Can Antibiotics Make You Tired?
There are 2 types of antibiotics:
• Broad-spectrum antibiotics:
Fight a wide range of bacteria
• Narrow-spectrum antibiotics:
Fight only specific kinds of bacteria
is not a common side effect of most antibiotics, but it’s not unusual to experience some fatigue
Tiredness
There are a few things you can
do if you experience antibiotics fatigue
Give yourself time to adjust to the medication
Get some rest
Avoid alcohol and driving
Take the antibiotics at night
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Other antibiotics side effects include:
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Dizziness
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Headaches
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Anxiety
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Allergies
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Nausea
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Diarrhea
Medications that can interact with antibiotics include:
– Antacids
– Antifungals
– Antihistamines
– Blood thinners
– Diuretics
– Muscle relaxers
– Birth control
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