Interestingly, probiotics side effects mean that the good bacteria are working! If you notice any of the following side effects:
- diarrhea
- gas
- bloating
- cramps
- rashes
- acne
Temporary reactions such as minor bloating or a mild laxative or constipating effect are signs that the beneficial bacteria are remodeling, detoxifying and improving the gut environment.Also we should remember, that while these side effects are unpleasant, they are mild compared to those of many pharmaceutical drugs.
How To Counteract The Side Effects Of Probiotics
There are three ways to reduce the side effects of probiotics. 1. decrease the dosage One possible way to reduce the side effects is to reduce the dosage. If you were taking two probiotic pills daily, try taking only one probiotic pill per day. As your body becomes accustomed to the lower dosage, then you can increase the dosage to higher levels. But taking too many probiotic CFUs too quickly may result in probiotic overdose. 2. stay hydrated Water should help with all the side effects. This is because if you examine the list of side effects:- diarrhea
- gas
- bloating
- cramps
- rashes
- acne
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your information was very helpful .thank you
You are welcome. Thank you for your thanks
Yes, I nothing iced that it is helping my son with his nasal drip immediately the nest morning, bit a back rash occurred causing him to itch, but I figure it was detoxification since he isn’t allergic to any of the raw vegetarian ingredients. Thank you. All other websites say to stop if rash occurs, whereas naturalist say not to…but I like the decrease amount and lots of liquid.
I’m glad this article was helpful to you and your son!
Thank you for the comment
May God Bless you, Whoever you are. You made my day! I was worrying that I could be dealing with something serious here but they’re all the sideeffects of probiotic medicines that I was prescribed.
Thank you for the blessing. I appreciate it
May God bless you right back, and bless you with beautiful probiotic flora!!
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Thanks for that info, I have really bad IBS and was wondering if the pills were causing it to get worse until I read this. Thanks sooo much for putting tis info out there. It has helped me to better understand the probiotics.
You are very welcome.
Yes probiotics are quite amazing!~
After being on a round of antibiotics, I began giving my (2 yr old) daughter some probiotics – (via a mult-vitamin which includes it & a raw, organic yogurt). After a couple of days, she is experiencing a rash on the back of her neck…. I think I will scale back on her dose. I’ll also monitor the rash & hope it doesn’t get worse!
Thank you
Hi Tara,
I’m sorry to hear that. Definitely lower the dose and make sure she gets plenty of fluids.
take care,
Evan Jerkunica
Thanks so much I have been experiencing all the above.
Have also had a really gurgly stomach and feeling quite nauseated is this normal?
Glad I am not alone
Hey Jess,
That sounds too intense for me — I recommend you cut back to dosage.
Slow and steady is the way to health