Title: How To Reduce Nausea Caused By Amoxicillin
Headings: How To Reduce Nausea Caused By Amoxicillin
How To Reduce Nausea Caused By Amoxicillin
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Strategies To Reduce Nausea From Amoxicillin
Take Amoxicillin After Food
Taking Amoxicillin With Probiotics
Take Amoxicillin With Water
Do Not Lie Down After Taking Amoxicillin
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Content: If these strategies don't work to reduce the nausea you are feeling, be sure to reach out to your doctor for an alternative antibiotic that may be better tolerated for you. Strategies To Reduce Nausea From Amoxicillin
Take Amoxicillin After Food
While it is a fairly common recommendation to take medication like amoxicillin with food to reduce nausea and GI upset, it generally is more beneficial to have food in your stomach before taking a dose of medication. Eating stimulates gastric acid secretion, which will help to digest the amoxicillin. In addition, food generally delays gastric (i.e. stomach) emptying, which will help the medication to release a little slower into the GI tract, making it more likely to be better tolerated. If eating any food in general causes nausea, with or without amoxicillin, you may have a problem with acid reflux or other related issues. In this case, it may be beneficial to take an antacid at the same time, such as Tums or Rolaids. It should be noted that antacids interact with many medications so be sure to discuss the use of antacids with other medications with your doctor or pharmacist. Antacids are considered safe to use with amoxicillin however and may help. If antacids only work temporarily, try continuous dosing for at least a few days with other antacids such as H2 blockers like Zantac or PPI medications like Prilosec. These generally are more effective for longer periods of time than antacids like Tums and Rolaids.