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Just wondering about the length/dose that people have been on flagyl and what kind of side effects can come to arise long term? Cancer or any other major side effects?
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Watch for peripheral (sp) neuropathy.... pain and tingling in the extremities.
Cancer... not likely.
I took it off and on for 4 yrs.
the BIG side effect for me was DEPRESSION... keep an eye on that!
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Yes, Lymetoo is correct, FLagyl can cause tingling/numbness in some cases, so do not assume that is a herx and notify your doctor.
I was on Flagyl for 2 months straight and then on a pulse of 4 days on 3 days off for many months.
Make sure you get your liver enzymes checked.
Flagyl, for me was one of the best meds I ever did and it was key in getting me well again. Make sure you take the full dose, and do not under treat.
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I have been on Flagyl before and was concerned about the future risk of Cancer, I have found some studies where Lab mice developed Cancer for long term high dose...
Thank you for your input!
P.S. I can handle the tingling/numbness as I already have/had it all the time anyway...
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I consistently get neuropathic symptoms at 1500 mg total flagyl dose. So I now take 250 mg 3x / day for 2 days only. I would like to work it into my antibiotic rotation as often as possible as flagyl (and bactrim) gave me my brain and memory function back big time. I am pursuing Babs,Bart,and Bb so I can not squeeze in the flagyl as often as I would like. Currently taking zith 250 mg daily, bactim ds 2X/day every day. Artemisinin fri,sat,sun. Doxy 200 mg 2X/day monday thru thursday. There do not seem to be enough days in the week right now.
Beachinit.
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it seems doctors prescribe different amounts. my doc said 250 twice a day for two weeks, then off two weeks.
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Can it really cause permanent damage to your nerves? Thanks everyone for the replies!
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quote:Originally posted by Beachinit: I consistently get neuropathic symptoms at 1500 mg total flagyl dose. So I now take 250 mg 3x / day for 2 days only. I would like to work it into my antibiotic rotation as often as possible as flagyl (and bactrim) gave me my brain and memory function back big time. I am pursuing Babs,Bart,and Bb so I can not squeeze in the flagyl as often as I would like. Currently taking zith 250 mg daily, bactim ds 2X/day every day. Artemisinin fri,sat,sun. Doxy 200 mg 2X/day monday thru thursday. There do not seem to be enough days in the week right now.
Beachinit.
Flagyl and Tinidazole definitely give me my brain back too (along with yeast infections). I get a heavy head and mildly retarded until I add one of them.
I've been on and off Tini/Flagyl for almost two years...mostly at 1500mgs/day. I don't want to get cancer either but just can't function without the stuff.
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This is actually the SUP that cured me of a full year of yeast! I am talking bad yeast, all the gross symptoms accompanied by vomiting/thrush etc... It is called Phytostan and I am sure you could buy it for any health food store!
Hey Andy. If you're the Andy from Sooke (or Metchosin maybe?) I talked to you on the phone a while ago. Been going almost 2 years now, Dr. R had been helpful but his philosophy of being 80% and never curing doesn't work for me. I will be cured. I have been my own LLMD for a while and seeing Dr. J in DC next.
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Sorry Lyme memory is jogging me at the moment! Yes I am the Andy from sooke... OHHH is this Miguel?
You feel that way about Dr. R? What happened to make you think that way? Did he just stop treatment to soon for you?
Good luck with Dr. J... What is it that you feel that he will do different for you?
Thanks,
Andy
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I know someone who got PERMANENT neuropathy from Flagyl, and it's VERY painful many years later, so be careful. He's on around the clock narcotics for the pain now.
The cyst busters are essential, I think, but you have to be vigilant.
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migs - I tried to PM you, but your mailbox is full.
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Thanks Rum girl, that is good to know! I don't think I will be taking flagyl anymore, the grapefruit seed extract seems to be working well!
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