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| 1 | colitis | Strong nausea, bloating stomach, headache, brown urine, taste less, hart beating up, dry mouth, | I was prescribed Flagyl and cypro for colitis.
1 min after took 1 tablet of Flagyl, I started feeling strong nausea and it never went away all day!
It was awful feeling to take another tablet when the first tablet in my stomach still causing severe nausea.
More I took, stronger my nausea became.
Since I had to take 4 times/day, I had to manage to wake me up middle of the night to take this poison.
On the 5th day, I gave up!
When I took this one at the middle of the night, I felt really strong nausea and vomit everything I had in my stomach.
Every time I took one tablet, I pray not to feel strong nausea.
Sometimes I cried right after take one.
I will never ever ever take this poison again!!! | F | 43 | 10 days
500mg 4X D | | 7/28/2010
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1 | bacterial infection | nightmares, anxiety, panic attacks, loss of appetite, loss of thirst, dehydration, racing heart (at least it feels like it) tearfulness, metalic taste in mouth, brain fog, unrestful sleep. | This is awful. I didn't know an antibiotic could cause this. I am stopping this medication a day and a half short of finishing it, because the anxiety is making my life disfunctional. | F | 35 | 7 days
500 MG 2X D | | 7/24/2010
| 1 | diverticulitis | nausea, vomiting, sleep disturbance, metallic taste in mouth, headache, lethargy | This is the worst medication I have ever taken. I want to stop but also do not want diverticulitis to return. In the year 2010 there has to be a better way to manage these illnesses without killing the patient with the "cure". | F | 60 | 4 days
50 4X D | | 7/24/2010
| 5 | Ulcerative Colitis | I was taking Cipro and Flagyl together for 7 days to relieve ulcerative colitis symptoms. The first two days i felt extremely sick and didnt feel well at all and i almost called the doctor but i decided to stick with it and by the third day the side effects went away and everything was dandy. My experience with this drug has been over the top. It was extremely helpful in making me feel better. | Flagyl and Cipro made my UC feel extremely better and I have not had serious diahrea or severe flare-ups that make me rush to the bathroom and have started to see solid bowel movements. I used to go anywhere from 5-15 times a day and since this medicine it has been reduced to 1-2 times a day. I am extremely pleased with this medicine and do not regret staying on them. It has changed my life and allowed me to do things without the cripple of my illness. | M | 16 | 10 days
? 3X D | | 7/22/2010
| 1 | Giardia | anxiety,tearful,feeling frightened,fast heartbeat,numb tongue,slow brain, headache, itching everywhere. | A terrible drug that affects the nervous system. Dont take. | F | 50 | 2 days
250g 3X D | | 7/21/2010
| 1 | Diverticulitis | EXTREME Nausea, EXTREME anxiety, diarrea, light headed, dizzy, sick, sick, sick | I thought I was going to die, could not figure out what was wrong with me. This was a horrible experience due to this medication. I had NO idea it was the meds doing this, my anxiety level sky rocketed and I thought I was going to die! I had pain in my abdomen, my abdomen area was tender inside, I could keep NO food in because it went right through me. I finished the meds last night, thank God!! I still feel extreme fatigue and have diarrea (can't spell). I couldn't drive or function and I amnormally very strong when it comes to pain and meds, but not on this!!During this experience I was so depressed and anxious it was horrible and I was sooooooooo thankful to find this web page!! | F | 37 | 10 days
250 3X D | | 7/20/2010
| 4 | BV | minor nausea in the morning, some anxiety | it seems to have worked for the BV | F | 32 | 7 days
500 mg 2X D | | 7/19/2010
| 3 | C DIFF DUE TO VANCOMYCIN | | | M | 65 |
500 1X D | | 7/18/2010
