Can the side effects of atb continue for some time after the end of treatment? Can probiotics help?

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Hello! I have had recurring sinusitis for over a year. I am on my 5th antibiotic... since my last atb (Clavulin), I am still tired, dizzy and have intestinal discomfort (stomach ache). Thank you for your answer! Can iron deficiency cause dizziness? I am wondering if an iron supplement would help me regain some energy, even though I don't think I am lacking iron in my diet. Thank you! 😊

Calin Buzdugan · Accepted Answer

Hello ! It is normal to have stomach aches even after taking an antibiotic, especially if you have been taking them a lot lately. Taking a probiotic for a few weeks could help. However, fatigue and dizziness are not necessarily related to taking an antibiotic. For an iron deficiency, a blood test should be done to confirm or not the deficiency. Dizziness is not very specific to anemia to anemia on the other hand.