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I was recently diagnosed with c. diff. colitis and have been treated with an antibiotic metronidazole. i felt good while on the antibiotics until i ran out, all my symptoms come back today and are gradually getting worse, what should i do?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Prescribing doc: Talk to your prescribing doc, who based on the specifics of your case may decide to prolong the metronidazole course or switch to a different antibiotic.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/15/2020

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A member asked:

I was recently diagnosed with c. diff. colitis and have been treated with an antibiotic metronidazole. i felt good while on the antibiotics until i ran out, all my symptoms come back today and are gradually getting worse, what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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