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Skin Rashes In Armpits. Taking Flagyl. Have Intestinal Infection. Medication?

Sir, I am 35 year old male ; yesterday onwards I am suffering with skin rashes at armpits and also behind my neck, 10th afternoon onwards I am taking an antibiotic – Flagyl -400 (400mg metronidazole ), three times a day, against intestinal infection (Parasites) . I s there any chance of getting such rashes due to the medication? I have no other health problems.
Mon, 11 Mar 2013
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I am Dr. Prasad Akole (Critical Care Expert- http://bit.ly/Dr-Prasad-Akole) and am glad to address to your query here.


Drug rashes due to allergy can occur due to any drug as they are foreign proteins.
Is the rash itchy? Raised weals?
Have you previously taken any metronidazole or that category of medicines?
Which parasitic infestation do you have?
Be watchful for breathlessness, itchiness, giddiness…. Signs of an allergy.
If there is rapid worsening, stop the drug and seek medical attention.



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Thank you and Good luck!
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Skin Rashes In Armpits. Taking Flagyl. Have Intestinal Infection. Medication?

I am Dr. Prasad Akole (Critical Care Expert- http://bit.ly/Dr-Prasad-Akole) and am glad to address to your query here. Drug rashes due to allergy can occur due to any drug as they are foreign proteins. Is the rash itchy? Raised weals? Have you previously taken any metronidazole or that category of medicines? Which parasitic infestation do you have? Be watchful for breathlessness, itchiness, giddiness…. Signs of an allergy. If there is rapid worsening, stop the drug and seek medical attention. I hope you are fully satisfied with the guidance I gave. I would be glad to answer any further queries. Please ask for any clarifications before closing and rating this answer. Thank you and Good luck!