Antibiotics?

[CarolinaKip]

I do all I can to make sure my meds are gluten free. I have a great pharmacy that checks for me as well. However, I've had three different types to cause me trouble and they are all generic ones. Brand name seems to be fine. I get so bloated and have side pain. Other gastro problems. Any ideas? I just got over being glutened and tonight have so much pain from this. I'm pretty sure it's the med, I was feeling fine until I took it today.

[sunnybabi1986]

I don't know if your meds have gluten, but I do know that antibiotics in general mess up my digestive system pretty badly...and fast, too! I take a probiotic to counter the antibiotic, maybe you could try that? Hope you feel better soon!

[jlee2]

I always always take a probiotic with an antibiotic. Seems to help a bit. I have had c diff before from antibiotics so I am very careful about keeping my gut happy! In fact I have surgery tomorrow and started a probiotic a week ago in anticipation of them putting me in antibiotics after.

-- as far as the generic brand goes it should be fine if your pharmacist has manufacturer info and ingredients but it makes me wonder if those factories that mass produce generic medicine really take enough care to avoid CC. if you are super sensitive you might need to stick to brand name. I'm not sure where you live but I am in Cabada and my employer benefits cover generic brands 80% but if I were to choose the brand name I would pay the difference.