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Calculated Shard: 131 (from laksa096)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa131.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.drugs.com/medical-answers/antibiotics-diarrhea-3121684/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.drugs.com/medical-answers/antibiotics-diarrhea-3121684/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/medical-answers\/antibiotics-diarrhea-3121684\/","crawl_time":1775117709,"first_indexed_time":1557804131,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,drugs!www,\/medical-answers\/antibiotics-diarrhea-3121684\/ s443","src_root_hash":"1816286668162245731","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Can antibiotics cause diarrhea?","meta_descriptions":["Official answer: Yes, antibiotic treatment can often be associated with diarrhea, called antibiotic-induced diarrhea or..."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Medically reviewed by\nDrugs.com\n. Last updated on March 31, 2025.\nOfficial Answer\nby Drugs.com\nYes\n, antibiotic treatment can often be associated with diarrhea, called antibiotic-induced diarrhea or antibiotic-associated diarrhea.\nAntibiotics destroy both good and bad bacteria in the gut, which can alter the normal balance in your intestines.\nNormally, a mild case of soft stools or diarrhea occurs until the antibiotic treatment is complete. A more serious outcome of antibiotic-induced diarrhea is colitis, an inflammation of the colon, and an infection called Clostridium difficile (C. difficile).\nSide effects of C. difficile may include severe, watery diarrhea, stomach cramps and tenderness, fever, weight loss, and pus or blood in your diarrhea. If you have symptoms of C. difficile, contact your doctor immediately for further evaluation and treatment.\nRead next\nShould you take probiotics with antibiotics?\nThere is controversy about whether you should routinely take probiotics with antibiotics and the question cannot be answered with a straight yes or no. Evidence for taking probiotics with antibiotics includes a Cochrane review which reported that children who were given a course of probiotics after antibiotics had less diarrhea. Evidence against taking probiotics with antibiotics includes a 2019 Italian study that reported that the gut microbiome of people given probiotics after antibiotics took six months to return to its normal state compared to only three weeks for those not given any probiotics. More studies are needed before a definite statement can be made.\nContinue reading\nWhat to eat when you have a stomach virus?\nWhen you have a stomach virus, it is best to eat bland and easy to-digest foods until your symptoms improve, such as rice, bananas, soda crackers (“saltines”), applesauce, plain toast, gelatin (“jello”), and plain, fully cooked chicken. It’s best to stay away from caffeine, soda, dairy, alcohol, high amounts of sugar, and fried, fatty, acidic or spicy foods until you feel better.\nContinue reading\nWhy does metformin cause diarrhea?\nMetformin causes diarrhea by changing gut bacteria, affecting bile acid absorption, blocking water absorption in the intestines, and increasing gut-stimulating hormones. These combined effects make stools looser and more frequent.\nContinue reading\nSee also:\nRelated medical questions\nHow to stop diarrhea - any medicine or remedy suggestions?\nWhat are 7 Essential First Aid Kit Items?\nHow long does the flu last for?\nWhat type of diarrhea does Aemcolo (rifamycin) treat?\nCan you take metformin without food?\nHow long does Imodium stop diarrhea for?\nCan Flagyl be used to treat diarrhea?\nWhy does Mounjaro cause diarrhea?\nWhat is berberine used for?\nWhat is the fastest way to stop diarrhea?\nCan you give Pepto Bismol to kids?\nHow long does it take for Pepto Bismol to work?\nWhy does Pepto-Bismol turn your tongue black?\nDoes Flagyl cause diarrhea?\nDoes Augmentin cause diarrhea?\nDoes Pepto-Bismol help with diarrhea?\nHow often does diarrhea occur with Linzess?\nDoes Adderall have a laxative or constipating effect?\nWhy is my poop green? What does this mean?\nWhy does Ofev cause diarrhea?\nIf I am Lactose Intolerant or Lactose Allergic, are there Medications I should Avoid?\nI think I have an allergy to my antibiotic! What can I do to treat my infection?\nWhat type of pain does fibromyalgia cause?\nFish Oil and your Health\nWhat's the buzz on Ozempic and Wegovy?\nWhat are some tips for treating diarrhea?\nWhat OTC drugs relieve tripledemic symptoms in kids?