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What Causes Nausea And Vomiting After Taking Metronidazole And Levaquin?
I am taking Metronidazole 500 mg along with levaqin 750 mg due to a recent bout of diverticulitis. I am experiencing constant nausea, vomiting but very little as I cannot eat much due to it making me more sick to my stomach. I was prescribed reglan for the nausea but it does not seem to be working. Getting worried about dehydration. Trying to drink gator aide a little at a time but can t keep it down. What should I do?
Thu, 22 Nov 2018
Hello,
Nausea and vomiting are common side effects of metronidazole and ciprofloxacin and as you are taking both the medicines you have been experiencing constant nausea and vomiting.
Instead of advising Reglan I would have prescribed a centrally acting antiemetic such as ondansetron which will be effective in your case.
Please talk to your doctor for a prescription of ondansetron.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Prabhash Verma, General & Family Physician
Nausea and vomiting are common side effects of metronidazole and ciprofloxacin and as you are taking both the medicines you have been experiencing constant nausea and vomiting.
Instead of advising Reglan I would have prescribed a centrally acting antiemetic such as ondansetron which will be effective in your case.
Please talk to your doctor for a prescription of ondansetron.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Prabhash Verma, General & Family Physician
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