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What Are The Alternatives To Clarithromycin, Omeprazole & Metronidazole For Treating H.pylori?
Hi, I had a colonoscopy and endoscopy last week and just found out i have h.pylori. I am very anemic and have been for 30yrs. My Dr. wants me to take antibiotics which I have many allergies to and also my sister passed away last year from c-diff. I really do not want to take the meds. Please advise. Clarithromycin 500mg, Omeprazole 20mg, Metronidazole 500mg.
Thank you,
Marie 53yrs old
Thank you,
Marie 53yrs old
Tue, 28 Jan 2014
Hello.The only effective treatment for h.pylori is called triple therapy (omeprazole + two antibiotics) .The most widely used regimen is omeprazole + amoxicillin + clarithromycin. In patients allergic to amoxicillin, is replaced by metronidazole.
Mentioned antibiotics are not related to c.difficile,even Metronidazole is used to treat infection by c.difficile.
I wish you good health.
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