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for posting like my last post here as BOLON...

Ok I went to my DR about 2 1/2 to 3 months ago complaining about being nauseated every time I ate, so he scheduled me to have an ultra sound, that showed not much but she was questioning my liver so she suggested a CT scan, well my DR did that one also, well it didn't show anything, we bantered back and forth until i wound up in the e.r. with massive abdominal pain, so he scheduled me to have a scope through my mouth, (cant remember the medical name for it) well..... that DR found an infection in my lower stomach and intestine so He prescribed Metronidazole, Tetracycline and Peptobismol tablets for me to take at the same time......

Well this is the side affects for Metronidazole and I had the following symptoms that are high lighted

Two serious adverse reactions reported in patients treated with Flagyl (metronidazole) have been convulsive seizures and peripheral neuropathy, the latter characterized mainly by numbness or paresthesia of an extremity. Since persistent peripheral neuropathy has been reported in some patients receiving prolonged administration of Flagyl, patients should be specifically warned about these reactions and should be told to stop the drug and report immediately to their physicians if any neu-rologic symptoms occur.

The most common adverse reactions reported have been referable to the gastrointestinal tract, particularly nausea reported by about 12% of patients, sometimes accompanied by headache, anorexia, and occasionally vomiting; diarrhea; epi-gastric distress; and abdominal cramping. Constipation has also been reported.

The following reactions have also been reported during treatment with Flagyl (metronidazole):

Mouth: A sharp, unpleasant metallic taste is not unusual. Furry tongue, glossitis, and sto-matitis have occurred; these may be associated with a sudden overgrowth of Candida which may occur during therapy.

Hematopoietic: Reversible neutropenia (leuko-penia); rarely, reversible thrombocytopenia.

Cardiovascular: Flattening of the T-wave may be seen in electrocardiographic tracings.

Central Nervous System: Convulsive seizures, peripheral neuropathy, dizziness, vertigo, incoordination, ataxia, confusion, irritability, depression, weakness, and insomnia.

Hypersensitivity:

Renal: Dysuria, cystitis, polyuria, incontinence, and a sense of pelvic pressure. Instances of darkened urine have been reported by approximately one patient in 100,000. Although the pigment which is probably responsible for this phenomenon has not been positively identified, it is almost certainly a metabolite of metronidazole and seems to have no clinical significance.

Other: Proliferation of Candida in the v****a, dyspareunia, decrease of libido, proctitis, and fleeting joint pains sometimes resembling &ldquoserum sickness.” If patients receiving Flagyl drink alcoholic beverages, they may experience abdominal distress, nausea, vomiting, flushing, or headache. A modification of the taste of alcoholic beverages has also been reported. Rare cases of pan-creatitis, which generally abated on withdrawal of the drug, have been reported.

Crohn's disease patients are known to have an increased incidence of gastrointestinal and certain extraintestinal cancers. There have been some reports in the medical literature of breast and colon cancer in Crohn's disease patients who have been treated with metronidazole at high doses for extended periods of time. A cause and effect relationship has not been established. Crohn's disease is not an approved indication for Flagyl.
DRUG INTERACTIONS

Metronidazole has been reported to potentiate the anticoagulant effect of warfarin and other oral coumarin anticoagulants, resulting in a prolongation of prothrombin time. This possible drug interaction should be considered when Flagyl (metronidazole) is prescribed for patients on this type of anticoagulant therapy.

The simultaneous administration of drugs that induce microsomal liver enzymes, such as phe-nytoin or phenobarbital, may accelerate the elimination of metronidazole, resulting in reduced plasma levels; impaired clearance of phenytoin has also been reported.

The simultaneous administration of drugs that decrease microsomal liver enzyme activity, such as cimetidine, may prolong the half-life and decrease plasma clearance of metronidazole. In patients stabilized on relatively high doses of lithium, short-term Flagyl therapy has been associated with elevation of serum lithium and, in a few cases, signs of lithium toxicity. Serum lithium and serum cre-atinine levels should be obtained several days after beginning metronidazole to detect any increase that may precede clinical symptoms of lithium intoxication.

Alcoholic beverages should not be consumed during Flagyl therapy and for at least one day afterward because abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, headaches, and flushing may occur.

Psychotic reactions have been reported in alcoholic patients who are using metronidazole and disulfiram concurrently. Metronidazole should not be given to patients who have taken disulfiram within the last two weeks.
Drug/Laboratory test interactions

and these are for the tetracycline..


Common tetracycline side effects may include stomach cramps, diarrhea, skin reactions to sunlight, and fever. There are also some side effects of tetracycline that can indicate something serious. A few of these serious side effects include blurred vision, unusual headaches, and watery diarrhea. Some side effects with tetracycline that occur rarely (in less than 1 percent of people) include allergic reactions, hair loss, and irritation of the esophagus.


sweatdrop sweatdrop sweatdrop sorry about the long post. At this point in time im not sure if I was able to take enough of the antibiotic's to get rid of the infection, I hope so..I am still having problem's in the lower stomach/gall bladder area... I will keep you all informed

All of these:

headache, anorexia, and occasionally vomiting; diarrhea; epi-gastric distress; and abdominal cramping. A sharp, unpleasant metallic taste is not unusual. Furry tongue. Confusion, irritability, depression, weakness. Instances of darkened urine have been reported by approximately one patient in 100,000. Although the pigment which is probably responsible for this phenomenon has not been positively identified, it is almost certainly a metabolite of metronidazole and seems to have no clinical significance.

Common tetracycline side effects may include stomach cramps

I still can't stand having my clothes touch my stomach area and im still in some pain.. so all the problems haven't been resolved yet.

A gem is not polished without rubbing,

nor a man perfected without trials.

You can check it your self... I'm trying to make a naruto profile and I can get it right.

yeah i have to work... but I stopped taking the antibiotic's last weekend, so Im feeling good enough to work.

that's a good thing...

thanksgiving...mmmm.... turkey.