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Is it normal to have diarrhea after antibiotics?

I am taking antibiotics for my sinus infection. I have diarrhea. Is it normal to have diarrhea after antibiotics?

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Yes, antibiotics kill bacteria and do not make a difference between the good bacteria in our guts and the ones that are making you sick. A good way to help with that is to take some probiotics (easily found in pharmacy) to replace the good bacteria in your guts.