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[stripawayskin.livejournal.com]

The standard "first time poster, etc., so forth", so please bear with me!

I've been prescribed Amoxicillin for some sort of throat bacteria something or other (I'm not sure even what the diagnoses was, just the prescription).

At the time I had the prescription filled, the pharmacist suggested that I purchase a "probiotic" to help fend off possible yeast infections, etc. caused by the decrease in good bacteria this this sorta penicillin causes.

I'm fairly poor right now, so I didn't buy it, but now I'm particularly paranoid and fear that my constant nibbling on cheese and yogurt (as recommended by my boss/Registered Nurse) may not be sufficient.

Long story semi shorter - do I really need to purchase these pills, will I be okay with my "natural" method, or is it all a hope and prayer/no way to tell?

Comments

[lakergirl2.livejournal.com]

I was on antibiotics a while back that said a possible side affect was a yeast infection... I didn't take anything special for it and I ended up fine. I think it all depends on how well your body can fight it off..? Not sure. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

[charlotte-s.livejournal.com]

you don't need to purchase those pills - a yeast infection is certainly not guaranteed. some people are more likely to get them than others - i nearly always get one when on antibiotics, but i know many people who don't.

[cnstarz316.livejournal.com]

I have taken antibiotics many times, including amox and I have never taken a probiotic, nor have I gotten a yeast infection from any of it.

[amarise.livejournal.com]

I get put on amoxycilin just about any time I'm sick or have an UTI (ie a lot), hate dairy, and have never gotten a yeast infection. I guess it just depends on the person. Also I am currently on tetracyclin for my skin and havn't had any problems with BV or yeast infections.

[cry-havoc.livejournal.com]

they certainly do help, but if your pharmacist was offering you something that was out of your price range, Wal-mart has super acidophilus supplements (1 billion live organisms in each pill) for just 6 bucks. Just remember to keep the bottle refrigerated.

Acidophilus is in yogurt, so eating a cup or two a day should help ward off an infection.