Antibiotics and Bloat

goblue8426
goblue8426 Posts: 41 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Has anyone ever noticed a connection between taking antibiotics and being bloated?

I previously didn't bloat very often, even when drinking carbonated drinks. If I WAS bloated, I could pinpoint what caused it.

As of Monday, I've been taking penicillin twice a day for strep throat, and ever since my stomach feels like a giant balloon is inside, my appetite has decreased, and I'm burping a ton. After two full days of this, I want it to go away!

How do you fight bloat?

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  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
    As you've probably read in internet searches, antibiotics can disrupt the "good bacteria" in your gut, which can cause digestive issues. Try a good probiotic, like Align or Culturelle. You can get them at most pharmacies. I prefer to take 2 or 3 brands, since they tend to contain different kinds of microbes.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,147 Member
    Wait it out, because usually you take them for about 10 days?
  • blakexx3
    blakexx3 Posts: 89 Member
    Antibiotics and steroids will usually cause people to gain weight/bloat. After you are done with the dosage you should go back to normal though :)
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