Gastroenteritis

I have been on Breo for quite some time but was given a trial of Trelegy. Used for 6 days but had thick mucus in throat during night and heavy deep cough, back on Breo for 4 days then completed Trelegy for 8 days. The following day had bowel pain and mucus (diarrhea) for 3-4 days then constant fecal diarrhea. Put on Cipro & Metronidazole then off Cipro and on Amoxicillin-clav. Extreme pain & diarrhea during night, went to ER. Given IV meds and sent home with Diphenoxylate/atropine. At that point diagnosed with diverticulitis but no explanation how it was caused (I have had it but ALWAYS could determine what set it off). Finished all meds with no relief so put on Cholestyramine. Been on it for 8 days now and finally getting relief from constant diarrhea. This entire experience ha...

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I have Eosinaphilic Gastroenteritis and started slow on Medrol due to past experience with high dose Prednisone causing high blood pressure. After taking 4mg Medrol my BP was 149/99 within 12 hours. I am 33 very fit and work out regularly, I have no other health issues. Why would steroids cause such a drastic spike in BP? There aren't a lot of treatment options for my condition so I'm trying to figure out why this is happening. ## Hello, Mike! How are you? It's just due to the nature of how they work in the body, all steroids/hormones can cause blood pressure elevation. I've actually found that I had the least amount of issues with Prednisone, myself. However, 149/99 isn't really a drastic spike, that's only about mid-range. Have you consulted your doctor? You ma...

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I don't know ## Loperamide is an opioid drug effective against diarrhea resulting from gastroenteritis or inflammatory bowel disease. You can learn more by visiting the link below: Please post back if you have any other questions or concerns.

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My son & his longterm girlfriend has recently visited Egypt(December).Whilst there they both had a severe gastroenteritis & took OTC medicines as advised by the local chemist. She has since found out she is in early pregnancy. The medication they took was Streptoquin + ? Drotazide. Can these be detrimental in pregnancy?

an brad spectrum antibiotic ## Percin contains the active ingredient Prulifloxacin, it is a chemotherapeutic antibiotic. It is used to treat urinary tract infections and cases of gastroenteritis. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. Read more: Are there any comments or questions?

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Ondansetron

Ondansetron, sold under the brand name Zofran among others, is a medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or surgery.[4] It is also effective for treating gastroenteritis.[5][6] It can be given by mouth or by injection into a muscle or into a vein.[4] Common side effects include diarrhea, constipation, headache, sleepiness, and itchiness.[4] Serious side effe...

Ondansetron

Ondansetron, sold under the brand name Zofran among others, is a medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or surgery.[4] It is also effective for treating gastroenteritis.[5][6] It can be given by mouth or by injection into a muscle or into a vein.[4] Common side effects include diarrhea, constipation, headache, sleepiness, and itchiness.[4] Serious side effe...

Ondansetron

Ondansetron, sold under the brand name Zofran among others, is a medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or surgery.[4] It is also effective for treating gastroenteritis.[5][6] It can be given by mouth or by injection into a muscle or into a vein.[4] Common side effects include diarrhea, constipation, headache, sleepiness, and itchiness.[4] Serious side effe...

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Ondansetron, sold under the brand name Zofran among others, is a medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or surgery.[4] It is also effective for treating gastroenteritis.[5][6] It can be given by mouth or by injection into a muscle or into a vein.[4] Common side effects include diarrhea, constipation, headache, sleepiness, and itchiness.[4] Serious side effe...

Ondansetron

Ondansetron, sold under the brand name Zofran among others, is a medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or surgery.[4] It is also effective for treating gastroenteritis.[5][6] It can be given by mouth or by injection into a muscle or into a vein.[4] Common side effects include diarrhea, constipation, headache, sleepiness, and itchiness.[4] Serious side effe...

