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Posted by johnnyb (Member # 7645) on :
 
Hi, everybody.

Can the flagyl experts give me some input here? I know you can't drink any alcohol when you take it, but I really know nothing else.

Do I need to avoid anything else when taking it?

Any warning signs to watch out for?

[ 01. August 2008, 12:44 PM: Message edited by: johnnyb ]
 

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Posted by lymeinhell (Member # 4622) on :
 
Hey JB

It could possibly 'stir things up' in your gi tract at first, especially if you have a yeast issue. But it does pass after a few days (5ish I think). Also gets into your head pretty well - crosses BBB. I recall dreaming for the 1st time in years - really vivid dreams.

The one thing to watch out for is nerve pain (neuropathy?) - particularly in the legs/feet. I never had it but know others who have.

Although you may hear lots of Flagyl bashing, I have ALWAYS said that I felt better for being on Flagyl.
 

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Posted by sutherngrl (Member # 16270) on :
 
I started out on Flagyl and Zith. Caused upset stomach especially after a week or two. Also herxed a great deal. Do not even use mouthwash with alcohol in it. It will make you very sick.
 

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Posted by CherylSue (Member # 13077) on :
 
I just started Flagyl. Started out 1/8 pill for two days, today I took 1/4 pill. Very tired.

Is it worth it?

Would welcome more experiences.

Thanks,
CherylSue
 

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Posted by Geneal (Member # 10375) on :
 
Flagyl can easily cause a yeast overgrowth.

Also remember the "headache from heck" feeling with someone stabbing me from inside my head.

Start slow. Ramp up slowly.

Hugs,

Geneal
 

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Posted by CherylSue (Member # 13077) on :
 
I'm taking a generic brand from TEVA. Is there any difference?

Thanks,
CherylSue
 

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Posted by InADaze (Member # 7711) on :
 
How you react to Flagyl can be very different from what others experience.

I was on Flagyl for maybe 6-8 weeks. During that time, I developed a problem with my hands, dropping things, buzzing, and finger pains.

I don't know if it was the Flagyl, but it is suspicious. I discontinued the medication, and now (4 months later), I continue to have problems with my hands.

I continue to drop things, have trouble with fine manipulation, and get burning/buzzing painds in my hand and trembling after using them for a few minutes (like loading the dishwasher).

My advice to you is to monitor any new symptoms, because there is a very real (though definitely uncommon) risk of permanent neuropathy.

Don't mean to scare you. Just wanted to share my experience.
 

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Posted by Ann in CA (Member # 97) on :
 
Flagyl was the most effective, but also the most difficult abx I was on. Stayed with it (and zithromax I think) for almost one year, but by the time I got off, although most of the lyme symptoms were gone, I had yeast problems, black tongue, depession and total loss of appetite due to the yucky feeling.

So I would definitely take a really strong acidophilus, lots of it, while on Flagyl. I did not know about Theralac back then, and think it would have made a big difference.

Good luck. It really worked wonders...but was a real bother to live with. I was too I am sure, when I was on it!

Best wishes.

Ann
 

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Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
 

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Originally posted by InADaze:


I was on Flagyl for maybe 6-8 weeks. During that time, I developed a problem with my hands, dropping things, buzzing, and finger pains.

I don't know if it was the Flagyl, but it is suspicious. I discontinued the medication, and now (4 months later), I continue to have problems with my hands.

I continue to drop things, have trouble with fine manipulation, and get burning/buzzing painds in my hand and trembling after using them for a few minutes (like loading the dishwasher).

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