\nRelated support groups\nDiarrhea\n(221 questions, 395 members)\nPseudomembranous Colitis\n(8 questions, 8 members)\nMedical Disclaimer","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/medical-answers\/antibiotics-diarrhea-3121684\/#content)\n\n[![Drugs.com - Go to homepage](https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/img\/logo\/drugscom-logo.svg)](https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/)\n\n[Register](https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/account\/register\/) [Sign in](https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/account\/login\/)\n\nSite navigation\n\n- [**Upgrade to a Plus Plan** Remove ads and unlock more features.](https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/account\/plan\/?launch=ddc-tier-1)\n- [Register](https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/account\/register\/) [Sign in](https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/account\/login\/)\n- [Drugs A-Z](https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/drug_information.html)\n- [Pill Identifier](https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/pill_identification.html)\n- [Drug Interaction Checker](https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/drug_interactions.html)\n- [Compare Drugs](https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/compare\/)\n- [News](https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/news.html)\n- [Pro Edition](https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/professionals.html)\n- [More Resources](https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/sitemap.html)\n- [Help & Support](https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/support\/)\n\nClose\n\n1. [Home](https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/)\n2. [Medical Answers](https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/medical-answers\/)\n\n# Can antibiotics cause diarrhea?\nMedically reviewed by [Drugs.com](https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/support\/editorial-policy.html#editorial-staff). Last updated on March 31, 2025.\n\n**Official Answer** by Drugs.com\n\n**Yes**, antibiotic treatment can often be associated with diarrhea, called antibiotic-induced diarrhea or antibiotic-associated diarrhea.\n\nAntibiotics destroy both good and bad bacteria in the gut, which can alter the normal balance in your intestines.\n\nNormally, a mild case of soft stools or diarrhea occurs until the antibiotic treatment is complete. A more serious outcome of antibiotic-induced diarrhea is colitis, an inflammation of the colon, and an infection called Clostridium difficile (C. difficile).\n\nSide effects of C. difficile may include severe, watery diarrhea, stomach cramps and tenderness, fever, weight loss, and pus or blood in your diarrhea. If you have symptoms of C. difficile, contact your doctor immediately for further evaluation and treatment.\n\n## Read next\n## Should you take probiotics with antibiotics?\nThere is controversy about whether you should routinely take probiotics with antibiotics and the question cannot be answered with a straight yes or no. Evidence for taking probiotics with antibiotics includes a Cochrane review which reported that children who were given a course of probiotics after antibiotics had less diarrhea. Evidence against taking probiotics with antibiotics includes a 2019 Italian study that reported that the gut microbiome of people given probiotics after antibiotics took six months to return to its normal state compared to only three weeks for those not given any probiotics. More studies are needed before a definite statement can be made. [Continue reading](https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/medical-answers\/probiotics-with-antibiotics-3121702\/)\n\n## What to eat when you have a stomach virus?\nWhen you have a stomach virus, it is best to eat bland and easy to-digest foods until your symptoms improve, such as rice, bananas, soda crackers (“saltines”), applesauce, plain toast, gelatin (“jello”), and plain, fully cooked chicken. It’s best to stay away from caffeine, soda, dairy, alcohol, high amounts of sugar, and fried, fatty, acidic or spicy foods until you feel better.\n\n[Continue reading](https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/medical-answers\/eat-you-stomach-virus-3563089\/)\n\n## Why does metformin cause diarrhea?\nMetformin causes diarrhea by changing gut bacteria, affecting bile acid absorption, blocking water absorption in the intestines, and increasing gut-stimulating hormones. 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All rights reserved.","attrs_readable_markdown":"Medically reviewed by [Drugs.com](https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/support\/editorial-policy.html#editorial-staff). Last updated on March 31, 2025.\n\n**Official Answer** by Drugs.com\n\n**Yes**, antibiotic treatment can often be associated with diarrhea, called antibiotic-induced diarrhea or antibiotic-associated diarrhea.