What Causes Diarrhea After Having Flagyl For IBS?

Posted on Thu, 18 Sep 2014

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Question : I have been in flagyl and cippro for 5 days now...halfway through a 10 day course of possible diverticulosis or IBS. I had diarrhea yesterday, and felt dehydrated, dizzy and urinary frequency. I think this is a reaction to antibiotics and want to stop taking them today.....is this ok?

Answered by Dr. Deepika Patil (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
it is safe to stop

Detailed Answer:
Hi mam,

Welcome to HealthcareMagic.

Diarrhoea is a common side effects of antibiotics and you are taking two strong antibiotics. Yes It is reaction to the drugs. You may safely stop the drugs without any side effects.

I suggest you to consult your doctor before stopping and discuss regarding the benefit of continuing drug over stoppage or drug may be changed . Diarrhoea could be stopped by using probiotics. Continue drinking water preferably with oral rehydration solution . Increase frequency of micturition is unlikely a side effect of your drugs.

Hope I have answered your query . If any further queries are there I would love to help.

Regards
Dr.Deepika Patil

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