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History | 1 | diverticulitis | I was taking Levaquin and flagyl...I have never been so sick--I was dizzy, nauseous, near fainting several times, wild irregular heartbeats and rapid heartbeats, eyes funny (not), cried all the time, unsteady on feet (i am very athletic), mentally not all there, unable to sleep but exhausted, metallic taste that i still have several weeks after stopping the meds--worried about snapping a tendon because i have a problem with two tendons right now and snapping tendons is a se of levaquin...wow...you have to practically die to get better...something is not right about this!!! I am terrified to be this sick again...oh...also, had appetite loss, heartburn, felt like could vomit, headache, chills, nervousness, very weak all the time--could not drive-lo blood sugar symptoms, sweating, dark urine...fun, eh? | do not take unless absolutely necessary | F | 65 | 14 days
not sure 4X D | | 7/17/2010
| 5 | Bacterial Vaginosis | Diarrhea, stomach discomfort, lethargy -- but nothing too terrible | I have no idea why the other posters have reported such adverse reactions to this medication. As of the 5th day, all I've experienced is diarrhea with some stomach discomfort. I took Pepto-Bismol yesterday, and that cleared it right up. The only other symptom I had was some extreme lethargy, but that could have been due to the infection itself. I can't believe that some people have admitted themselves to a hospital or have had the severe side effects as reported here (in fact, it made me wonder whether or not the comments were coming from a competing pharma company), but who knows...maybe I have an iron stomach, and maybe I can handle medication more easily than most people. I even drank alcohol with it (a no-no according to my doc, the pharmacist, and many internet sites), and didn't experience any side effects at all. | F | 39 | 5 days
500 mg 2X D | | 7/12/2010
| 4 | diverticulitis & C-Diff | Metallic taste in mouth, even with 20 oz gatorade; Take with food if possible. w/o food it gives you a introspective 2-hr LSD like acid trip with magnified colors (red & blue) & blurred vision + joint pain. Do not drive until at least 3hrs have passed. | Taste distortions (due to extensive experience): Here's a great one: Plain cottage cheese turns into barbequed chicken, add Mrs. Dash salt & you've got a Rajun Cajun flavor, saved my lack of appetite. Beware, tuna fish=rotten eggs. | M | 51 | 34 days
500mg 3X D | | 7/12/2010
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| 3 | Diverticulitis | Dizzy, itchy all over (including eyes and bottom of feet), disoriented, fuzzy headed, weak, unstable, irritable, depressed, tired but cannot sleep | I have been on Flagyl several times due to diverticulitis, but this time has been the worst. I am on day 5 and don't think I can take it anymore. I am soooooo tired, but when I lay down to sleep I feel like every nerve in my body, especially arms and legs are so fired up I flit and jerk around constantly...as well as feel like my heart is going to come right out of my mouth...it has gotten rid of my diverticulitis symptom, but created 20 others....my mouth tastes like crap by the way!!! | F | 44 | 10 days
500MG 4X D | | 7/12/2010
| 5 | bv | body aches, tired, metalic taste in my mouth, nausea, loss of apetite. | The pill it self is horrible to taste, i put a pice of bread on my mouth, chew it up and then stick the pill in my mouth into the bread and swallow with some water. I couldnt take the strong taste as soon as it hit my mouth i would strat gaging. | F | 26 | 7 days
500mg 2X D | | 7/11/2010
| 3 | BV | | | F | 33 | 7 days
500 2X D | | 7/8/2010
History | 2 | BV | Horrible metalic taste, depression (feels like), stuffy nose, can't eat | I feel poisioned. It's good to find feedback from others so I know I'm not nuts. I'm only on day 2 of 7 and not sure I can make it through the full 7 | F | 42 | 7 days
500 MG 2X D | | 7/7/2010
| 1 | diverticulitis | Diarrhea, dark urine, loss of apetite, dizziness, fatigue | Dr first put me on Cipro and Flagyl. Diarrhea was so bad that doctor took me off Cipro but said to continue Flagyl and take Immodium for diarrhea. The other side effects are annoying but I can tolerate them if it means the meds are working. I only have two more days to go but this is probably the worse medicine I have had to take. I do get the metallic taste when I swallow the pill but luckily mine does not last. My pain from the diverticulitis had started to subside before I was put on this medication. I had already started to alter my eating habits. I will finish the regimen and hopefully will not have to take this ever again. It was helpful to find this blog and know that I was not alone. | F | 63 | 8 days
