I am using cipro and flagyl after 3rd time with pouchitis and this time the pouchitits came back a few days after taking both for 2-3 weeks. I’m going back my doctor today to suggest i go on it again but perhaps take some of these alternatives to suggest to him because i think flagyl is affecting my appetite and mood? anyone have any suggestions for least amount of side effects? The doctors in Australia say they don’t see a lot of pouches as they really don’t perform this surgery downunder.