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Does Intake Of Flagyl Help In Treating Epididymitis?

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Question : Can I take Flagyl 500 mg to treat epididymitis ?
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Answered by Dr. V. Sasanka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Probably not going to be useful

Detailed Answer:
Metronidazole or Flagyl 500mg is usually not useful in epididymitis. You are more likely to have benefit with use of drugs like Ciprofloxacin 500mg twice daily for a week. Ensure your sctotum is supported at all times. Ensure you have no urine tract infection or obstruction which often is the source of epididymitis.

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Does Intake Of Flagyl Help In Treating Epididymitis?

Brief Answer: Probably not going to be useful Detailed Answer: Metronidazole or Flagyl 500mg is usually not useful in epididymitis. You are more likely to have benefit with use of drugs like Ciprofloxacin 500mg twice daily for a week. Ensure your sctotum is supported at all times. Ensure you have no urine tract infection or obstruction which often is the source of epididymitis. Hope I have been of help.