Diarrhea Questions (Page 9)

How long might it take Vancomycin to take effect?

I have been taking it for 2 days now for C Diff and I see very little change in the severity of my diarrhea. Any advice or experiences that might help me?

Can I take Amoxicillin if allergic to Cephalexin?

Was prescribed 500mg Cephalexin 3 times a day and had severe diahrea and vomitting. I have taken amoxicillin and penicillin in the past and never had any problems so doctor prescribed Amoxicillin 500 mg 2 times a day, every 12 hours. Not sure what will happen. Should I try it?

Timing of taking Welchol?

after years of the same problems everyone here is reporting a GI Dr just prescribed Welchol for me - I'm wondering about whether it matters what time of day to take it? I have had diarrhea every morning, from immediately after breakfast and sometimes again late AM. never later in the day. she... read more

Diarrhea - Is it safe to take Imodium and flagyl together?

Does dextromethorphan cause diarrhea in adults?

I finally connected diarrhea with having taken10 mL of dextromethorphan within three to four hours. No cramping. I am 73 years old, currently taking Losartan/HCT for blood pressure and Ventolin HGA for asthma.

Diverticulitis and diarrhea?

I have Diverticulitis and have been on a clear liquid diet for 3 days and have now been on a low residue diet for 1 day but haven't had a firm stool since the liquid diet (it's more like soft serve ice cream) is this right or should i be worried? i have no pain but from what I've been reading i... read more

Gallbladder issues or just a stomach flu?

7 days ago all of a sudden I had nausea, vomiting, yellow diarrhea, fever (102.6), body ache, and chills. Couldn't keep water or food down for 2.5 days. Thought it was just the stomach flu but on day 3 went into my primary care physician in case there was something he could give me. He wanted to... read more

Would Pepto bismol interfere with birth control pills?

I take my pill daily at 8am and today I took one spoon of Pepto bismol at 5pm. I took it because my mom had severe diarrhea and I took it because I run to the bathroom twice only. I'm ok now I always drink water which I think it helped a lot. Would I be ok if I only took 1 spoon of pepto bismol or... read more

Escitalopram - how long dose it take for lexpro to help ? :(?

i have been taking 20mg of escitalopram for almost 8 weeks now due to have horrible anxiety... this all stated 72 days ago from today i always have really bad diarrhea everyday i just want me life back i i wish i could feel myself again ... im so scared to try another medication because the first... read more

Help feels like I'm dying from h.pylori?

I have been suffering for months Headaches Dizzy spells Brain fog Aches and pains Fatigue Bloating, benching, diahrea/constipation Belly ache with sharp pains Feels like a brick in my chest Weight loss Finally after weeks of doctors telling me I'm perfectly healthy I have been diagnosed... read more

Imodium A-D - Can taking a dose of Imodium cause brief period of constipation?

Had serious diarrhea took a couple of doses of Imodium no bowel movement for 48 hrs

I am feeling really sick today from drinking too much last night, do I still take my Wellbutrin?

Last night I had a few too many, and this morning I woke up with all the symptoms of a horrible hangover: diarrhea, nausea, migrane, fatigue, dizziness etc. Should I take my wellbutrin today or not? Will it make my symptoms worse, or better, or have no effect on them at all? I am prescribed 150mg... read more

Could diarrhea be a possibly side effect of Plan B One-Step?

I took Plan B One-Step July 24th and had the normal side effects such as vomiting (6hours later after I took it) and headache (yesterday night). I woke up today to abdominal cramps and diarrhea.. but the box didn't say anything about diarrhea being a side effect.. Oh and would the pill still work... read more

Is my birth control effective even after diarrhea?

Hello, I am on Lolo birth control pills. I started my new package on Monday as I always have (haven't missed any pills) and then I had unprotected sex on Wednesday and took my pill at my normal time at 10pm. Then on Thursday night I also took my pill at the normal time 10pm, however, at around... read more

How to stop diarrhea caused by magnesium citrate?

Took 2 bottles of magnesium citrate as recommended by gastroenterologist and I seem to have diarrhea with just brown liquid