Adding Bismuth for better chances of eradication?
Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2022 7:33 pm
I have been prescribed Amoxicillin, Clarithromycin and Pantoprazole. I haven't started taking them yet because I'm terrified of it failing. I'm very sensitive to side effects of drugs usually.
I have read about Bismuth increasing the chances of eradication, while also preventing nausea and potential complications like C. diff. I know Bismuth is not typically added to the combination mentioned above, but could it still be beneficial to take it? Can I ask my doctor to add Bismuth to the Amoxicillin+Clarithromycin+Pantoprazole therapy?
I have read about Bismuth increasing the chances of eradication, while also preventing nausea and potential complications like C. diff. I know Bismuth is not typically added to the combination mentioned above, but could it still be beneficial to take it? Can I ask my doctor to add Bismuth to the Amoxicillin+Clarithromycin+Pantoprazole therapy?