Does Mebendazole kill the good intestinal bacteria, or only the worms?

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Does Mebendazole kill the good intestinal bacteria, or only the worms?
Only the worms. Mebendazole inhibits microtubule formation and glucose uptake in helmiths. Its a spindle poison that inhibits chromosome nondisjunction - in English, it keeps DNA from replicating. It can cause harm to you (more than the normal gut flora), causing low blood cell counts, rashes, and it can cause your liver enzymes to elevate. A well known side effect is diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. Sometimes the cure is worse than the problem...