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Brand Names: Flagyl, Metronidazole (IV)
See also: Metronidazole cream, Metronidazole (IV)

What is Metronidazole? Metronidazol is an anti-infective drug used mainly in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible organisms, particularly anaerobic bacteria and protozoa. Read more...Click to read more below

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Reasons Taken

3 patients in the community are taking or have taken Metronidazole.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Slow my ALS progress 2 66%
Other 1 33%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Metronidazole.

  250 mg day
  1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Metronidazole or how long patients were taking Metronidazole before stopping.

Currently taking Metronidazole

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
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1
0
0
0

Stopped taking Metronidazole

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
1
2
0
0
0
Why Patients Stopped Taking Metronidazole (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Did not seem to work 1 50% Did not seem to work: 50%
Side effects too severe 1 50% Side effects too severe: 50%
Course of treatment ended 1 50% Course of treatment ended: 50%
Not indicated 1 50% Not indicated: 50%


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