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Posted 10/14/2009 3:22 AM (GMT 0)
Anyones GI prescribe Flagyl to help them out of a flare?  Mine has and I was apprehensive to go on it.  I did and it seems as if my symptoms are worsening.  I also get a very queezy stomach and done feel like eating.  The rx says to take three per day.  I've read on this forum to take a probiotic four hours after the antibiotic.  This is tough to do when I'm taking this med thee times a day, not enough time between dosages.  Any thoughts? confused
Posted 10/14/2009 4:42 AM (GMT 0)
i was on a 2 week dose of flagyl about a month ago along with 30mg Prednisone. the antibiotic did not help my symptoms at all and in fact, the urgency and cramping increased for me. coincidence? dont know... I also read somewhere that Flagyl was active Chrons flares and not UC. dont know how accurate that is either.
Posted 10/14/2009 5:35 AM (GMT 0)
I would love to try Flagyl to see if it helps my condition but none of my GIs have ever offered it. I have mentioned it and they said they didn't think it would help me.
Posted 10/14/2009 5:53 AM (GMT 0)
I guess I have to wonder if it's killing off the good bacteria along with the bad.....
Posted 10/14/2009 11:37 PM (GMT 0)
I'm on it right now and Cipro . It has help alot with this flare,but i have been so sick at my stomach . But less d and trips to the bathroom .
Posted 10/15/2009 3:41 AM (GMT 0)

TLB37 said...
I'm on it right now and Cipro . It has help alot with this flare,but i have been so sick at my stomach . But less d and trips to the bathroom .

That's encouraging except for the nausea.  I can relate.  It seems to come and go.  My GI is talking about Cipro as the next step.  Thanks for the reply....
Posted 10/15/2009 3:59 AM (GMT 0)
when my doctor put me on the two about a week ago he told me it would make sick at my stomach . So he also put me on phenergan so that has helped alot but that makes me so sleepy . So you might could ask about some phenergan. I got the pill form. Good luck and feel better soon !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 10/15/2009 4:20 AM (GMT 0)

TLB37 said...
when my doctor put me on the two about a week ago he told me it would make sick at my stomach . So he also put me on phenergan so that has helped alot but that makes me so sleepy . So you might could ask about some phenergan. I got the pill form. Good luck and feel better soon !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind.  So far it's tolerable, but I have 10 more days...
Posted 10/15/2009 5:37 AM (GMT 0)
You can take your probiotics 2 hours after you're done taking all your flagyl for the day, that would be sufficient enough especially if you're taking a good probiotics (at least 10 billion CFU)...I've been on Flagyl tons of times, it never really did anything for me (at least I din't notice any improvements from it) but I was told not to drink while on it and that having ceasar sald with wine together while on Flagyl will likely make you vomit (according to my GI who said that's what some of his other patients told him).


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Posted 10/15/2009 12:32 PM (GMT 0)
Flagyl has worsened or caused flares for me before.
Posted 10/15/2009 3:08 PM (GMT 0)
I'm pretty sure, like with most antibiotics, Flagyl definitely kills the good along with the bad...in the past when I was put on Flagyl I wasn't taking any probiotics at the time (didn't know about the benefit of them) and maybe that's part of the reason why I never noticed any benefit while on it all the times I was.

:)
Posted 10/15/2009 4:16 PM (GMT 0)
Flagyl is primarily an amebicide. When it came on the market in the 1970s, the Public Interest Health Research Group (U.S.) recommended that it be RXed only for amoebic infections because it caused chromosome damage in test mammals. It can also cause peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage in the extremities) in humans with extended use. If you are taking it, drink plenty of water to keep flushing it out of your system. / Old Hat (30 yrs with left-sided UC ... [etc.])
Posted 10/15/2009 11:01 PM (GMT 0)

notsosicklygirl said...
I would love to try Flagyl to see if it helps my condition but none of my GIs have ever offered it. I have mentioned it and they said they didn't think it would help me.

So far it doesn't seem to be helping me.  It may even be making things worse.  I does give me nausea though. Yuk!
Posted 10/15/2009 11:05 PM (GMT 0)

pb4 said...
You can take your probiotics 2 hours after you're done taking all your flagyl for the day, that would be sufficient enough especially if you're taking a good probiotics (at least 10 billion CFU)...I've been on Flagyl tons of times, it never really did anything for me (at least I din't notice any improvements from it) but I was told not to drink while on it and that having ceasar sald with wine together while on Flagyl will likely make you vomit (according to my GI who said that's what some of his other patients told him).


:)

Well I don't drink anyway so I guess I'm safe in that regard.  I've been taking my last dose before bed so I can sleep throught the nausea.  I guess I could take the Flagyl sooner and take a probiotic before bed.  Hmm....

Posted 10/15/2009 11:43 PM (GMT 0)
Sure Durango, that would work fine too...good luck with it, I hope you find relief.

:)
Posted 10/17/2009 3:13 AM (GMT 0)
I'm sorry the flsge has not helped and even made things wose . I hope you get to feeling better soon .
Posted 10/17/2009 10:27 PM (GMT 0)
     The doctor has prescribed Flagyl for me when I was on Cipro for an infection.  It never made me sick to my stomach.  The doctor explained that the Flagyl kept the good bacteria in your stomach that is why he prescribed along with the Cipro.  Who the heck knows?
Posted 10/17/2009 11:42 PM (GMT 0)
It sure is making me nauseas.  I'm not seeing the benefits yet either.  I talked with the GIs nurse yesterday and she said it can take 10 days for it to kick in.  If I don't see improvement by monday I'm going to see if they'll take me off of it.  I've been flaring since early July.  This disease is getting old....

Posted 10/20/2009 3:36 AM (GMT 0)
Well i was checking in on you to see if you are feeling any better . Take care and i sure hope your better!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 10/20/2009 4:36 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks TLB37. My colitis is worse, but at least my stomach isn't upset and I'm eating again :)
Posted 10/21/2009 11:44 PM (GMT 0)
Well boo i hate its worse , but i know what you mean about the upset stomach. I hope you get to feeling better soon !!!!!
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