AboutDr Alan Galbraith Expertise I can answer most questions on most drugs. Answers can be given in either technical or layperson terminology. My main areas of interest are psychiatric, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular drugs.
Experience I have been a university lecturer/head of department for almost thirty years, but am now retired. My research interests were alcohol, smoking and cardiovascular disease.
Organizations Institute of Biology, London.
Publications Author of "Fundamentals of Pharmacology" 5th Edition published in November 2007 by Pearson Education, Australia.
About a month ago I took a single dose of Fasigyn (Tinidazole) (2g i think) for a Giardia infection. About 1-2 weeks after I started getting body jerks at night and involuntary muscle twitching during the day. Do you think it could be a result of the Tinidazole? I've heard some antibiotics can cause/bring about epilepsy. Just wondering if I should be concerned...
Answer Dear Adrienne
Yes, it could be the tinidazole but after the two weeks break I would think it unlikely. You are also right about this drug cause epileptiform (not epilepsy) convulsions but this is extremely rare. If these continue I would let your doctor know so you can have a neurological examination to determine the cause and treatment. It could just be a form of restless leg syndrome which is not at all uncommon and fortunately can easily be treated.
