Title: Common Side Effects of Antibiotics - PlushCare
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Content: Talk to your doctor about ways to prevent upset stomach if you cannot take antibiotics with food. Most gastrointestinal problems (diarrhea and soft stools) come from the fact that the antibiotics are killing the good bacteria in your gut, which disrupts the balance. There is some evidence to suggest that taking probiotics can help to replenish your gut flora and regain the bacteria balance in your digestive tract. While the role of probiotics needs more research, you will certainly do no harm by taking a probiotic supplement or eating foods rich in probiotics, such as yogurt, sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha, and most fermented foods. While taking antibiotics you should avoid alcohol. Although alcohol is a fermented beverage, is does not have the same beneficial properties of other probiotic foods. Alcohol can