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What Medication Can Treat Gastroparesis Other Than Azithromycin?
Question: Hi, my gastroenteroligist prescribed Azithromycin for my gastric parisas(?) and it seemed to help. but now I have a different insurance and the prescription would cost over &900.00 for me to take. Is there any thing else out there that would be comparable to that? They did try Augmentin(?) but it really messed with my stomach. XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Erythromycin can be a significant alternative
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Erythromycin and Levofloxacin can be suitable alternatives (if there's no history of allergy to any of them).
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Dr. Suresh Heijebu, General & Family Physician
Erythromycin can be a significant alternative
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Erythromycin and Levofloxacin can be suitable alternatives (if there's no history of allergy to any of them).
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Dr. Suresh Heijebu, General & Family Physician
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