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Took flagyl for tummy bug 500mg tid. i just took my last dose last night at 3a. woke up this morning with loose stool. i know flagyl does that sometimes. when should i start taking mylanta and start my florastore?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Metronidazole: You can take Mylanta or Florastor while using metronidazole and can restart them whenever you wish.

Answered 12/1/2020

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A member asked:

Took flagyl for tummy bug 500mg tid. i just took my last dose last night at 3a. woke up this morning with loose stool. i know flagyl does that sometimes. when should i start taking mylanta and start my florastore?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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