I am so sorry that you are having side effects from your medications. Lots of times antibiotics just make us feel worse than we were to begin with. Since you are taking Cipro AND flagyl, the side effects are almost inevitable. Cipro has a contraindication of watery or bloody diarrhea, but one of the common side effects of Flagyl is diarrhea-- so doctor's would most likely attribute your diarrhea to Flagyl since you have been checked at the ER due to your side effects. What I can say is that if you have bloody diarrhea you should definitely contact your doctor immediately.
As far as finishing the whole 10 days-- normally, when you are given an antibiotic, you MUST finish the entire prescription to ensure that it is effective, even if you are feeling better and are symptom free. Nausea, cramping, and Diarrhea are unfortunate side effects of both; especially common with Flagyl. I would say that you have already endured 8 days of antibiotics, another 2 days don't compare to having to start you off on antibiotics again because you didn't finish this round, know what I mean?
Make sure you take your pills with PLENTY of water, and continue to drink water throughout the day. If it helps, have a snack with your meds as well.
Please keep us posted. We hope you feel better soon!
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Eliza,
I am so sorry that you are having side effects from your medications. Lots of times antibiotics just make us feel worse than we were to begin with. Since you are taking Cipro AND flagyl, the side effects are almost inevitable. Cipro has a contraindication of watery or bloody diarrhea, but one of the common side effects of Flagyl is diarrhea-- so doctor's would most likely attribute your diarrhea to Flagyl since you have been checked at the ER due to your side effects. What I can say is that if you have bloody diarrhea you should definitely contact your doctor immediately.
As far as finishing the whole 10 days-- normally, when you are given an antibiotic, you MUST finish the entire prescription to ensure that it is effective, even if you are feeling better and are symptom free. Nausea, cramping, and Diarrhea are unfortunate side effects of both; especially common with Flagyl. I would say that you have already endured 8 days of antibiotics, another 2 days don't compare to having to start you off on antibiotics again because you didn't finish this round, know what I mean?
Make sure you take your pills with PLENTY of water, and continue to drink water throughout the day. If it helps, have a snack with your meds as well.
Please keep us posted. We hope you feel better soon!
April 11, 2010 - 12:16pmThis Comment
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