Flagyl

Flaygl is the common trade name of a drug called Metronidazole. It is suggested for several conditions but is often used as the drug for those suffering their first mild to moderate attack of c difficile.

Less than 1% of patients are thought to suffer adverse side effects from a course of treatment but these might include: nausea, diarrhea, and/or metallic taste in the mouth. Rare adverse effects include: hypersensitivity reactions – rash, itch, flushing, fever, headache, dizziness, vomiting, glossitis, stomatitis, dark urine, and/or paraesthesia.

Long term treatment has been questioned because of cancer concerns and for that reason the drug is not allowed for vetinary use in food animals.

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