rschultz Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Lexie is taking 500 mg twice a day for diarrhea however it is making her diarrhea worse. Can I cut the tablet in half? I may just up her tylan powder. She has been on the tylen for 4 years and kept things in check or should i wait till the flagyl is done? She has a very sensitive tummmy and I think it is too strong. Could that be possible. She weighs 58 pounds. ty for all helpul advice. Quote Lexie is gone but not forgotten.💜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 500mgs of what? If it's flagyl (metronidazole) then, no it's not too much--actually it can be given at much higher doses for other conditions like treating giardia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rschultz Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share Posted May 22, 2011 it is metronidazole. i want to cut the table tin half is that ok? Quote Lexie is gone but not forgotten.💜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 (edited) You can split the tablet safely but, are you sure the medication is making her diarrhea worse? Flagyl is dispensed as a treatment for diarrhea and the only rare side effect iI'm aware of s neurological. Edited May 22, 2011 by tbhounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rschultz Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share Posted May 22, 2011 its the pill that is def making it worse. i will try cutting it in half till i can talk to the vet on monday..ty Quote Lexie is gone but not forgotten.💜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Since Flagyl is pretty much the first line treatment for bad diarrhea, I also find it hard to believe that it's CAUSING it. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kydie Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 for me,,, just me,,, if I thought a med was causing a side effect,,, I'd stop it,,, flagyl is a staple here for my GSP,, with good results,, but not all meds work for all pups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 If you really think it's causing problems, I'd stop it altogether until you can check in with the vet. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BrianRke Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Flagyl is an antibiotic drug and I wouldnt cut it in half or stop it. Just my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 You can absolutely give 250 mg. a day. That's what we did for two weeks as we were tapering Beth down from a full dose (then 250 mg. every other day for two more weeks). But if it is causing the problem, it might be best just not to give it it all. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Since Flagyl is pretty much the first line treatment for bad diarrhea, I also find it hard to believe that it's CAUSING it. I know it seems odd being that this is usually the go-to drug for bouts of diarrhea, but appetite loss, constipation and diarrhea are the top 3 common side effects listed for Metronidazole (Flagyl) http://www.drugs.com/metronidazole-side-effects.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 When you see your vet, ask about an injection of Cerenia. It's used to help calm the colon, whether the dog is vomiting or has diarrhea and seems to work faster than Flagyl. Hope things are better in the morning. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rschultz Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 talked to vet this morning..he didn't want me to cut the pills in half but to stay on them a few more days..add rice to her dog food. He said if that doesnt work he may de worm her. she is on those preventives but he said sometimes they try it anyway... Quote Lexie is gone but not forgotten.💜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rschultz Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 so i added rice and gave the whole pill ..a few hours later..boooommmmm really bad..my gut feeling says it is the pill.. and she cant have grains so the rice was a no no..lexie isnt the "normal dog" I think the vet forgot that I may just stop the pill and up her tylen powder and the get another sample in a few days. What do u guys think? Of course I will let the vet know in the morning. Quote Lexie is gone but not forgotten.💜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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