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?
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
Any pill like pepcid or prilosec is safe.