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Enter medications to view a detailed interaction report using our Drug Interaction Checker. Popular FAQCan Flagyl be used to treat diarrhea? In some cases, Flagyl (metronidazole) might be used to treat certain types of infections due to bacteria or protozoa (parasites) that include diarrhea as a symptom. It is not used to treat most cases of acute diarrhea (viral gastroenteritis or food poisoning), which are usually self-limiting and do not typically need treatment with an antibiotic. Do not use Flagyl to treat diarrhea unless a doctor has specifically prescribed it for this use. Continue readingDoes Flagyl treat UTI infections? The preferred oral treatments for uncomplicated UTI infections (acute cystitis) are: nitrofurantoin (Furadantin, Macrobid, Macrodantin); fosfomycin (Monurol); and sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (Bactrim DS, Septra DS). Continue readingWhat can I do about the metallic taste of Flagyl? Metronidazole (brand: Flagyl) can leave a bitter, metallic taste in your mouth. This is a well-known side effect. For many, the bad taste lasts throughout treatment, too, not just when you're swallowing the medicine. There are ways to help mask this taste with certain foods. Continue readingDoes Flagyl make your urine dark? Yes, Flagyl (generic name: metronidazole) can change your urine to a dark or reddish-brown color during treatment, but this is not dangerous. Continue readingDoes Flagyl cause diarrhea? Flagyl is well-known for causing diarrhea, as well as other stomach side effects like nausea, heartburn and stomach pain. Diarrhea is common and occurs in about 1% to 10% of patients. Flagyl may also cause an unpleasant metallic taste during therapy which can lead to nausea and a decreased appetite. Continue readingWhat happens if you drink alcohol with metronidazole? Drinking alcohol while taking metronidazole is not recommended because the combination of metronidazole and alcohol can cause a reaction (often referred to as a disulfiram-like reaction) in some people. Symptoms may include flushing, headaches, nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps. There has been one reported death associated with this reaction. The product information and health professionals recommend not to drink alcohol during metronidazole treatment and for 3 days after finishing the course. Continue readingHow long does it take for metronidazole to work? Metronidazole starts to work 1 to 2 hours after you take it, because it is quickly absorbed, and it reaches its maximum concentration after 20 minutes to 3 hours. But it may take a couple of days before you start to feel better or notice an improvement in
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