Guest guest Posted August 9, 2001 Report Share Posted August 9, 2001 > In a message dated 8/9/01 11:27:21 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > fahrout@e... writes: > > > > Is Flagyl even safe? > > > > I ask because I remember reading somewhere that it was only prescribed for > > the hardiest of STDs > > Lol, my dog was prescribed Flagyl as a puppy for Giardia which is found in > the intestines. I would hate to think my five month old Rottweiler puppy had > an STD. :oP > Robin; I'm confused. If Flagyl is prescribed for patients with STD's, does this mean that STD's cause gas? naive but interested, gobo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2001 Report Share Posted August 10, 2001 At 5:15 AM +0000 8/10/01, gobo wrote: >...> >Robin; >I'm confused. If Flagyl is prescribed for patients with STD's, >does this mean that STD's cause gas? Stinko Tummy Disorders cause gas. Sexually Transmitted Diseases leave one aghast. Take your pick. --Steve > >naive but interested, >gobo > Antibacterials work against all kinds of bacteria in your body, wherever it may be. That is why, sometimes, after taking an antibiotic, some women get yeast infections around their genitals--the antibiotic has also killed off the good bacteria in those places as well as the target bacteria. And, Flagyl will probably also kill off the good bacteria in your gut, so it is important that you take mixed Acidophilus cultures, and, if possible as live cultures in yogurt. Best, Steve -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2001 Report Share Posted August 10, 2001 At 5:15 AM +0000 8/10/01, gobo wrote: >...> >Robin; >I'm confused. If Flagyl is prescribed for patients with STD's, >does this mean that STD's cause gas? Stinko Tummy Disorders cause gas. Sexually Transmitted Diseases leave one aghast. Take your pick. --Steve > >naive but interested, >gobo > Antibacterials work against all kinds of bacteria in your body, wherever it may be. That is why, sometimes, after taking an antibiotic, some women get yeast infections around their genitals--the antibiotic has also killed off the good bacteria in those places as well as the target bacteria. And, Flagyl will probably also kill off the good bacteria in your gut, so it is important that you take mixed Acidophilus cultures, and, if possible as live cultures in yogurt. Best, Steve -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2001 Report Share Posted August 12, 2001 In a message dated 8/12/01 2:45:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time, -Ernie@... writes: > Okay, I must ask....what is STD????? > > Sexually transmitted disease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2001 Report Share Posted August 12, 2001 Sexually Tranmitted Disease, this is one the things flagyl is used for. Doesn't mean that your diarhea is from an STD> Pami > Okay, I must ask....what is STD????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2001 Report Share Posted August 12, 2001 Sexually Tranmitted Disease, this is one the things flagyl is used for. Doesn't mean that your diarhea is from an STD> Pami > Okay, I must ask....what is STD????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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