• I have covid stomach pain?

My husband has covid and taking clarithromycin along with Zinc, vitamin C, Aspirin, Tylenol, and Airborne. He has diabetes and has diarrhea and stomachache and nausea. What anti-acid medicine can I give him that is safe over the counter?

2 Answers

  • Endocrinology-Diabetes
  • Rego Park, NY

Dear Patient: Prilosec can cause diarrhea; try Zantac. Speak to your physician as stopping Clarithromycin may help as it can cause multiple gastrointestinal problems. and is usually used for respiratory illness.
Respectfully


Marvin A Leder MD FACP FACE

  • Gastroenterologist
  • LAS VEGAS, NV

Any pill like pepcid or prilosec is safe.

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