Health, Food and Medication: Follow instructions

Follow instructions

By Anonymous - 30/10/2009 15:36 - United States

Today, I found out that when they put "Take with food" on the side of antibiotics, what they really mean is "Take with food because this stuff is gonna liquefy everything in your G.I. tract, and make you have to run out of the middle of calculus for the worst diarrhea ever." FML

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By Nirah - 26/07/2019 21:00 - Canada - Parksville

Today, I'm a week into a prescription of extremely constipating antibiotics. I also just caught the stomach bug going around at work that causes aggressive diarrhea. The two combined mean I have a constant, slow-moving stream of thick, foul-smelling sludge coming out of me. FML

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By Anonymous - 09/08/2019 14:00

Today, I was prescribed two different medications. I was also informed that they will both give me diarrhea for the next two weeks. FML

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By NotSoSick - 12/02/2010 05:11 - United States

Today, my doctor put me on some extra strength antibiotics for an infection. On the label it says "WARNING: may cause Diarrhea"... 'may cause' is a funny term... this is the second time I've sharted in my pants today. FML

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By jdch_99 - This FML is from back in 2012 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, the pharmacist warned me that my antibiotics might cause slight gastrointestinal distress. The fact that I have been on the john for the past 90 minutes drenched in sweat would lead me to believe our definitions of "slight" are a bit different. FML

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By sofakingweetodit - 18/10/2010 12:44 - United States

Today, in preparation for a presentation at work, I decided to take a handful of vitamins to fight my cold. As I was putting the bottles away, I noticed one of them was a laxative. FML

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By Anonymous - 09/01/2014 19:02 - United States - Converse

Today, like every day since my wife was prescribed antibiotics for an infection, I had to hide one of the pills inside her food, because she'd apparently rather fall seriously ill than swallow them like an adult. FML

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By addie19 - 19/01/2010 19:25 - United States

Today, I found out the antibiotics I'm taking can cause you to vomit unexpectedly. In the car. While driving. To work. FML

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By fmyactuallife - 03/05/2020 08:00

Today, I'm on my second day of a week of antibiotics to treat a bad urine infection. Incidentally, the pills seem to be giving me extremely loud, frequent, gut-wrenchingly painful and smelly diarrhea. Only 5 more days to go. FML

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Both ends

By not having fun - 03/05/2022 18:00

Today, I have bronchitis. A few days ago, my doc prescribed antibiotics, which are helping, but also cause a really nasty upset stomach. I tell ya, violent coughing fits and severe diarrhea do NOT go well together. FML

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By Anonymous - 18/11/2015 14:50 - Canada

Today, I read the instructions on my new prescription constipation medicine: "For best results, defecate before use." FML

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Friday 30 October 2009 22:22

Don't blame the anitbiotic. Calculus can give you the *****. Especially if you have a bad teacher.

elenaa_fml 0

Friday 30 October 2009 22:11

hahaha this is how fmls should be.

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dspadres 0

Friday 30 October 2009 22:55

Did you think that warning was there just for the hell of it? Do you also puncture spray cans and throw batteries into fires or do you actually pay attention to what they say?

mrdecay 3

Friday 30 October 2009 22:59

Rusty water

blake116 0

Friday 30 October 2009 23:10

omg i just took a pill that im suppose to take with food.. im gonna sit on the toilet for an hour just to be safe(runs to the bathroom).... (comes back) forgot my iphone :P

minette08 0

Friday 30 October 2009 23:14

diarrhea is a different side effect. you take it with food so you don't have agonizing pain in your stomach.

FerrariCake 2

Friday 30 October 2009 23:20

Sounds like you learned something in class today which was much more important than calculus.

anonacs 0

Friday 30 October 2009 23:23

Actually it says take with food because it could upset your stomach and make you light headed. Eating wouldn't stop the *****, regardless of how you got sick.

gz_fml 0

Friday 30 October 2009 23:44

YDI There is a reason for instructions you know.

afsd94 0

Friday 30 October 2009 23:48

yea.... when i had to take antibiotics, my dr said to take it with banana and yogurt. i still felt nauseous, but it could have been worse

sika_fml 0

Saturday 31 October 2009 0:06

Diarrhea is a possible side effect with almost every medication. I could happen to anyone. If it's like coffee grounds, go to the emergency room. NOW!