500 mg 3X D | | 7/6/2010
| 2 | diverticulitis | I experienced nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, and diminished ability to think clearly along with some dizziness. | | F | 75 | 10 days
500 mg 2X D | | 7/1/2010
| 1 | BV | EXTREME nausea for over a week straight, gagging, stomach noises, loss of appetite, EXTREME fatigue, INSANE anxiety and panic attacks, dizziness, moody | I feel so sick on this antibiotic. It is the definition of hell. I am taking it for BV, which is better, but if I ever have something like this again, I will NEVER take it again. I have been extremely nauseous where I can't even eat or do anything. The smell of anything makes me gag. Anxiety increases beyond belief to the point of panic attacks. It's horrible. Ask a doctor for something else if they recommend this drug. | F | 20 | 7 days
500 2X D | | 6/27/2010
| 3 | C diff colitis | The drug flagyl made me as sick if not sicker than the c diff colitis. I was unable to eat or drink for about the first 5 days. Once I was able to drink fluids Pediolite was the only thing that helped me through. I truly felt like I was going to die. I have never been this sick in my life. Constant nausea and diarrhea. I ended up at the hospital 3 different times over 4 days for fluids and medication through an IV. This drug also caused me to have an elevated heart rate the entire time I took the drug. It was very difficult to sleep because my resting heart rate stayed so high. If you can tolerate the drug it will eventually make you feel better but you will feel sick the entire time you take it. I also experienced lots of acid reflux when I was able to resume eating and it took about 5 days for that to calm down. I am 3 weeks post Flagyl and still have lots a gastro issues and food senstivity. I also lost 22+lbs in a 3 week period. Recovery and digestion is a VERY slow process. | It worked but I was NOT happy with all the side effects. My gastro told me that there are other medications to treat c diff colitis but they are so expensive that most insurance companies will not cover them so they REALLY encourage you to weather through with the flagyl. Eat lots of yogurt and start probiotics right away. My gastro told me to continue with the probiotics for at least 2 months to hopefully prevent a recurrance of the c diff colitis. | F | 36 | 10 days
500mg 3X D | | 6/26/2010
| 1 | Infection of Gums | Metallic taste in Mouth, Severe insomnia, very very anctious, itchy eyes. | Ask for an alternative treatment method, Finished my prescription and will never take it again. Freedom at last. | M | 19 |
200 3X D | | 6/24/2010
| 1 | Gastritis / Ulcer | Flagyl caused gastritis to get worse. Stomach pain was horrible along with metal taste. Loss of appetite was huge. Lost 12lbs since on this. Doctors say to keep at it however symptoms are worse than ever. STAY AWAY from this drug!!!!!!!! FDA should ban this. | Sent to ER due to this. They agreed that Flagyl doesnt set well with most patients. Switched to Cipro. | M | 33 | 7 days
500 3X D | | 6/17/2010
| 1 | diverticulits | This was taken in combination with another antibiotic and made me nauseous. | I will never take it again. | M | 64 | 3 days
500mg 4X D | | 6/17/2010
| 1 | Suspected Giardia | EXTREME nausea and vomiting, have not been able to keep any food down. Catch 22 situation because I need to eat before I can take the pill and I cant keep any food down! Have been feeling lethargic and tired. Feels like I was better before I took this drug. | THE WORST drug ever! I will never take this again!!! Does anyone know how long after finishing this course the side effects last? I cant handle this nausea, prob worst ive ever experienced! I HATE this drug!!! Wish I was warned of the side effects before I took this! Never imagined it could be this bad!!! | F | 22 | 3 days
400mg 3X D | | 6/15/2010
