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Antibiotics and Naproxen.... bloated??

kirstyk05
kirstyk05 Posts: 78 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
I have been on antibiotics and naproxen painkillers since Thursday due to having septic tonsilitus.

I weighed myself Friday morning after not eating for 2 days prior and had stayed the same as my usual Tuesday weigh in. I now feel like i've put weight on, very bloated and partner even mentioned last night I look like i've put weight on. Should have weighed in today but couldn't face it :neutral_face:

Could it be the meds?

Thanks in advance

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  • mitch16
    mitch16 Posts: 2,113 Member
    Not sure what antibiotic you are on, but bloating is listed as a (less common) side effect of naproxen.

    The inflammation from your tonsillitis could be causing bloating, too.
  • BenjaminMFP88
    BenjaminMFP88 Posts: 660 Member
    Was on that stuff for a while and felt bloated the whole time. Just keep your calories/activity in check and you'll be fine. Drink plenty of water and when you get off the stuff, you'll pass it all...
  • kirstyk05
    kirstyk05 Posts: 78 Member
    I'm on Clarithromycin 500mg twice per day and the naproxen is twice per day also (both every 12 hours).

    Havent been able to exercise at all for a week now. I wasn't even able to drink or eat for 2 days last week :neutral_face:

    Just hoping it hasn't caused a weight gain, I was doing so well!

    Thank you xx
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