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Is There An Alternative For Cipro And Flagyl For Colitis As They Are Causing Nausea, Tiredness?
I am taking Cipro and Flagyl for colitis, a ten day dose. I have been so nauseous and tired I no longer want to continue taking them. I have taken the two doses today which today is the 5th day, is there an alternative to taking these and what is the problem if I was to stop taking them?
There are alternatives to flagyl and ciprofloxacin. Except contraindicated, the drug of choice for colitis is bactrim ( trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole). Other treatment options are intravenous ampicillin, chloramphenicol, and ceftrixaone.
However, i would suggest you visit your doctor who knows your medical history and review these symptoms before stopping a drug or starting another one so you do not take drug that would have adverse effects on you.
I hope i have answered your question.
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Is There An Alternative For Cipro And Flagyl For Colitis As They Are Causing Nausea, Tiredness?
Hi, thanks for your question. There are alternatives to flagyl and ciprofloxacin. Except contraindicated, the drug of choice for colitis is bactrim ( trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole). Other treatment options are intravenous ampicillin, chloramphenicol, and ceftrixaone. However, i would suggest you visit your doctor who knows your medical history and review these symptoms before stopping a drug or starting another one so you do not take drug that would have adverse effects on you. I hope i have answered your question. Best wishes.