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Will anti-biotics make me gain weight?

Asked by kozueworldz 11 months ago, 7 answers.

Hello. im starting to eat anti-biotics very soon. But will it make me gain weight? Cause heard that some of the medicine will make people gain weight.

Thanks in advance.

Answered by mandyloo on Dec 01, 2008, 07:03AM
7496 answers

There are so many different types of antibiotics, it's hard to say. Most of them will not make you gain weight, as you usually only take them for a short period of time.

Answered by filletofspam on Dec 01, 2008, 08:38AM
2970 answers

No, antibiotics will not cause real weight gain.

Broad spectrum antibiotics will kill beneficial bacteria in your system which can lead to temporary bloating but this will go away after your course of meds and your system returns to normal.

Answered by seao2florida on Dec 01, 2008, 08:47AM
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If you have a condition that requires antibiotics, they may cause water retention or bloating as filletofsplam mentioned, but the value of the antibiotic far outweighs any weight that you might temporarily put on. Most antibiotics don't, and doctors use those which are targeted towards your infection. If it is a broad spectrum antibiotic, any weight that is put on will quickly recede.

Answered by clhottie2 on Dec 01, 2008, 09:32AM
4 answers

no antiboitics will make you gain real weight my opinon is eat heath and regukar go to Mcdonalds and eat 6 big macs lol

Answered by leevan on Dec 01, 2008, 09:48AM
569 answers

unlikely

but my real concern is...WHAT THE HELL are you doing eating antibiotics? Unless you are sick

Answered by kozueworldz on Dec 01, 2008, 01:56PM
507 answers

Oh. Im going to eat it because of my back acne. =]

Answered by leevan on Dec 01, 2008, 02:40PM
569 answers

Oh. Sorry =P

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