Always inform your doctor about all medications you’re taking, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements. This helps avoid harmful interactions.
Common Side Effects
Diarrhea: Drink plenty of fluids. If severe, contact your doctor. Nausea: Take antibiotics with food. Consider asking your doctor about anti-nausea medication. Rash: Stop taking the antibiotic and seek medical attention immediately. This could indicate an allergic reaction. Yeast infection (women): Your doctor might prescribe antifungal medication.
Serious Side Effects (Seek Immediate Medical Attention)
Difficulty breathing: This is a sign of a severe allergic reaction. Severe stomach pain: This could indicate a serious complication. Unusual bleeding or bruising: These are signs of a potential blood disorder. Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice): This can signify liver damage.
Note: This information is not exhaustive. Individual reactions vary. Always follow your doctor’s instructions and report any concerns promptly.
Managing Interactions
Certain antibiotics interact negatively with birth control pills, reducing their effectiveness. Discuss alternative birth control options with your doctor if you’re taking antibiotics. Some antibiotics also affect the effectiveness of blood thinners. Your doctor will monitor your blood clotting levels accordingly. Antacids can interfere with the absorption of some antibiotics. Separate their administration by at least two hours.
