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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
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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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