Medications before FMT

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Finn17
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Medications before FMT

Postby Finn17 » Wed Jul 18, 2018 1:59 pm

Hello,

I had a failed FMT in September. I tested positive three times in spring and early summer, but I never felt well after the FMT.

How many of you are put on Vancomycin before the FMT? Is anyone put on Dificid beforehand? Finally has anyone had a successful FMT without either beforehand? This has been going on so long I am really discouraged. Thank you!

beth22
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Re: Medications before FMT

Postby beth22 » Thu Jul 19, 2018 1:23 am

It's better to take something for at least 4 or 5 days prior to FMT. Usually vancomycin is given, but I think there have been a few posters who took Dificid. I don't think it really matters. The purpose is to knock down the c difficile as much as possible in order to give the new bacteria a better chance to take hold.


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