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A member asked:

I have amebasis , i don't want use flagyl or tinidazol because of its carcinogens, what are the alternatives?

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Use what works: Not using the medications that we no works could lead to more severe infections. By not treating your amebiasis in a timely fashion your run the risk of complications from it and you may be spreading it to others. Non-oral (intra-luminal) medications can also be tried, but usually require both.

Answered 5/11/2018

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