How to avoid getting a yeast infection while taking antibiotics

Q: Will probiotics help prevent yeast infection while taking antibiotics?

If youre taking an antibiotic or experience chronic yeast infections, probiotic supplements may help prevent a yeast infection or even treat an existing one.

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Will probiotics help prevent yeast infection while taking antibiotics?
Which antibiotics cause yeast infections?
How common is a yeast infection while on antibiotics?

Will probiotics help prevent yeast infection while taking antibiotics?

If you're taking an antibiotic or experience chronic yeast infections, probiotic supplements may help prevent a yeast infection or even treat an existing one.

Which antibiotics cause yeast infections?

Not all antibiotics are likely to cause yeast infections — only broad-spectrum antibiotics tend to have this effect..

demeclocycline (Detravis).

doxycycline (Adoxa).

eravacycline (Xerava).

minocycline (Minocin).

omadacycline (Nuzyra).

tetracycline (Sumycin).

How common is a yeast infection while on antibiotics?

The risk of getting a yeast infection after taking antibiotics is between 10-30%. All antibiotics can cause yeast infections, but there are a few factors that can determine your likelihood of getting a yeast infection after a course of antibiotics.