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Posted 3/12/2013 11:07 PM (GMT 0)
I have had bronchitis now for 2 weeks. Had to finally see the dr. He gave me Zithromax antibiotics for 5 days. I have started probiotics and am eating Activia yogurt. Is there anything else I should be doing to fight off the antibiotics from messing up my colon?
Posted 3/12/2013 11:12 PM (GMT 0)
Just make sure your taking the probiotics at least 2-3 hours after the antibiotic. Zpack many do well on and don't have problems. However, don't immediately panic if you see looser stool or some mucus. I have had it happen and within a few days it goes away. Just keep up with the probiotics. I took 3X what I normally take. I also just to be safe upped my rectal meds to every night while on the antibiotics.
Posted 3/12/2013 11:19 PM (GMT 0)
yes! get some culturelle and a sacche. boulardii probiotic. antibiotics kill all other strains of bacteria besides these two so wait to take your other probiotics until you are done the antibiotics.
Posted 3/12/2013 11:21 PM (GMT 0)
Crud! I took my probiotics only 1/2 hour after my Zithromax. The probiotics won't hurt the Zithromax will it? From now on I will remember to take it first thing in the morning then take the Zithromax a lot later! Thanks!
Posted 3/13/2013 1:14 AM (GMT 0)
I just went through this and took the zpack. My first day was diarrhea hell but then I was fine after that.
Posted 3/13/2013 6:05 AM (GMT 0)
Take your zithromax in the morning or during the day...take the probiotics at bedtime.

It's possible that the activia will cause you more gas...

Feel better soon,
q
Posted 3/13/2013 12:24 PM (GMT 0)
The probiotic doesn't hurt the antibiotic but the antibiotic basically kills the probiotic.
Posted 3/13/2013 4:49 PM (GMT 0)
not true...just balance when taking them.

q
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