Side effects of Antibiotics using تاريخ الخبر: 16/01/2025 | المشاهدات: 678

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Doctors prescribe antibiotics to treat bacterial infections. Most of the side effects associated with antibiotics are not life-threatening. In some cases, however, antibiotics can cause severe side effects, such as anaphylaxis.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adverse reactions to antibiotics are responsible for 1 in 5 medication-related emergency room visits.

People should always talk with a doctor if antibiotics cause bothersome symptoms.

Call 911 and immediately stop taking antibiotics if side effects are severe or interfere with breathing.

Common side effects of antibiotics

People take antibiotics to clear bacterial infections. However, antibiotics may cause adverse side effects in some people.

Side effects may include:

1. Digestive problems

Share on PinterestSerious side effects of antibiotics are rare.

Issues with digestion are one of the most commonly reported side effects of taking antibiotics.

Symptoms of digestion problems include:

nausea

indigestion

vomiting

diarrhea

bloating

feeling of fullness

loss of appetite

stomach cramping or pain

Most digestive problems go away once someone stops take an antibiotic.

Anyone experiencing severe or persistent symptoms should stop taking the antibiotics and talk with a doctor.

Severe symptoms include:

blood or mucus in stool

severe diarrhea

intense stomach cramping or pain

fever

uncontrollable vomiting

To decrease the risk of developing digestive issues, be sure to read the instructions that come with the medication.

2. Fungal infections

Antibiotics are designed to kill harmful bacteria. However, they sometimes kill the good bacteria that protect people from fungal infections.

As a result, many people taking antibiotics develop fungal infections in the:

vagina

mouth

throat

People taking antibiotics or who have taken them and think they may have a fungal infection should talk with their doctor as soon as possible.

Antifungal medications treat fungal infections in most cases.

Symptoms of common fungal infections include:

vaginal itchiness, swelling, and soreness

pain and a burning sensation during intercourse and when peeing

abnormal vaginal discharge, usually white-to-grey and lumpy

fever and chills

a white, thick coating in the mouth and throat

pain while eating or swallowing

white patches on the throat, cheeks, roof of the mouth, or tongue

loss of taste

a cottony feeling in the mouth

3. Drug interactions

Some common medications interact with certain antibiotics. These include:

blood thinners

birth control medications (may only occur with rifamycins)

antacids

antihistamines

multivitamins and some supplements, especially those high in zinc, iron, and calcium

non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs(NSAIDs)

psoriasis medications

rheumatoid arthritis medications

diuretics

antifungals

diabetes medications

muscle relaxants

steroids

Parkinson’s disease medications

cyclosporine

lithium

retinoids and vitamin A supplements

cholesterol medications, including statins

migraine medications

gout medications

tricyclic antidepressants

People should always tell a doctor or pharmacist about all medications they are taking to help avoid interactions. The pamphlet in the package should also list any drugs that might interact with that specific type of antibiotic.

4. Photosensitivity

Share on PinterestPeople should use sun protection when taking antibiotics that can cause photosensitive skin.

Many types of antibiotics make the skin more sensitive to the sun (photosensitive).

While taking antibiotics that may cause photosensitivity, people should:

avoid prolonged periods of light exposure

always use high-SPF, broad-spectrum sunscreens when in the sun

wear protective clothing when in the sun, such as hats, long-sleeved shirts, and long pants

Anyone who experiences extreme sensitivity to the sun while taking antibiotics should talk to a doctor.

5. Teeth and bone staining

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By dr.Rawaa M.Mohammed