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Diarrhea is back. started with clindamycim for teeth. took flagyl ( 200 4 ) 10 days and pepto. finished both 3 days ago. still on brat diet. what next?
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Rechecking: a LOT. Flagyl fails frequently. The newer DNA tests are probably better than the 50/50 detection rate of the old antigen tests, but CLOSTRIDIUM DIFICILE often comes back. Vancomycin is often the next step. cannot say in your particular case, but generally,
Answered 5/28/2015
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Stool assessment: If you have a secondary infection, you may need a different antibiotic. Eat lots of yogurt and take Probiotics. Try returning to your regular diet and monitor the outcome. Drink plenty of fluid and have your doctor assess your stool. All the best.
Answered 5/28/2015
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