\n\nAntibiotics destroy both good and bad bacteria in the gut, which can alter the normal balance in your intestines.\n\nNormally, a mild case of soft stools or diarrhea occurs until the antibiotic treatment is complete. A more serious outcome of antibiotic-induced diarrhea is colitis, an inflammation of the colon, and an infection called Clostridium difficile (C. difficile).\n\nSide effects of C. difficile may include severe, watery diarrhea, stomach cramps and tenderness, fever, weight loss, and pus or blood in your diarrhea. If you have symptoms of C. difficile, contact your doctor immediately for further evaluation and treatment.\n\n## Read next\n## Should you take probiotics with antibiotics?\nThere is controversy about whether you should routinely take probiotics with antibiotics and the question cannot be answered with a straight yes or no. Evidence for taking probiotics with antibiotics includes a Cochrane review which reported that children who were given a course of probiotics after antibiotics had less diarrhea. Evidence against taking probiotics with antibiotics includes a 2019 Italian study that reported that the gut microbiome of people given probiotics after antibiotics took six months to return to its normal state compared to only three weeks for those not given any probiotics. More studies are needed before a definite statement can be made. 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Boilerpipe Text	Medically reviewed by Drugs.com . Last updated on March 31, 2025. Official Answer by Drugs.com Yes , antibiotic treatment can often be associated with diarrhea, called antibiotic-induced diarrhea or antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Antibiotics destroy both good and bad bacteria in the gut, which can alter the normal balance in your intestines. Normally, a mild case of soft stools or diarrhea occurs until the antibiotic treatment is complete. A more serious outcome of antibiotic-induced diarrhea is colitis, an inflammation of the colon, and an infection called Clostridium difficile (C. difficile). Side effects of C. difficile may include severe, watery diarrhea, stomach cramps and tenderness, fever, weight loss, and pus or blood in your diarrhea. If you have symptoms of C. difficile, contact your doctor immediately for further evaluation and treatment. Read next Should you take probiotics with antibiotics? There is controversy about whether you should routinely take probiotics with antibiotics and the question cannot be answered with a straight yes or no. Evidence for taking probiotics with antibiotics includes a Cochrane review which reported that children who were given a course of probiotics after antibiotics had less diarrhea. Evidence against taking probiotics with antibiotics includes a 2019 Italian study that reported that the gut microbiome of people given probiotics after antibiotics took six months to return to its normal state compared to only three weeks for those not given any probiotics. More studies are needed before a definite statement can be made. Continue reading What to eat when you have a stomach virus? When you have a stomach virus, it is best to eat bland and easy to-digest foods until your symptoms improve, such as rice, bananas, soda crackers (“saltines”), applesauce, plain toast, gelatin (“jello”), and plain, fully cooked chicken. It’s best to stay away from caffeine, soda, dairy, alcohol, high amounts of sugar, and fried, fatty, acidic or spicy foods until you feel better. Continue reading Why does metformin cause diarrhea? Metformin causes diarrhea by changing gut bacteria, affecting bile acid absorption, blocking water absorption in the intestines, and increasing gut-stimulating hormones. These combined effects make stools looser and more frequent. Continue reading See also: Related medical questions How to stop diarrhea - any medicine or remedy suggestions? What are 7 Essential First Aid Kit Items? How long does the flu last for? What type of diarrhea does Aemcolo (rifamycin) treat? Can you take metformin without food? How long does Imodium stop diarrhea for? Can Flagyl be used to treat diarrhea? Why does Mounjaro cause diarrhea? What is berberine used for? What is the fastest way to stop diarrhea? Can you give Pepto Bismol to kids? How long does it take for Pepto Bismol to work? Why does Pepto-Bismol turn your tongue black? Does Flagyl cause diarrhea? Does Augmentin cause diarrhea? Does Pepto-Bismol help with diarrhea? How often does diarrhea occur with Linzess? Does Adderall have a laxative or constipating effect? Why is my poop green? What does this mean? Why does Ofev cause diarrhea? If I am Lactose Intolerant or Lactose Allergic, are there Medications I should Avoid? I think I have an allergy to my antibiotic! What can I do to treat my infection? What type of pain does fibromyalgia cause? Fish Oil and your Health What's the buzz on Ozempic and Wegovy? What are some tips for treating diarrhea? What OTC drugs relieve tripledemic symptoms in kids? Related support groups Diarrhea (221 questions, 395 members) Pseudomembranous Colitis (8 questions, 8 members) Medical Disclaimer
