Title: Antibiotics Diarrhea: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
Headings: What You Need to Know About Antibiotics and Diarrhea
What You Need to Know About Antibiotics and Diarrhea
Can antibiotics cause diarrhea?
Symptoms of antibiotic-associated diarrhea
Are some antibiotics more likely to cause diarrhea?
What foods should you eat to treat diarrhea?
What foods should you avoid?
Other self-care remedies
Replace lost fluids
Use anti-diarrheal medications with caution
When to see a doctor
Are there ways to prevent diarrhea when you take antibiotics?
The bottom line

Content: Diarrhea can cause you to lose fluids and electrolytes more rapidly, so it’s important to replace these. Based on these suggestions, try to consume the following foods and beverages when you have diarrhea: fluids including water, broths, or decaffeinated tea
fruit such as bananas, applesauce, or small amounts of canned fruit without syrup
grains such as white rice, white bread, and noodles
peeled potatoes (good source of potassium) that have been boiled or baked
protein sources like poultry, lean meats, and fish
yogurt that contains live cultures
What foods should you avoid? Some types of food may worsen your symptoms or interfere with your antibiotic treatment. These include: alcoholic beverages
caffeinated beverages such as coffee, sodas, and tea
dairy products (aside from yogurt), can cause digestive problems while taking antibiotics and may affect antibiotic absorption
fatty foods such as fatty meats, baked goods, potato chips, french fries, and other fried foods
foods or beverages high in added sugar such as sodas, fruit juices, cakes, and cookies
high fiber foods such as whole grains, legumes, and most fruits and vegetables
spicy foods that may further irritate your digestive tract
Also, try to avoid eating grapefruit or taking calcium supplements. These can both interfere with how well antibiotics are absorbed by your body, and can diminish the effects of the medication. Other self-care remedies
In addition to adjusting your diet, there are other steps you can take to help ease your symptoms. Replace lost fluids
Diarrhea can lead to a loss of fluids, putting you at risk for dehydration. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.