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How Effective Is Flagyl While Suffering From Constipation?

Xifaxon was prescribed for my paraplegic son who is having terrible stomach turmoil. When we discovered the prescription cost 600 dollars a bottle, and we could not afford it, he then prescribed a substitute Flagyl Are these meds for someone with diarrhea? My son is so constipated its crazy. Help!
Fri, 18 Dec 2015
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both of the medication are used for infection of the alimentary tract, what exactly do you mean by stomach turmoil is not clear its pain colic,loose stools loose slimy stools please be specific and only then can we be of any help
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How Effective Is Flagyl While Suffering From Constipation?

dear friend both of the medication are used for infection of the alimentary tract, what exactly do you mean by stomach turmoil is not clear its pain colic,loose stools loose slimy stools please be specific and only then can we be of any help