| 1 | diverticulitis | major naseau, feeling "out of it," cannot stand up out of bed, feeling like I will fall over, loss of appetite, head aches. This is my second div. attack in 3 months and I had to take this for 14 days last time and it was HORRIBLE. Nasty taste in mouth, cannot drink alcohol, makes me feel like garbage. I hate it. | Went to doc today and she said I could stop taking it and just continue on with Cipro, which I was also prescribed. Hooray! If Cipro is enough to cure the infection why the heck was I prescribed Flgyl to begin with? Also was prescribed Zofran to help with the nausea. We shall see. | F | 35 | 4 days
500 mg 2X D | | 6/15/2010
| 4 | C Diff | Nausea/vomiting, dizziness and mental fog, agitation/anxiety, metallic taste, loss of appetite, constipation, body aches, fatigue. | I know it is helping as the bloat and diarrhea has ceased...but now I am constipated with all of the toxins blocked up so the irony is now I must take laxatives. I am on day 7 and the side effects have built up and I am very uncomfortable. But....this is my 3rd incidence of C Diff and I want to be rid of it so badly that I am trying to remind myself how horrible and dangerous C Diff is so I can get through it. My brain feels fried and I am extremely agitated. Trying to work in a stressful work environment while taking this is NOT recommended. I just can't concentrate and I am about to lose it! Be glad when it is over. Whenever it is time to take another I curse. :) | F | 45 | 10 days
250 MG 4X D | | 6/14/2010
| 4 | terminal ileitis | mild nausea and diarrhea | | F | 54 | 7 days
500 4X D | | 6/11/2010
| 3 | c diffiicile | dry and itchy eyes, heartburn, burning throat, nausea. | I took the metronidazole for 10 days firts 250 mg,, the medication did help but after a couple day the infection came back and I am taking the second round 500mg for 2 weeks, I was a little scared about my side effects but after all other comments , i can say this medication works for me, I have nausea but is going away after 1 week. I just hope after this round the infection is gone forever, | F | 35 | 14 days
500 3X D | | 6/11/2010
| 5 | abcess | | | F | 29 | 15 days
30 2X D | | 6/7/2010
| 1 | Suspected Ghiardia (persistent) | I have a history of anxiety issues - which were brought under control over the last 4 years through holistic medicine to the extent that I had forgotten about them. This medication changed that. Shortly after taking Flagyl I started experiencing panic attacks, what started out as tingling but ultimately led to pain and burning across my body (particularly the extremities), taste sensitivity and burning on my tongue, euphoria upon taking a dose and feeling a 'crash' before the next, etc. I have been off the medication for about 2.5 weeks now and am still experience these symptoms, though they are definitely gradually decreasing (which is awesome and relieving). I expect them to fully resolve, though it appears it will take some time. | If you are going to try Flagyl, I would recommend the following tact: take it for one day and see how you feel. If you suspect anything, immediately stop. I knew within 24 hours that this medication was going to cause problems but I didn't heed my hearts advice and continued to take it 4 more punishing days. I spoke with my Dr and he said the tingling can be present and advised i cut the dose in half, but I still had problems. I could not complete the 10 day course.
I have found that, given my disposition to anxiety, I have a hard time taking any medication that can impact the central nervous system. I can take zithromax, cefzil, amoxicillin, etc. with impunity - little to zero side effects. But flagyl, doxycycline, cipro/levaquin, are extremely bad for me. This is to a degree true with my family as well, so perhaps there is a genetic component to this. If you have problems with medications that affect the central nervous system, or the medications i mentioned above, you may want to be very cautious and careful around Flagyl. Bail out after the first 24 hours if you notice any funny business. Don't let your doctor tell you to keep taking it, *protect yourself* and ask your doctor an alternative! Your health and well being are worth it!
