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Antibiotics (cont.)

Medical Author:
Everett Stephens, MD
Medical Editor:
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR

Dr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

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Side Effects of Antibiotics

Antibiotics may have side effects. Some of the more common side effects may include:

  • Soft stools or diarrhea
  • Mild stomach upset

You should notify your doctor if you have any of the following side effects:

  • Vomiting
  • Severe watery diarrhea and abdominal cramps
  • Allergic reaction (shortness of breath, hives, swelling of lips, face, or tongue, fainting)
  • Rash
  • Vaginal itching or discharge
  • White patches on the tongue

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Antibiotics - Drug Interactions

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