Question 1

had diverticulitis for 2.5 weeks. finally went to urgent care. on metronidazole and cipro but dr didnt tell me to be on a liquid diet until i discovered that today. on antibiotics for 3 days and symptoms havent eased up much. how long till relief?

Accepted Answer

: Improvement with antibiotics takes several days. Your diet probably is not having any influence on this. Keep taking the antibiotics. If you're having severe pain or fever, check back now with the doctor treating you. Also check in if not significantly improved after 7 days treatment. Good luck.

Question 2

can i take metronidazole & weed?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It's better than taking Metronidazole and alcohol.

Question 3

can i take 4 500mg of metronidazole in 1day?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It will make u miserable. Talk to the prescriber for other options.

Question 4

if i'm resistant to metronidazole am i also resistant to secnidazole?

Accepted Answer

Hopefully not: Secnidazole is  a newer anti parasitic drug that has been shown to be effective in conditions commonly treated with Metronidazole. That is expected to work for you in case you failed Metronidazole therapy.

Question 5

can metronidazole cure ureaplasm?

Accepted Answer

No it won't: First, Ureaplasma is a normal bacteria in the genital tract. A positive test result does not need treatment, especially in women with symptoms like unexplained vaginal discharge. Second, the answer to your question is no:  metronidazole is used to treat bacterial vaginosis or trichomonas, and has no effect on Ureplasma. Discuss w/ your doctor. Good luck!

Question 6

can you prescribe me metronidazole ?

Accepted Answer

: State medical boards require a physician to have an established relationship, a retrievable patient record, recent history &amp; physical with vital signs to prescribe any medication. Failure to comply can result in loss or restriction of their license. If you need medications you need to contact your doc or see one.

Question 7

metronidazole (flagyl) side effects?

Accepted Answer

Several: Gi distress is most common with nausea and metallic taste in mouth.  Allergic reactions occur, and a disulfuram effect when alcohol is ingested while on Metronidazole is reported.  You should not drink alcohol within 48 hours of being on this medication.

Question 8

does metronidazole affect nuvaring ?

Accepted Answer

Metronidazole: Metronidazole (Flagyl) does not affect Nuvaring with regard to birth control.  Nuvaring has both a progesterone and an estrogen component, and the hormones are absorbed through the vaginal mucus layer into the blood stream.

Question 9

can metronidazole help me to concive?

Accepted Answer

Metronidazole: Metronidazole is an anti-protozoal drug. It will in no way help you with conceiving pregnancy.

Question 10

metronidazole pills and gel the same ?

Accepted Answer

Both: They both have the same medication---they are just in a different preparation.

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Had diverticulitis for 2.5 weeks. finally went to urgent care. on metronidazole and cipro but dr didnt tell me to be on a liquid diet until i discovered that today. on antibiotics for 3 days and symptoms havent eased up much. how long till relief?

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Can i take metronidazole & weed?

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Can i take 4 500mg of metronidazole in 1day?

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If i'm resistant to metronidazole am i also resistant to secnidazole?

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Can metronidazole cure ureaplasm?

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Can you prescribe me metronidazole ?

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Metronidazole (flagyl) side effects?

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Does metronidazole affect nuvaring ?

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Can metronidazole help me to concive?

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Metronidazole pills and gel the same ?

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