(I don't want to scare anyone off from trying this medication if it will benefit them, just please be cautious and responsible if you notice problems). | M | 32 | 5 days
500 2X D | | 6/7/2010
| 3 | Blastocystis | Muscle cramps (especially legs), fatigue, foggy head, light dizzyness, irritability, furry tongue, metallic taste, clenching stomach pain 1/2 hr after taking that subsided within an hour (even when taken with food), appetite loss, constant mild nausea and stomach ache, soft stools after day 5. | After 2 days taking these meds I noticed a huge positive change in my abdominal bloating and stool consistency caused by the blastocystis, but then Flagyl reared it's ugly head. On day 3 I was floored with flu like symptoms much like I've read from other posters. I had to stop any form of exercise as my muscles cramped easily. This is a rough round of meds and I'm still slowly recovering from these side affects after being off of it for more than a week. My appetite is slowly coming back, my stomach has intermittent clenching pain, but my energy has rebounded fully and I'm able to exercise and not feel a need to go to bed two hours earlier than normal like when I was taking Flagyl. I recommend taking this medication during periods of light work and/or responsibilitiesd because it is very disagreeable. By the looks of other posters, it seems that these are common responses. | F | 37 | 10 days
500 MG 3X D | | 6/6/2010
| 3 | c diff from taking Clindamycin | Dizziness, feeling that my head is going to explode (painless but disturbing), mild insomnia, sleep apnea as I'm drifting off to sleep & I must change position, mild nausea within 2 hrs of taking pill, more so if not taken with enough water. Taking probiotic 1-2 x per day and swallowing the pill with yogurt (makes it go down easily with minimal taste) and then a big glass of water. C diff diarrhea ended abruptly after first day on Metro (frequency of bowel movements dropped from 10-15 per day to 2-4, always in the morning). Stools odorless, loose, clean (little or nothing on toilet paper afterwards) - but not like post-Clindamycin period. Can't wait to get off Metro and ALL antibiotics. | Background: Before Flagyl I was on Clindamycin 1 week for removal of infected upper molar. After stopping Clindamycin I developed diarrhea (loose, pellet-like stools, like rabbit droppings, odorless, clean but 10-15x/day, with great diarrhea-like urgency) which went on for TWO weeks (no other symptoms like fever, cramping, bleeding, etc.). Waited 2 full weeks to make absolutely sure it was not going to go away on its own, then called my doctor. He did stool test, c diff showed up, & he put me on Metro for 10-14 days. This is the 11th day. | M | 58 | 11 days
500mg 3X D | | 6/5/2010
| 4 | giardia | nausea, loss of appetite, lethargy, fatigue, metallic taste, dark urine, just an overall sick feeling | i got giardia after petsitting a dog that had it (ugh!) i went to the ER because i had a feeling that i had caught it after experiencing bloating, excess burping and gas, and nausea after eating earlier in the week, then by thursday a mild fever and friday, diahrrea. he prescribed the flagyl with zofran to take for the nausea. i was prescribed to take the flagyl 3 times a day but after my follow up appointment my primary doctor told me that i lower the dose to two times a day if my body wasn't handling it well, which is what i did. | F | 22 | 5 days
500 mg 3X D | | 6/3/2010
| 3 | DIVERTICULITIS | The first time I took it I wound up in the hospital with diarrhea so bad they thought I had Intestinal Flora. I was in for 4 days on Flagyl and Cipro and took it for 4 days after that. This was the last of March. I started having a flare up end of May and took the meds for two days and could not hold them down. I have stopped completely and I thinking of continuing the cipro because of what I have read. | | F | 54 | 10 days
500MG 4X D | | 6/3/2010
| 2 | c-diff infection/colitis | Side effects are extreme. Don't be fooled the first 2 days and I am no wuss. blurred vision, exteme fatigue, foggy brain, aches/flu-like, can't drive/do anything today. | Have had c-diff go undiagnosed for 4 months. Feel like death but Flagyl is working. no bloody mucus for 2 days now. Will continue for 21 days if I can hold out that long from side effects. | F | 47 | 5 days
500mg 3X D | | 6/3/2010
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| 3 | blastocystis | dark urine, dizziness, tiredness, itchy eyes, mild nausea, reduced appetite, can't drive | I hope it works, still 4 days to go. Waiting for doctor to call back as perhaps there is another drug instead without these debilitating symptoms. I have suffered b. hominis symptoms on and off for 4 years, always put up with it. I will keep taking it if I have to, to be rid of the gut problems, now I know there is actually something causing it. | F | 39 | 3 days
400mg 3X D | | 6/2/2010
| 5 | Rectal fistula | Dry mouth, headache, itchy eyes | It is working fistula wound started to heal up nicely | M | 52 | 30 days
500 mg 2X D | | 5/26/2010
