[pct-l] anti-protozoals

[Kristin Hamann]

I believe Dr. Google is mistaken here (see FDA label below).  Ciprofloxacin
is not labeled for giardiasis and is probably not very effective against it
or the other common causes of diarrhea.  It may be prescribed in cases of
diarrhea if your doctor suspects "traveler's diarrhea" such as Shigella,
Salmonella, E.coli, or Campylobacter.  Side effects include diarrhea,
nausea, and in rare cases ruptured tendon, photosensitization (increased
risk of sunburn), and nerve damage.  Inappropriate use of this class of
antibiotics also promotes antibiotic resistance.  I personally would not
self-medicate with this; use only under doctor's orders.

**Disclaimer: I am a veterinarian with a PhD in Basic Medical Sciences.  I
am not an MD and cannot legally diagnose or treat people.**

Dr. k

http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/EmergencyPreparedness/BioterrorismandDrugPreparedness/UCM130802.pdf

On Wed, Mar 13, 2013 at 7:40 AM, <lilacs007 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Yes-
>
> www.globalrph.com/antibiotic/gastroenteritis.htm
>
> I was reading up and fortunately the  Giardiasis cysts are so big a
> typical filter catches them easily.
>
> If you don't have insurance try a "minute clinic" at CVS/Walgreens. They
> have prices online. I paid with insurance but the total cost they submitted
> was $79 (and I had a kidney infection, so may be less)
>
> I'm confused though I thought the reason for some super bugs and
> resistance is due to over prescribing of antibiotics and people not taking
> the whole dose.
>
> Not a doc either.. Also future med student and crazy know it all (I read
> way too many case studies!)
> Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: surferskir at aol.com
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> Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:37:37
> To: <brick at brickrobbins.com>; <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] anti-protozoals
>
>
> Does Cipro (Ciprofloxacin) work on Gastroenteritis?
>
> --Dennis--
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brick Robbins <brick at brickrobbins.com>
> To: pct-l <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Sent: Mon, Mar 11, 2013 4:18 pm
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] anti-protozoals
>
>
> On Mon, Mar 11, 2013 at 12:47 PM, Dan Jacobs <youroldpaldan at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > Why the emphasis on Tinidazole? They both are used for Giardiasis.
> > Side effects differences?
>
> You only need one dose of Tinidazole, and you need 5 days of Flagyl.
> The side effects of Tinidazole are way less.
>
> BTW, DO NOT drink alcohol with either of these drugs........Ever, not
> even a little bit
>
> Also, if you are self diagnosing, intestinal parasites usually sneak
> up on you slowly over several days. If you find yourself suddenly,
> violently ill, then you don't have Giardiasis or Crypto, you probably
> have Bacterial or  Viral Gastroenteritis, and these antibiotics won't
> help you.
>
> Yeah, I know, don't self diagnose, see a doctor, blah, blah, blah. It
> is hard to find a clinic in the High Sierra, and self diagnosis may be
> the only acceptable alternative. Just be smart about it.
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