Weight loss, lower blood glucose level, low BP.  History of taking VSL#3 for IBS.  Can any other probiotic be tried?
Patient: Sir, I had IBS for the last 6/7 years. For the last 5 years I was taking 1 capsule of VSL#3 after lunch. I am 5'9" and was 62 KG. Since then I have lost about 8 KG weight. Recently my blood glucose level have gone to 67 Fasting & 111 PP. My Blood pressure has also took a dive, it is 70/100. I have stopped taking VSL#3 .What could be the probable cause? Can I try any other probiotic? Doctor: Hello. Is unlikely that an probiotic causes weight loss, decreased blood sugar levels and decrease in blood pressure.If at this  period of time you have had frequent episodes of diarrhea  associated to IBS, that's a possible cause.Go to your doctor for exploration and study  causes of the decrease in weight, blood sugar levels and blood pressure.Although adverse effects referred  are not caused by the probiotic that you have taked, if your physician considers it appropriate, other probiotic may be prescribed.I wish you good health.(In case the answer would have been useful please indicate this)