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Can I Take Rifaximin Or Ciprofloxacin For Loose Fatty Stools, Stomach Cramps?

I'm 28 and currently travelling in South America. I have had loose fatty stools and stomach cramps for two weeks, taken antibacterials for a week to no benefit. Can I take rifamaximin, I am ellergic to penicillin, or is ciprofloxacin more affective.. I am passing stills around 10 times a day and feel groggy and lethargic, I'm consuming 2+ litres of water per day and taking vitamin sups
Mon, 16 Jan 2017
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Hi,

I noted the history of passing loose fatty stool 10 times in a day, stomach cramps, antibacterial did not help, feel groggy and lethargic, takes about 2 liters of water a day and vitamin suspension. Currently travelling in South America, wants to know whether to take Rifaxim or Ciprofloxacin is more effective.

Since you have taken antibacterials without any effects, I would think of reasons for the loose stools so frequently. I would advise you the following: Get the stool and blood tested. Start Ciproflxacin as it is more effective. Take a probiotic, activated charcoal tablets, and antispasmodics. Take Loperamide after every stool, maximum 6 per 24 hours and see the results. Change over or add on treatment as per the reports.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. T Chandrakant
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Can I Take Rifaximin Or Ciprofloxacin For Loose Fatty Stools, Stomach Cramps?

Hi, I noted the history of passing loose fatty stool 10 times in a day, stomach cramps, antibacterial did not help, feel groggy and lethargic, takes about 2 liters of water a day and vitamin suspension. Currently travelling in South America, wants to know whether to take Rifaxim or Ciprofloxacin is more effective. Since you have taken antibacterials without any effects, I would think of reasons for the loose stools so frequently. I would advise you the following: Get the stool and blood tested. Start Ciproflxacin as it is more effective. Take a probiotic, activated charcoal tablets, and antispasmodics. Take Loperamide after every stool, maximum 6 per 24 hours and see the results. Change over or add on treatment as per the reports. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T Chandrakant