Metronidazole
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Metronidazole
Today Rhe she wrote me a script for Metronidzole 500 mags . I previously had Vancomycin for 10 days but a week later tbt cdiff returned , I hope this works . Having this cdiff has reduced me to a small child . I feel week and tired . Any suggestions. I am so distraught over this. I’ve read that this may cure diarrhea this confused me since I want it to stop it’s worn me out .
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Re: Metronidazole
Metronidazole is not usually prescribed after vanco for c difficile. Was your D caused by a different pathogen?
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Re: Metronidazole
Not sure what you mean , I just know that my MD perscribkwd this to me after I was on Vancomycin that the Er doc gave me , I was on Vancomycin from Oct 8th till Oct 20th , then the cdiff retuned , My doc called this In for me I see him this Thursday I took new blood work and stool sample again.
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Re: Metronidazole
If you relapse after vanco metronidazol should NOT be prescribed.
No, not ever, no way!
Another round of Vanco, possibly a higher dose possibly a long tapering dose, or Dificid but NEVER metro!
Only reason metro is used is because it's cheap.
It is not, and never has been approved for treating c.diff.
Drs are now instructed not to use it if other meds are available.
It will (99% certain) resolve your current symptoms but a relapse is VERY likely once its finished.
No, not ever, no way!
Another round of Vanco, possibly a higher dose possibly a long tapering dose, or Dificid but NEVER metro!
Only reason metro is used is because it's cheap.
It is not, and never has been approved for treating c.diff.
Drs are now instructed not to use it if other meds are available.
It will (99% certain) resolve your current symptoms but a relapse is VERY likely once its finished.
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Re: Metronidazole
Look under "Media Reports" New Guidelines, print out and take it in with you. Flagyl is not even considered a first line of treatment, Vanco and Dificid are. If your CDIFF has returned, PUSH for Dificid.
Make sure to bring the information in with you, I would consider another doctor. If you are not seeing a GI, get one and ask for a referral
I would be concerned with a physician who would prescribe Flagyl AFTER Vanco
Sorry you are going through this, feel better soon
NanciT
Make sure to bring the information in with you, I would consider another doctor. If you are not seeing a GI, get one and ask for a referral
I would be concerned with a physician who would prescribe Flagyl AFTER Vanco
Sorry you are going through this, feel better soon
NanciT
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