| 1 | BV | I experienced the same symptons of others on the site. The horrid taste of the meds and the thought of taking this again makes me cringe. I had to take them with sour candy to mask the taste. | After finishing the reccomended dosage my symptoms returned but more intense than before and the white discharge that i was having was thicker than before and there was more of it. | F | 24 | 7 days
500 2X D | | 5/26/2010
| 3 | possible C-diff | OMG!!! I felt like I was going to DIE!! Really, I thought I was going crazy until I read some of the other side effects people had listed on here!! I was terrified..I felt depressed and moody and extremely tired all of the time. I felt like I was in a daze and could never get my thoughts together. I CRIED ALOT!!! I told my husband that if I kept feeling the way that I did that I would rather just be knocked out until I didn't have to take the meds anymore!! I was miserable. My body ached and I felt like I had been ran over by a BIG truck. I really felt like I could just crawl up in a ball and stay there until it got better. I had a very vary BITTER taste in my mouth and honestly this medication made me feel forse than having the upset stomach for 2 weeks straight! I called the doctor and the nurse told me that the side effects would go away in a few days but it never did!! I was counting down the days until I was finished with the meds!! I don't want to scare anyone but I just want you | Terrible side effects...I took it for the entire week and my stool cultures came back negative so actually I probably never needed the meds in the first place. The constant diarrhea did go away though. | F | 25 | 7 days
500mg 2X D | | 5/24/2010
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| 4 | C Diff | Metallic taste, white tongue, headache & feeling off balance | Taking Flagyl has helped me after 2 weeks of hell. I am thin due to a hyperactive thyroid and I lost 8 lbs of suffering with c diff. I've been many antibiotics this year due to reoccurring UTI's and have become resistant to most of them. When I was put on 250 mg. of Ceftin twice a day, the nightmare began three days later. I was then put on Microban for the UTI & doc never mentioned c diff. Tons of mucous, no appetite, scorching pain the lower abdomen, almost fainting in the bathroom, dehydrated, blood pressure dropped to 76/66 & then some more. In addition, I had an allergic reaction and broke out in an hot, itchy rash that started at my ankles & went up to my waist 11 days after stopping the Ceftin. Flagyl's side effects are super mild compared to what the Ceftin did to me. It has helped me so far. I have one week left for Flagyl. Going to see the gastro specialist on Tues. & I'm hoping no damage was done & the c diff doesn't come back. I was told to avoid all dairy products including yogurt?
| F | 59 | 14 days
500 3X D | | 5/22/2010
| 3 | bacterial vaginosis | My biggest side effect was hair thinning. If your hair is already short in areas you may experience extreme breakage or a mini bald spot. Once you stop the medicine your hair strengths back to its original stage. Nasty taste especially when drinking water. The fishy odor becomes lighter and discharge diminish; however 1-3 months the bacterial returns. I have taken this medicine for the same thing on many occasions. The side effects can very negative especially to have it return once again. In addition, I experience yeast symptoms afterwards. | I am beginning to realize that we need to read more and update our knowledge skills. I challenge you all to find out the ingredients that are place in these antiobiotics. I highly recommend trying natural products. Go to a natural food store these products have no side effects. Plus they are very helpful and have books that you can research what you are going to take before purchasing it. It's time to take control of our bodies. Remember, everything does not need an antiobiotic you can try the natural method and experience no side effects. | F | 38 | 7 days
2X D | | 5/22/2010
| 2 | BV | Nausea was awful with this drug! It didn't hit me till day 2 then on day 3 I realized I didn't have the flu and that it was this drug. Currently waiting on a drug change! | | F | 30 | 7 days
500 2X D | | 5/21/2010
| 5 | bacterial vaginosis | Awful metallic taste when pill first taken (later I took it with milk and that fixed it), dark urine, itching | Worked great with only mild side effects. Worth it for me. | F | 18 | 7 days
500 mg 2X D | | 5/18/2010
| 1 | BV | dizzyness, profound weakness, lightheaded, blood in stools, loose stools, anxiety, palpitations. | I began taking this medicine for BV. I had never taken it before. I immediately noted dark urine which I read was a side effect. The pill tasted horrible. I pay very close attention to things that happen with my body. 2 hours after my 4th pill, I got very dizzy and lightheadedd. the dizzyness/vertigo has been severe. I am also experiencing severe weakness, worse in my lower extremities. I have had an extensive work up. Blood work, MRI, etc. All have been negative. It's been 3 weeks now. | F | 30 | 2 days
