Bloating is perceived in your brain as fullness as a results of changes in visceral sensitivity. Bloating may or may not be associated with distention. Distention is a measurable change in girth i.e the distance around a person's body.
Constipation is not a known side effect of Align
All antibiotics have potential side effects including Rifaxmin. Less serious side effects may be more likely to occur are:
•bloating, gas, stomach pain;
•feeling like you need to empty your bowel urgently;
•feeling like your bowel is not completely empty;
•nausea, vomiting, constipation;
•headache;
•fever;
•vaginal itching or discharge; or
•mild itching or skin rash
Culturell contains Lactobacillus GG. It will not withstand the antibiotic. It will with stand stomach acid.
Could it be that you have been feeling better the last few days because you increased your fiber consumption?
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