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Antibiotics (cont.)

Side Effects

  • 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 your lips, face, or tongue, fainting)

    • Vaginal itching or discharge

    • White patches on your tongue


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