Can flagyl cause a flare?

[nogutsnoglory]

I'm on flagyl now for an abscess and my lower right quadrant is now hurting me really bad.

I know cipro and flagyl are used for Crohn's but can they also aggravate the condition?

 

[lizbeth]

I wouldn't know for sure but as they are both antibiotics which could disrupt the balance in the gut I would suspect that they potentially could a aggravate things. A doctor I am not so best to wait for a second opinion.

 

[afidz]

looked it up, looks like some of the side effects are flare-like.
here is the link
http://www.drugs.com/sfx/flagyl-side-effects.html

 

[nogutsnoglory]

The thing is it's used specifically for Crohn's in many cases. I feel like the listed side effects of every drug could sound like a flare.

 

[CrohnsChicago]

you asked if they could aggravate. Yes, it is possible that antibiotics can aggravate some people and like both afidz & lizbeth said, symptoms can also mimic a flare. In addition overuse of antibiotics can disrupt the balance in your gut and some believe that overuse of antibiotics may have been a huge contributing factor in their crohn's developing however I'm not sure what studies have been done on that thus far, if any.

This is honestly one of those questions I think depends on one's specific condition thus should be discussed in depth with your doctor.

 

[afidz]

I'm not sure its specifically for Crohns

 

[CrohnsChicago]

neither one is specifically for crohn's. I have taken flagyl for feminine issues in the past. I have also taken it for crohn's in the past when we suspected there was an underlying bacterial infection while I was mid-flare. it's for bacterial infections in general. A different version of amoxicillin. http://www.drugs.com/flagyl.html

cipro is also used for bacterial infections in general
http://www.drugs.com/cipro.html

 

[PsychoJane]

I find Flagyl pretty harsh on the digestive system. Anytime I take it I get nausea and even pancreatitis like effect that sometimes show in blood work, sometimes it's only dull ache. As everyone specified, they can have similar side effects and well, I know that for myself they go away with withdrawal. Metronidazole is actually supposed to have an anti-inflammatory properties so I doubt it would "cause" a flare but side-effects may really make you feel like you are in a worst condition during the treatment than how you were prior.

 

[sAiyAnstAr]

Hi there, I have been told by many doctors and specialists that the best antibiotic to treat an infection in my perianal abscess is Flagyl. It is the most effective and works the fastest. Only problem is, I am allergic to it!! I can take a stat dose, but cannot take multiple doses because my joints start hurting, and even start swelling. The doctors don't understand how this happens, and every time I'm in hospital the nurses ask me the same questions (name, d.o.b, allergies). When I say Flagyl the ask "why?" and I say it gives me joint pain and joint inflammation.

All the doctors I have seen give me the same puzzled look. They have never heard of this before. But it has been proven in me more than once. I've taken it via IV and via tablets, and each time it has caused extreme joint pain. When I was on it for an extended period of time, my right kneecap expanded to the size of a mini basketball and I couldn't walk on it for days. It actually prolonged my hospital stay by a week and I had to be on crutches for over a month as I couldn't walk on my right leg.

That's been my experience with Flagyl.