I took Cymbalta (generic given by pharmacy), Duloxetine, 60 mg for depression for about three years. December 2014, increased depression, psychopharmocologist raised to 90 mg. Within a month had severe gastroenteritis first time. Increased daily indigestion, bad taste in mouth, bitter, metallic,ongoing. Second time two weeks later. Went to primary care doctor. Abdominal exam ok. Blood work done and sent for abdominal ultrasound. And Gastroenterologist visit. Blood work fine. Ultrasound done and clear. Future testing planned. Had third gastroenteritis. Called psychopharmocologist when ruled out other causes. He agreed Cymbalta the problem. Was lowered to 60 mg. Now weekly episode of extreme nausea and vomiting. By the way, depression symptoms responded well. That's the good part. Yes...

light green oblong pill, scored & L2 imprint other side ## The oblong green pill in description is called Anti-diarrheal loperamide (2 mg). Loperamide is an opioid drug effective against diarrhea resulting from gastroenteritis or inflammatory bowel disease. You can learn more by visiting the link below: Please post back if you have any other questions or concerns about this medication.

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Ondansetron Hydrochloride

Ondansetron, sold under the brand name Zofran among others, is a medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or surgery.[4] It is also effective for treating gastroenteritis.[5][6] It can be given by mouth or by injection into a muscle or into a vein.[4] Common side effects include diarrhea, constipation, headache, sleepiness, and itchiness.[4] Serious side effe...

orange/brown capsule says Mutual 401 on side of capsule ## Based on the description provided, I located your pill to be Trimethobenzamide Hydrochloride (300 mg). It is an antiemetic used to prevent nausea and vomiting. It is often prescribed for patients with gastroenteritis, medication-induced nausea, and other illnesses. You can view a detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you.

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My husband became sepsis with sections of dead intestines, after using Viibyrd for 1 month. He died 9 days later. ## Hello, Jeanette! How are you? I am so very sorry for your loss. That's horrible! The FDA does list that this mediation can cause gastroenteritis, which is a type of intestinal infection, but it's usually self-limiting and goes away within a few weeks. Was he experiencing severe diarrhea at any point? Sepsis usually denotes a bacterial infection that has run rampant throughout the body. Did the doctors have any idea of what caused it? ## I have no words. My thoughts and prayers to you. I will immediately stop viibryd 20mg which I have taken 16 days with unimaginable stomach upset. ## I am okay, thank you. My husband remained rather subdued during the month and trie...

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Can anyone identify this gel cap? My wife thinks someone dropped it into her purse. ## Found a match; the brown and tan capsule in description is Loperamide hydrochloride (2 mg). Loperamide is an opioid drug effective against diarrhea resulting from gastroenteritis or inflammatory bowel disease. You can learn more by visiting the link below: Please post back if you have any other questions or concerns.

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Levofloxacin

Levofloxacin, sold under the brand name Levaquin among others, is an antibiotic medication.[3] It is used to treat a number of bacterial infections including acute bacterial sinusitis, pneumonia, H. pylori (in combination with other medications), urinary tract infections, chronic prostatitis, and some types of gastroenteritis.[3] Along with other antibiotics it may be used to treat tuberculosis, meningitis, or pelvic inflammatory disease.[3] Use...

Levofloxacin

Levofloxacin, sold under the brand name Levaquin among others, is an antibiotic medication.[3] It is used to treat a number of bacterial infections including acute bacterial sinusitis, pneumonia, H. pylori (in combination with other medications), urinary tract infections, chronic prostatitis, and some types of gastroenteritis.[3] Along with other antibiotics it may be used to treat tuberculosis, meningitis, or pelvic inflammatory disease.[3] Use...

Levofloxacin

Levofloxacin, sold under the brand name Levaquin among others, is an antibiotic medication.[3] It is used to treat a number of bacterial infections including acute bacterial sinusitis, pneumonia, H. pylori (in combination with other medications), urinary tract infections, chronic prostatitis, and some types of gastroenteritis.[3] Along with other antibiotics it may be used to treat tuberculosis, meningitis, or pelvic inflammatory disease.[3] Use...

Levofloxacin

Levofloxacin, sold under the brand name Levaquin among others, is an antibiotic medication.[3] It is used to treat a number of bacterial infections including acute bacterial sinusitis, pneumonia, H. pylori (in combination with other medications), urinary tract infections, chronic prostatitis, and some types of gastroenteritis.[3] Along with other antibiotics it may be used to treat tuberculosis, meningitis, or pelvic inflammatory disease.[3] Use...