500 1X D | | 5/16/2010
| 4 | Suspected C. Diff | nausea, watery stool, fatigue, "high" feeling, irritation, forgetfulness, light headedness, complete lack of appetite, stomach pain. | I struggled with unexplained swollen lymph node in abdomen, lack of appetite, and severe stomach pain before my G. I specialist prescribed flagyl. My primary care didn't test me for c. diff because it was my dentist that had put me on two courses of antibiotics, always tell your doc ANY antibiotics you have been on if you have stomach pain, I didn't have diarrhea so apparently the thought never crossed my mind to put that into the symptoms when I checked online. The symptoms are the worst in the morning, and gradually decrease throughout the day. The worst side effect is the fatigue. I would suggest anyone who takes any antibiotic to also start a regimen of probiotics. It helped me to take the probiotics three hours after the dose of flaygl. I truly believe my side effects were greatly diminished because of the probiotics; Kefir, "Good Belly", Cultrelle, and Florastor are all good. I hope this debilitating illness does not come back, as before starting Flagyl I barely felt alive. For those with C. Diff, try your hardest to stay on this med as I've heard the alternative is quite expensive. | F | 24 | 6 days
250 3X D | | 5/12/2010
| 1 | C-Diff | Dizziness, very bad Nausea, mild cramping in lower abdominal area, fatigue, very bad taste | This is by far the worst medicine I've ever taken. Its side affects are almost worse than the original sickness. Has caused me to miss school and sports. It has the worst taste and dissolves immediatley, has even made me sick(vomit). Be ready with drinks with flavor like milk, or juice. Try and take it with liquid already in your mouth and just drop it in and swallow. | F | 14 | 10 days
500mg 3X D | | 5/12/2010
| 2 | C Diff | Felt like I was numb/'stoned', pounding heart, dizziness, weakness | I was prescribed 500 mg three times a day for 14 days to help with a c diff infection. I also am having a flare up of ulcerative colitis. I was fine taking it for the first four doses, but pills 5 through 7 caused me to feel like I was completely high. It was a very scary feeling- my entire body felt like it was going numb and I could hardly walk for about 2 hours after each dose. My heart was also pounding out of my chest. Called the doctor and I'm switching to Vancomycin tomorrow. I did find, as others, to put it right into yogurt to swallow to avoid the taste. I also made sure to eat a good amount with each dose and I never got the nausea others have reported. Hopefully Vanco. is better to me. GOOD LUCK! | F | 28 | 14 days
500 mg 3X D | | 5/9/2010
| 1 | Diverticulitis | Took this with Cipro. Started having a bad headache on day 2 of taking this med. Ok, so, rotten taste, metallic taste in mouth, diarrhea-these I can handle. It's now been 2 months and I still have a bad headache. MRI being scheduled, but I was fine before taking this med ('cept for the diverticulitis-which did get better-but not worth the headache-would take another med if possible) | | F | 57 | 10 days
100mg 2X D | | 5/3/2010
| 1 | Bladder prolapse surgery | I was so surprised to realize no one else experienced my side-effect. They first gave Flagyl to me in an IV at the hospital. I IMMEDIATELY gained 12 pounds and swelled up over my whole body. I trusted them and thought maybe the swelling was because of the amount of fluids given in my IV. Continued to take 500 mg. tablets every 6 hours at home. Felt like my skin would split. Began to hear "woof-woof-woof" of my heartbeat in my ears. My vision began to flicker. The back of my tongue was coated in white. I immediately stopped taking this poison, and everything returned to normal. When I mentioned my adverse reaction to my doctor, he accused me of drinking alcohol along with the drug!!! If I hadn't had the sheet of cautions given to me by my pharmacy, which said to quit taking it immediately if experiencing any of my symptoms, I actually feel like I might have died. I'm scared of this powerful drug! | Always read about possible side effects so you can be aware. Be careful! | F | 60 | 3 days
500 mg 3X D | | 5/2/2010
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| 4 | Diverticulitis | After being off drug for a week, there's still a strong metallic taste in mouth. | | F | 62 | 20 days
500 MG 3X D | | 4/29/2010
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| 1 | BV | dark brown urine, foul smelling diahrea, nausea, headaches, severe stomach pains, fatigue, irritable, depressed, loss of appetite | worse drug ever! I'm glad i'm not the only one having these side effects | F | 24 | 6 days
500 3X D | | 4/27/2010
| 4 | diverticulitis | dizziness, nasty metallic taste. | I have been off Flagyl for 10 days (after taking it for 10). I still have this horrible metallic taste. Anything acidic (citrus, tomatoes, wine, chocolate) taste nasty. When will I taste normally? WILL I taste normally?
