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Suggest Treatment For Abdominal Discomfort After Taking Metronidazole
i have lactose fermenting bacteria for 3 weeks now its so embarrasing.i once used metronidazole in combination with other antibiotics as i thought that it was an sti before lab tests.now i dont know what to take,i no longer want to take metro because it causes me abdominal discomfort.
Wed, 7 Mar 2018
Hello,
Metronidazole causes abdominal discomfort from side effect of gastritis or altered flora mechanics. Addition of PPI as Rabeprazole drug with probiotics will combat the issue early.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
Metronidazole causes abdominal discomfort from side effect of gastritis or altered flora mechanics. Addition of PPI as Rabeprazole drug with probiotics will combat the issue early.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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