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If you have symptoms of C. difficile, contact your doctor immediately for further evaluation and treatment. ## Read next ## Should you take probiotics with antibiotics? There is controversy about whether you should routinely take probiotics with antibiotics and the question cannot be answered with a straight yes or no. Evidence for taking probiotics with antibiotics includes a Cochrane review which reported that children who were given a course of probiotics after antibiotics had less diarrhea. Evidence against taking probiotics with antibiotics includes a 2019 Italian study that reported that the gut microbiome of people given probiotics after antibiotics took six months to return to its normal state compared to only three weeks for those not given any probiotics. More studies are needed before a definite statement can be made. [Continue reading](https://www.drugs.com/medical-answers/probiotics-with-antibiotics-3121702/) ## What to eat when you have a stomach virus? When you have a stomach virus, it is best to eat bland and easy to-digest foods until your symptoms improve, such as rice, bananas, soda crackers (“saltines”), applesauce, plain toast, gelatin (“jello”), and plain, fully cooked chicken. It’s best to stay away from caffeine, soda, dairy, alcohol, high amounts of sugar, and fried, fatty, acidic or spicy foods until you feel better. [Continue reading](https://www.drugs.com/medical-answers/eat-you-stomach-virus-3563089/) ## Why does metformin cause diarrhea? Metformin causes diarrhea by changing gut bacteria, affecting bile acid absorption, blocking water absorption in the intestines, and increasing gut-stimulating hormones. These combined effects make stools looser and more frequent. 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Readable Markdown	Medically reviewed by [Drugs.com](https://www.drugs.com/support/editorial-policy.html#editorial-staff). Last updated on March 31, 2025. Official Answer by Drugs.com Yes, antibiotic treatment can often be associated with diarrhea, called antibiotic-induced diarrhea or antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Antibiotics destroy both good and bad bacteria in the gut, which can alter the normal balance in your intestines. Normally, a mild case of soft stools or diarrhea occurs until the antibiotic treatment is complete. A more serious outcome of antibiotic-induced diarrhea is colitis, an inflammation of the colon, and an infection called Clostridium difficile (C. difficile). Side effects of C. difficile may include severe, watery diarrhea, stomach cramps and tenderness, fever, weight loss, and pus or blood in your diarrhea. If you have symptoms of C. difficile, contact your doctor immediately for further evaluation and treatment. ## Read next ## Should you take probiotics with antibiotics? There is controversy about whether you should routinely take probiotics with antibiotics and the question cannot be answered with a straight yes or no. Evidence for taking probiotics with antibiotics includes a Cochrane review which reported that children who were given a course of probiotics after antibiotics had less diarrhea. Evidence against taking probiotics with antibiotics includes a 2019 Italian study that reported that the gut microbiome of people given probiotics after antibiotics took six months to return to its normal state compared to only three weeks for those not given any probiotics. More studies are needed before a definite statement can be made. [Continue reading](https://www.drugs.com/medical-answers/probiotics-with-antibiotics-3121702/) ## What to eat when you have a stomach virus? When you have a stomach virus, it is best to eat bland and easy to-digest foods until your symptoms improve, such as rice, bananas, soda crackers (“saltines”), applesauce, plain toast, gelatin (“jello”), and plain, fully cooked chicken. It’s best to stay away from caffeine, soda, dairy, alcohol, high amounts of sugar, and fried, fatty, acidic or spicy foods until you feel better. [Continue reading](https://www.drugs.com/medical-answers/eat-you-stomach-virus-3563089/) ## Why does metformin cause diarrhea? Metformin causes diarrhea by changing gut bacteria, affecting bile acid absorption, blocking water absorption in the intestines, and increasing gut-stimulating hormones. These combined effects make stools looser and more frequent. 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