Antibiotics can save lives, but they can also cause side effects. Consumer Reports outlines what parents should know about reactions to antibiotics and when to take your child to the emergency room.

NEW DELHI: Antibiotic use is the top reason for side effects among people, a latest national survey has said. However, the survey conducted on over 17,000 people in 303 Indian districts found that it ...

Some antibiotics can cause problems with the heart. These include fluoroquinolones, which can cause various issues with the aorta. Macrolides, a different group of antibiotics, can cause permanent ...

Some doctors recommend taking probiotics during and after you complete a course of antibiotics — here's why.

Antibiotics can cause digestive side effects like stomach pain, nausea, and diarrhea. Eating certain foods or taking supplements may provide relief. Antibiotics are powerful medications that treat ...

A person should not take antibiotics without a prescription. Doing this can increase the risk of antibiotic side effects and contribute to the growing problem of antibiotic resistance. Antibiotics are ...

Millions of Americans take antidepressants. And like all medication, they come with side effects. Researchers studied 30 ...

A large new study found that the side effects of antidepressants vary significantly by drug. Some medications resulted in ...