryan
I was recently prescribed an antibiotic called Augmentin 1000 because of a skin infection. Soon after I started taking it, I developed diarrhea, wherein the stools were water instead of actual stool (I was passing water). The problem started on Wednesday night. It is now Friday and I am still passing water after I eat anything. My doctor advised me to take eldoper twice a day.
What medication should I take to stop the diarrhea? Please help.
Regards,
Ryan
Brief Answer:
Antibiotic associated diarrhea
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
You are suffering from antibiotic associated diarrhea.
Augmentin is known to cause diarrhea.
If the symptoms are only mild -
1. Stop Augmentin after discussing with your doctor and switch to another safer antibiotic
2. Continue taking eldoper as advised
3. Drink enough fluids to remain well hydrated.
If the symptoms are severe -
1. Take T.Metronidazole 400 mg three times a day for 10 days.
2. Take probiotic supplements
3. Stop Augmentin after discussing with your doctor and switch to another safer antibiotic
4. Drink enough fluids to remain well hydrated.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Antibiotic associated diarrhea
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
You are suffering from antibiotic associated diarrhea.
Augmentin is known to cause diarrhea.
If the symptoms are only mild -
1. Stop Augmentin after discussing with your doctor and switch to another safer antibiotic
2. Continue taking eldoper as advised
3. Drink enough fluids to remain well hydrated.
If the symptoms are severe -
1. Take T.Metronidazole 400 mg three times a day for 10 days.
2. Take probiotic supplements
3. Stop Augmentin after discussing with your doctor and switch to another safer antibiotic
4. Drink enough fluids to remain well hydrated.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
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