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Why Is Flagyl Given And For What Condition?

I was un the hospital fir having c- diff a week and a half ago im feeling much better but im still taking the meds which is flagyl im 20 years old and would like to go tan today is that okay to do with what Uve been going through and the med that im on?
Thu, 22 May 2014
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Flagyl is a drug used for the treatment of amebiasis- a condition which causes dysentery. It is also used in the treatment of enterocolitis which is caused by the bacteria C. difficile. Probably you were given this drug for this infection. Usually this medicine is given for 7-15 days. It is a safe drug. But it can produce a metallic taste in the tongue. Further alcohol should not be taken when flagyl is taken; it can produce unpleasant reactions. Hence kindly remember that it is wise to avoid alcohol during the treatment period of flagyl.
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Why Is Flagyl Given And For What Condition?

Flagyl is a drug used for the treatment of amebiasis- a condition which causes dysentery. It is also used in the treatment of enterocolitis which is caused by the bacteria C. difficile. Probably you were given this drug for this infection. Usually this medicine is given for 7-15 days. It is a safe drug. But it can produce a metallic taste in the tongue. Further alcohol should not be taken when flagyl is taken; it can produce unpleasant reactions. Hence kindly remember that it is wise to avoid alcohol during the treatment period of flagyl.