<p>Taking a few minutes on Christmas morning to post an urgent question. I started taking an antibiotic (Cefdinar) last night, second dose this morning. I’m feeling really sick. Would a probiotic help and, if so, which one? I’m hoping there is something I can run out and get quickly, at CVS. </p>
<p>Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays to anyone who is on!</p>
<p>You’re better off eating a banana, rice, toast, etc. Look up BRAT diet. It’s the typical way to treat basic gastrointestinal distress.</p>
<p>Going easy on your GI track by watching what you eat can help, but I’m a fan of probiotics. The best ones, IMHO, are kept in the refrigerator at health food stores, but they are closed so the next best thing would be the CVS. Helpful probiotics are ones that contain acidophilus. Most contain bifidus- which is tolerated by most people ( there is some discussion about problems with chronic GI conditions but that isn’t proven). There are many brands to choose from.</p>
<p>With probiotics, go slow- start with one dose. If you don’t get gassy or bloated, you can take more up to recommended doses.</p>
<p>Now, when to take them- The antibiotic will kill any bacteria so don’t take them at the same time. Taking the probiotic with some food, like yogurt, several hours apart from the antibiotic dose, will help. As long as you are taking the antibiotic, it will keep killing them, so taking them after you finish is important to replace the good bugs in your gut. </p>
<p>Eating yogurt with live cultures will help too. It should say on the label. Dannon plain has acidophilus. You can add your own flavorings. Eat at different times than taking the antibiotic. </p>
<p>More and more research is coming out in favor of probiotics, but we are still far from knowing all about them. Acidophilus and bifidus are in most yogurts.</p>
<p>Hope you feel better!</p>
<p>@Lergnom Antiobiotics sometimes kill the good bacteria and the “bad ones” take over. That is why probiotics may be a good idea. You could also get one of the Yogurts that is supposed to have lots of lactobacillus like Activia.
If this keeps up I would call the doctor. If you are having really bad diarrhea , vomiting etc… call.<br>
I had C-diff (when the "good bacteria gets killed off and the “bad ones” take over) and it was horrible.</p>
<p>If you are just a bit queasy - dramamine may help. </p>
<p>Probiotics that are not sold in the refrigerated section are preferable IMO.
You want the ones that have a coating, so they are absorbed in your GI tract, NOT broken down my your stomach acid too soon to be useful.
<a href=“http://www.jarrow.com/product/228/Jarro-Dophilus_EPS”>http://www.jarrow.com/product/228/Jarro-Dophilus_EPS</a></p>
<p>Call the doctor - you may need a different antibiotic.</p>
<p>Thanks, everyone. I felt much better after eating a large Christmas brunch. I had a really small breakfast earlier this morning, when I took the antibiotic. I’m hoping that I’ll be OK taking the second one today with dinner (large dinner tonight). I have an appointment with the doctor tomorrow morning for the underlying problem, and if I’m still having problems maybe he can prescribe a different one. I will also get some acidopholus or something tomorrow - I hate to go into stores on Christmas because I feel that it encourages owners to be open. I know that I should be taking something while I’m on the antibiotic. </p>
<p>I have not had any vomiting or any other issues, although I felt so awful when I posted that I was afraid I would vomit (and lose the antibiotic). Food helped, so I will be sure to eat solid breakfasts and dinners while I’m on this.</p>
<p>It’s it clyndamycin by any chance? I was prescribed that recently and it made me feel really sick. Felt so violently ill I almost went home from work one day - sat staring at my computer screen for about two hours before I finally felt better. One thing I read after that day was to drink a lot of water with Clyndamycin when you take it. Probably a good idea for any antibiotic.</p>
<p>I have got in the habit of always eating mice yogurt when I am on antibiotics after some unpleasant side effects a couple of times. </p>
<p>(Just noticed you had named the antibiotic)</p>
<p>I have yogurt in the frig. I always buy plain, but it’s not the kind that advertises probiotics. I’ll check the label. </p>
<p>^^ I’m assuming “mice” is a typo, but I can’t figure out what you meant to type!</p>
<p>Live, lol. Mice yogurt sounds ugh.</p>
<p>Mice yogurt is made from the milk of lactating mice.</p>
<p>:)) </p>
<p>VH, I just read the post to Mr., and now both Bunsens are rolling on the floor! :D</p>
<p>Mice yogurt is especially high in protein!</p>
<p>I agree. Have the doctor d/c the med and ask for another. It will only continue to wreak havoc on your GI tract. </p>
<p>Do you guys really eat mice yogurt? Am I missing something? </p>
<p>No, it was a typo on post #7. I hope the poster doesn’t mind that it was entertaining. I’m sure it was autocorrect. It was meant to be “live” (cultures) yogurt. </p>
<p>Ahhhh ok! Wow. That one left me scratching my head!! </p>
<p>NewHavenCTmom- I wondered that too until I looked back at the posts. </p>
<p>"twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, the children were dreaming of yogurt with mouse. "</p>
<p>On a more serious note, OP,I agree with asking the doctor if you continue to feel sick on the antibiotic.</p>
<p>I have acidophilus powder mixed in cranberry juice & lots of ice. I also ask for an old-fashion antibiotic that you take in pill form 4-6x a day. I can’t handle the stronger pills. This is just IMHO; I’m not a physician.</p>
<p>The poster didn’t say Clindamycin but in any event never take that antibiotic unless there is absolutely no alternative because it is the primary cause of C-Diff which you never ever want. If you have to take it do not take it without probiotics and very good ones. </p>