Health Tip: Women and Antibiotics

Possible side effects

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(HealthDay News) - Antibiotics are safe and effective medications prescribed to treat bacterial infections.

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Here are possible side effects that women should be aware of before using these medications, courtesy of the Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics:

• Yeast infections.
• Diarrhea, upset stomach and vaginal infections.
• Decreased effectiveness of birth control pills.
• Certain antibiotics should not be taken by a woman who is pregnant or nursing, unless prescribed by a physician who is familiar with the woman's condition.
• Antibiotics can interact with many other medications.

-- Diana Kohnle