Do Antibiotics Make You Thirsty?

Antibiotics can lead to diarrhea, which may increase the thirst drive.

Do antibiotics dehydrate you?

A person may also be dehydrated if they have a fever while they're taking antibiotics. Dry mouth can affect a person's taste sensations too. Most of the time, these side effects go away when you stop taking amoxicillin. Drinking more water to stay hydrated can help.

Should you drink a lot of water while taking antibiotics?

The directions on antibiotics often advise you to take every dose with water and warn against consuming dairy products and fruit juices. These products can interact with antibiotics and affect how your body absorbs them.

Chloe Bennett

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