I have never had any problem taking any antibiotic before but monday I started cefdinir
and rifampin with food and water and the first day was fine but ever since my stomach has been
killing me and I can't keep any food in me. I am wondering if it is the cefdinir or rifampin thats
killing my stomach. Im trying to tough it out becuase I can feel it working because I am
herxing and havent herxed in weeks. My LLMD told me to stop both of them for now but I really
don't want to. Ive been doing the pro biotics, fiber, and eating healthy as well. I can tolerate
doxy and cefuroxime no problem even withouth food. Can anyone relate to this?
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
It's always best to begin one drug at a time so you know how you react to that drug. Perhaps you could stop only ONE of the two and see how you feel?
Are you having stomach cramps or diarrhea, or what?
Posted by Tbrown2 (Member # 42446) on :
at first it was diarrhea which is a common side effect but my stomach has just been lousy for two days and I can't keep any food in me haha TMI.
Posted by faithful777 (Member # 22872) on :
Most LLMD's put you on 3-4 antibiotics all at once in the beginning and it does make it hard to know which one is causing trouble for you. Cefdinir is the culprit for me. I had all kinds of stomach issues and diarrhea with that one and had to stop it.
Make sure that you eat a good size meal with the Rifampin. It can cause stomach issues if you don't eat enough. Although the directions say to take it on an empty stomach, most people can't tolerate that drug unless they eat food when they take it.
Make sure you tell your LLMD about this if it doesn't go away.
Posted by tickbitt (Member # 33753) on :
Are you taking them with food? That should make it a little easier.
Posted by Tbrown2 (Member # 42446) on :
Taking with food, stomach just kills always
cramping up. Uncomfortable all day, LLMD told me to
stop if it continues but I dont want to stop but
nothing helps fiber supplements probiotics nothing.
Posted by gmb (Member # 23562) on :
TB
Florastor or a cheaper (Sachromyces Boulardi sp? probiotic)should help with the diarrhea. This one type of probiotic is not in any of the common multi-strain brands.
Try ginger tablets or a ginger tea to help calm your nausea.
Posted by Tbrown2 (Member # 42446) on :
I only had diarrhea for the first day now its just constant stomach cramping and frequent bathroom
trips. My LLMD said it probably wont get better and will only do damage if I tried to fight through it
so she is switching cefdinir with ceruforxime. This kind of bums me out but I hope it was the cefdinir
causing the stomach issuses and not the rifampin otherwise this will be a waste of time.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
I'd be willing to bet it was the Cefdinir.
Yes to the s.boulardii, better known as Florastor. You can get it at CVS or Walgreen's. It will stop diarrhea in its tracks.
Do not just go full speed ahead. You have to be wise and take care of yourself. I'm glad your Dr said NO to continuing!
Posted by Tbrown2 (Member # 42446) on :
I heard that cefdinir is way better than ceruforxime is that true? Somthing about the blood brain barrier?
Posted by faithful777 (Member # 22872) on :
Depends on the individual. Cefuroxime is Ceftin but it isn't as broad spectrum as Cefdinir. I had to take Ceftin because I couldn't tolerate the Cefdinir.
Really either antibiotic can be the problem and if you can't tolerate one of them, your LLMD will just substitute another.
Stop one of them to see if the stomach cramping goes away. Then let your doctor know.
We have all had some drug along the way cause trouble. There are lots of abx you can try if one of the ones you are taking is making you sick.
Posted by GretaM (Member # 40917) on :
I take rifampin and zith on an empty stomach...doesn't bother me at all.
I'm glad your doc isn't stopping the rifampin. It is a really good one for Bart and has helped me a lot with head pressure and head pain.