Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea (AAD)

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    Brady Holmer
    Last Updated: October 13, 2024

    Antibiotic-associated diarrhea is defined as the passing of loose, watery stools more than 3 times per day that happens after taking antibiotic medications. Antibiotic-associated diarrhea occurs in about 1 in 5 people who are treated with antibiotics.

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    Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea (AAD) falls under the Gut Health category.

    148 participants in 2 trials

    Examine Database: Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea (AAD)

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    1. Loose stools - Daniel J Merenstein, Jennifer Foster, Frank D'AmicoA randomized clinical trial measuring the influence of kefir on antibiotic-associated diarrhea: the measuring the influence of Kefir (MILK) StudyArch Pediatr Adolesc Med.(2009 Aug)
    2. Diarrhea Symptoms - Cimperman L, Bayless G, Best K, Diligente A, Mordarski B, Oster M, Smith M, Vatakis F, Wiese D, Steiber A, Katz JA randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study of Lactobacillus reuteri ATCC 55730 for the prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhea in hospitalized adultsJ Clin Gastroenterol.(2011 Oct)