Title: Side Effects of Antibiotics
Headings: Side Effects of Antibiotics: What They Are and How to Manage Them
Side Effects of Antibiotics: What They Are and How to Manage Them
Introduction
More common side effects
Stomach upset
What to do
When to call your doctor
Photosensitivity
What to do
Fever
What to do
When to call your doctor
Vaginal yeast infection
What to do
Tooth discoloration
What to do
Serious side effects
Allergic reactions
When to call your doctor
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
What to do
When to call your doctor
Blood reactions
What to do
When to call your doctor
Heart problems
What to do
When to call your doctor
Tendonitis
What to do
When to call your doctor
Seizures
What to do
When to call your doctor
Talk with your doctor
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Content: Antibiotics only work to treat bacterial infections. They don’t work for infections caused by viruses, which can include: common cold
runny nose
most coughs and bronchitis
flu
There are many different groups, or classes, of antibiotics. These classes have side effects and typically affect men and women the same way. However, certain side effects are more common from some antibiotics than from others. Read on to learn about common side effects, how to manage them, and which antibiotics are more likely to cause them. More common side effects
Stomach upset
Many antibiotics cause stomach upset or other gastrointestinal side effects. These can include: nausea
vomiting
cramps
diarrhea
Macrolide antibiotics, cephalosporins, penicillins, and fluoroquinolones may cause more stomach upset than other antibiotics. What to do
Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether to take your antibiotic with food.