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Today I'm starting a two week course of Biaxin and Amoxicillin for H Pylori. The last time I was on heavy antibiotics for lyme 10 years ago, I had an episode where I felt like my abdomen was going to EXPLODE (I guess due to a yeast bloom or something). Anyway, I remember taking Acidophilus at that time.
My question is should I be taking Acidophilus during my current two-week course of antibiotics?
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Yes. I got very uncomfortable gas from taking acidophilus, but did fine eating a cup of yogurt every night instead. Don't take your probiotics, acidophilus or yogurt within 2 yours of eating, the abx will just kill the good bacteria you're trying to replace.
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It might be a good idea to also take s.boularrdi. That will prevent c. difficile.
There are many different brands of acidophilus -- some people do better on specific brands. But definitely take acidophilus while on antibiotics and at least a couple of weeks after stopping the antibiotics.
Bea Seibert
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Thanks for the suggestions. I bought some Acidophilus and am taking it daily (2 hours away from the antibiotics).
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