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Is There An Alternative To Pentasa And Flagyl?
i am currently taking flagyl for a bacterial infection in my bowel. as well i am using Pentasa suppositories and oral imuran. i have been getting side effects of nausea and abdominal cramps. is there an alternative to pentasa and flagyl that will minimise or eliminate these side effects
Tue, 24 Mar 2020
Hello,
I think there is no other alternative that it can not give diarrhea. I think you can use probiotics to re-establish the intestinal flora.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
I think there is no other alternative that it can not give diarrhea. I think you can use probiotics to re-establish the intestinal flora.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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