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Are there any alternitives to flagyl and vancomycin for c. diff? i've had it! feeling nauseated, bloated, dark urine, chest pain, & diarrhea is back.

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Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Not really: Might consider probiotics. Discuss with your doctor.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Yes: An alternative is fecal transplantation. Fda approval is required currently but likely a gastroenterologist or infectious disease specialist in your area may be able to help with this.

Answered 2/2/2016

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

See your MD : Fidaxomicin/ Dificid (fidaxomicin) is an effective but very expensive alternative treatment. Dark urine and chest pain which you list as symptoms are not signs of c. Difficile diarrhea and can indicate a serious problem. See your doctor immediately.

Answered 6/25/2014

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