Title: Side effects of antibiotics
Headings: What are the side effects of antibiotics?
What are the side effects of antibiotics?
Common side effects of antibiotics
1. Digestive problems
2. Fungal infections
3. Drug interactions
4. Photosensitivity
5. Teeth and bone staining
Rare and more severe side effects
1. Anaphylaxis
2. Clostridium difficile -induced colitis
3. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria
4. Kidney failure
When to see a doctor
Takeaway

Content: nausea
indigestion
vomiting
diarrhea
bloating
feeling of fullness
loss of appetite
stomach cramping or pain
Most digestive problems go away once someone stops take an antibiotic. Anyone experiencing severe or persistent symptoms should stop taking the antibiotics and talk with a doctor. Severe symptoms include: blood or mucus in stool
severe diarrhea
intense stomach cramping or pain
fever
uncontrollable vomiting
To decrease the risk of developing digestive issues, be sure to read the instructions that come with the medication. 2. Fungal infections
Antibiotics are designed to kill harmful bacteria. However, they sometimes kill the good bacteria that protect people from fungal infections. As a result, many people taking antibiotics develop fungal infections in the: vagina
mouth
throat
People taking antibiotics or who have taken them and think they may have a fungal infection should talk with their doctor as soon as possible. Antifungal medications treat fungal infections in most cases.