Metronidazole and probiotics

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Avatar f tn The reason that the other poster could have been cured by cipro is that she may have had a Mycoplasma and it may have been sensitive to ciprofloxacin. But the standard treatment for bv is either metronidazole or Clindamycin. So you can try the cipro and see if it clears up but if it doesn't then if can take clindamycin I would then take probiotics after. Cipro can treat a lot of UTI's but not all. It depends on the bacteria that is causing the infection and how resistant it is.
Avatar f tn My antibiotics are docycline and metronidazole. Can i take probiotics with them?
Avatar f tn Alternatively, probiotics have been proposed as adjuvants to antibiotic therapy [[meaning, using probiotics following the use of antibiotics]]. Several combinations of metronidazole, clindamycin or tinidazole with lactobacilli probiotic preparations have displayed promising results in BV treatment since they have been associated with high cure rates, low recurrence or quick re-establishment of an healthy vaginal microflora (Marcone et al., 2010; Bodean et al., 2013; Recine et al., 2016).
7205189 tn?1447794738 Now having said that and speaking from my experiencing she is on Royal Canine Gastrointestinal food which is offered in puppy formula and probiotics. She still has times that she needs the Metronidazole and there is also another pill that can be given every 4 hours until stool is firm (unfortunately I don't have the name right off hand but your vet should know).
Avatar n tn I was rushed to the emergency room and had CT scans, abdominal XRays, and stool samples taken. I was diagnosed with C. diff. After my second hospital stay, I was sent home with Metronidazole 500MG tablets to take with food 3X a day. I am on my 8th day of taking this, and still have diarrhea with a loss of appetite. When will the diarrhea clear up? After the Flagyl treatment is completed? Should I be taking a probiotic supplement along with the Flagyl?
Avatar m tn ) Anyway, one of my dogs had a few episodes of intermittent vomiting and diarrhea for the past 5 days - her stool was jelly like and one had traces of blood, and her vomit is usually gloopy and yellowish and at one time, had a tinge of pink / red specks in it, and recently it appeared foamy.
Avatar f tn I have Recurrent bacterial vaginosis for 15 years and tried different treatments (metronidazole, boric acid, probiotics, apple cider, hydrogen peroxide, I have BV every single time after intercourse. I was in Mayo Clinic but they can not help me. Please advise me a GOOD DOCTOR. thank you!
Avatar m tn also a heads up..i'd buy some nice probiotics and go crazy on them during treatment (not taking them at the same time of course but hopefully the second you go off your antibiotic the good bacteria will move right in place of the c. difficile...
Avatar m tn I've had the same problem start 4-5 months ago, it came on very quickly after a bad cold with diarrhea and chills but cant say that was the cause, might have pick something up from cat. From my searches it seems most likely to be a very common parasite, 'Giardiasis' and is said to be treated with metronidazole but think I might try the probiotics like said above first to see if theres any change? If it is a parasite i wouldn't think the probiotics would knock it out?
Avatar n tn Been to the doctor again she said it is normal because it is a strong antibiotic (as i can not use penecilline, allergic to it) and told i had to use probiotics. I am taking probiotics now. I am really worried in case the antibiotics have caused a stomach ulcer. Is it possible?
Avatar n tn my husband had c-diff colitis on and off for the past 3 months, he was given vancomycin for 14 days then after 2 weeks it flare up again. He was given metronidazole for 7 days, but after 2 weeks the diarrhea starts again, what is the treatment for this? Is taken so much antibiotics good for him, it seems it kills the good bacteria. What can you tell me about this.
Avatar f tn I have Recurrent bacterial vaginosis (Gardnerella) for 15 years and tried different treatments (metronidazole, boric acid, probiotics, apple cider, hydrogen peroxide, I have BV every single time after intercourse. I was in Mayo Clinic but they can not help me. Please advise me a GOOD DOCTOR. thank you!
Avatar f tn She tested the discharge, determined that I had bacterial vaginosis and put me on metronidazole for 7 days, taking 1 pill every 12 hours. In this time frame, my period also came within 2 days of starting taking the pill. Once my period was over, I still had 2 days worth of the pill left. But, this is when the irritation got worse. I had a discharge of something light yellow and chunks. The skin on my vulva was extremely raw to the point where it was tearing and ripping.
