C. diff After Stopping Antibiotics?

smokey · 07-19-2012, 07:21 PM

Can you get Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea (CDAD) after you've stopped taking antibiotics?

SCIfor55yrs. · 07-19-2012, 07:28 PM

Yes, sometimes the symptoms do not become severe for weeks.

reedyd · 07-19-2012, 07:42 PM

Drink Buttermilk, or yogurt, cottage cheese, acidopolis helps me

Sue Pendleton · 07-19-2012, 07:50 PM

Oh yes, and if you do call your doc before it does a serious number to the lining of your intestines.

smokey · 07-21-2012, 06:02 PM

I just found this and the answer is yes, up to 2 months after taking antibiotics......especially cephalosporins (Cefadroxil - Duricef, Ultracef, Cefazolin, Ancef, Kefzol, Cephalexin, Keflex)

"CDAD must be considered in all patients who present with diarrhea following antibiotic use. Careful medical history is necessary since CDAD has been reported to occur over two months after the administration of antibacterial agents."

http://www.rxlist.com/keflex-drug/wa...recautions.htm

Sue Pendleton · 07-21-2012, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokey

I just found this and the answer is yes, up to 2 months after taking antibiotics......especially cephalosporins (Cefadroxil - Duricef, Ultracef, Cefazolin, Ancef, Kefzol, Cephalexin, Keflex)

"CDAD must be considered in all patients who present with diarrhea following antibiotic use. Careful medical history is necessary since CDAD has been reported to occur over two months after the administration of antibacterial agents."

With me it takes about 2 days after I start Cephalexin. YMMV

Hope you're feeling ok.

reedyd · 07-21-2012, 08:45 PM

They gave flagL to prevent that stuff is terrible. I refused another 2 weeks of that stuff.

07-19-2012, 07:21 PM	#1
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Sue Pendleton Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wisconsin USA Posts: 9,114	Oh yes, and if you do call your doc before it does a serious number to the lining of your intestines. __________________ Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow." Disclaimer: Answers, suggestions, and/or comments do not constitute medical advice expressed or implied and are based solely on my experiences as a SCI patient. Please consult your attending physician for medical advise and treatment. In the event of a medical emergency please call 911.

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07-19-2012, 07:42 PM	#3
reedyd Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 620	Drink Buttermilk, or yogurt, cottage cheese, acidopolis helps me

07-21-2012, 06:02 PM	#5
smokey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,865	I just found this and the answer is yes, up to 2 months after taking antibiotics......especially cephalosporins (Cefadroxil - Duricef, Ultracef, Cefazolin, Ancef, Kefzol, Cephalexin, Keflex) "CDAD must be considered in all patients who present with diarrhea following antibiotic use. Careful medical history is necessary since CDAD has been reported to occur over two months after the administration of antibacterial agents." http://www.rxlist.com/keflex-drug/wa...recautions.htm

07-21-2012, 08:45 PM	#7
reedyd Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 620	They gave flagL to prevent that stuff is terrible. I refused another 2 weeks of that stuff.