Written By: Anuradha Varanasi | Updated: June 10, 2016, 5:46 PM
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If you're on certain medications, chances are you might suffer either from constipation or diarrhea as a side-effect. Dealing with loose motions can be just as bad as constipation because it causes uneasiness in the stomach and most importantly, dehydration. Studies have found that these five commonly used drugs can cause loose motions.
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While you pop antacids to keep acidity and heartburn at bay, what most people aren't aware about is the fact that they can cause diarrhea. Studies have found that antacids with magnesium are more likely to cause loose motions [1].
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The most common side-effect for heart patients who suffer from cardiac arrhythmia is diarrhea [1]. If you're suffering from diarrhea after taking antiarrhythmic drugs, immediately consult your doctor and discontinue the medication under his guidance.
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One of the most common type of drugs that is known to cause mild diarrhea are different kinds of antibiotics [1]. If you're suffering from persistent diarrhea because of the antibiotics prescribed by your physician, don't hesitate to contact him and get your dosage or antibiotics changed.
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Patients battling against cancer are most prone to diarrhea because of chemotherapy [2]. Doctors say chemotherapy induced diarrhea is far more common among patients living with advanced stages of cancer.
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On one hand, antidepressants are known to cause constipation in some patients. The other extreme side-effect of using antidepressants is diarrhea or loose motions [1].