Avatar f tn I have for Bacterial Vaginosis (Gardinella) for 15 years almost every single month after intercourse? I take metronidazole every month, but after sex BV comes back again and again. And doctors don't know how to help me.PLEASE ASVISE ME a DOCTOR who can treat recurrent BV! Thank you !!!
1364835 tn?1278606642 Probiotics can be taken with anything. It is not really a medicine . It is only good bacteria like eating yogurt. The probiotics will cause some gas for a while until you get used to them. Did your dr precibe the fluconazole pills? These can be taken with probiotics also. Your dr would need to determine dosage but the nystatin is easier on your system so this is the one I would try first.
Avatar n tn I kept thinking it was from the flagyl so i continued the probiotics up until february and then it dawned on me that it was probably just from taking the probiotics. I stopped those and once in a while I have a normal stool but the stool is still very soft usually and quite smelly. Also, I have to have a bowel movement almost right after I wake up in the morning. Last year, and before this, my bowel movements were normal and right after eating lunch.
Avatar f tn Studies have shown that antibiotics (usually metronidazole or clindamycin) plus after that is done take probiotics once a week for 6 months and it may not recur. Without the probiotics there is often recurrence. You can buy probiotics with various live bacteria such as bifidobacteria, lactobacillus and so forth at about 10 billion copies. Places like Costco and so forth have them or online. Your doctor will need to examine you to be sure it is BV.
Avatar n tn Also, whenever you start then stop any antibiotic, you are upsetting your gut flora - which will only slow down your healing, as this is how C Diff thrives. Call your doc and soon, and www.cdiffsupport.com has a wealth of information and studies that both you and your doctor may find helpful. Feel better soon - but truly, call your doctor.
Avatar f tn This is not always directly related to sex, although it is common for me to have worse symptoms after intercourse. I talked to my gyno about it, and she recommended daily OTC probiotics which I have been taking for a couple of weeks now, antibiotics work but i only get temporary relief. I was wondering if anyone else has/had frequent bv infections like I do and what you do to prevent them.
681148 tn?1437661591 t use this brand, they were talking about Culterelle and one other kind that you can buy most places. Regardless of which probiotics brand you get for yourself or for your pets, buy it from a refrigerated section and not off of a shelf where it isn't refrigerated. You get more benefit from it, since refrigeration extends the lifespan of the product. It is a live product after all.
Avatar f tn So I had the same issue turns out it was bv and a yeast infection. .... they gave me metronidazole and it worked. Had to yes that because I'm allergic to vaginal cream. After taking your meds give yourself an extra week before sex activities and you should be fine..
Avatar n tn No burning just feeling of very full bladder and a lot of pressure and frequent urination. I was taking probiotics, cranberry pills and colodal silver and it seemed to be getting better. But after a few days came back and I also started having yellow discharge. So I saw the doctor and he diagnosed me with bacterial vaginosis even though my discharge has no odor.
Avatar f tn I just finished another round of doxycycline have been taking rephresh probiotics drinking kefir and inserting plain dannon yogurt. I still have fishy smelling discharge and burning. I'm supposed to spend a weekend with a guy I've been wanting to be intimate with for a while now and I can't tell him bc we aren't in a relationship where I feel comfortable exposing that much.
Avatar m tn I'm not sure why, but lately my penis has been having a fishy odor. I am not sexually active, I'm 19 years old, and I clean it regularly. I shower every day and make sure it is well-washed with soap and water, but it still smells that way after cleaning. There is no rash or irritation at all. It is not semen or pre-ejaculatory fluid related. It always smells this way for the past week now.
Avatar m tn i have been given Gynazole (sp), miconazole, metronidazole, flagyl, fluconazole, and have also tried tioconazole, to no avail. So I stopped going to doctors for it. But now I want to get an IUD, and I am wondering if the IUD can be inserted during the presence of a yeast infection? I know certain infections are contraindications, but are yeast infections? I don't think they can spread to the cervix/uterus.