Can you take omeprazole and acidophilus?

Answer 1

No. Acidophilus does not kill bacteria, like an antibiotic does. Acidophilus replenishes your body's supply of what are known as "healthy" bacteria, which is a type of bacteria that you need to digest food, and other reasons. Antibiotics often kill both unhealthy and healthy bacteria, meaning they get rid of infections but also kill the healthy bacteria in your body. Acidophilus can be used to get that healthy bacteria back to normal levels.

Answer 2

Yes. Lactobacillus acidophilus is a bacterium, which normally lives in the GI tract and the vagina to aid in healthy digestion and fighting off other harmful bacteria. Often, after antibiotic therapy (which kill *all* bacteria, not just the bad ones) patients are advised to ingest acidophilus (in the form of some yogurts, kefir, or capsules) to quickly recolonize the body with this army of health-promoting bacteria. Remember, not all bacteria are bad! Pregnancy in no way alters any of the (safe, health-promoting) features of the ingestion of this bacterium. Now, don't go and take crazy amounts of acidophilus capsules. Perhaps just have a cup of yogurt a few times a week (Stonyfield is one brand that contains acidophilus.). The calcium is good for you too!

--medical student

Answer 3

Lactose intolerant means you lack the enzymes necessary to break down the lactose protein. This typically causes gas, bloating, naseau, etc. Acidophilus is not lactose. It is a type of bacteria. In fact, as certain types of the bacteria feed off lactose, taking Acidophilus may help improve lactose intolerance.

Answer 4

yes! of course....! it is in fact recommended to take acidophilus, when taking antibiotics, in order to balance the effects of the "bad bacteria" (antibiotics) with the "good bacteria" (acidophilus), and to help avoid unpleasant side effects that antibiotics can have.