Flagyl with Levoquin worked on infection. | F | 52 | 10 days
1X D | | 4/26/2010
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| 3 | b. hominis | feeling VERY tired; sleeping 10-11 hrs/day, still feeling tired. appetite has been weird, feeling very very full when i wake up in the morning even though i usually am ravenous and have a huge breakfast. lots of bloating, dizziness, feeling in a "fog" and bad headaches, really weird dreams | Only on day 2 of flagyl. I have to take this to get rid of my b.hominis for eight more days. So glad that others are feeling these weird symptoms. | F | 25 | 10 days
750 mg 3X D | | 4/24/2010
| 1 | Crohn's Disease/Post-Ileocecectomy | confusion, irritability, muscle weakness, very poor physical stamina, insomnia, nausea, dark urine, tingling of extremities, foul-smelling diarrhea, white-coated tongue, mildly blurry vision, chills, sweating, mild vertigo, mild ataxia, loss of appetite, significant weight loss | I have taken Flagyl numerous times in the past for treatment of Crohn's disease (approx. 7 days at a time) with only mild nausea and darkened urine. Believe the extreme side effects this time are related to the high doses and long-duration I have had to take the Flagyl throughout hospitalization, surgery, and at home. Was not educated on serious potential side effects. Thought I was going crazy until reading detailed side effect information online today. Only had 2 more days on Flagyl so going to stop taking immediately in hopes that I begin to feel more myself again very soon. | F | 36 | 24 days
500mg 3X D | | 4/23/2010
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| 4 | BV | Metallic taste, depression, throbbing sporadic headaches (only felt on right side), dark urine, loss of appetite. | The only reason I rated this a 5 is because it worked for my condition. Today is day 7 (last day) of taking these, and I can't wait til it's all out of my system. The actual taste of the pill is disgusting, you taste it as soon as it hits the tongue. The metallic taste was evident from Day 1 - I'd even wake up in the morning with it.. Yuck. The throbbing headaches came about on day 6 and only seemed to affect the right side of my head.. It even hurt to touch my scalp and ear on that side. The depression hit around day 3-4, feelings of low self worth and anxiety. Loss of appetite was a biggie - although I'd be hungry, as soon as I had food in front of me, I didn't want to physically eat it. Strange. | F | 27 | 7 days
400 2X D | | 4/22/2010
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| 3 | Diverticulitis | sweats, depression, weight loss, dizziness and disorientation, irritable, loss of appetite, very low energy, head pressure, fever, low sex drive. | on day 9 of 10. shouldn't say I hate this drug because i think it's wolking but this drugs side effects SUCK!!!!! was not sure what was going on with me until just a while ago when i discovered this site. it has been a miserable ride and pray i never have to go through it again. | M | 42 | 9 days
500 4X D | | 4/21/2010
| 4 | Yes | White coated tongue, metallic mouth, cotton mouth, nausea, vomiting, shakes, loss of appitite, unable to smell or be around food/kitchen, lost 27 1/2 pds and still home from work four weeks later-can't eat anything but BRAT diet. Have relapses of diarrhea when I attempt to eat other things. | I had an acute amebic parasite-that was killed by the Flagyl but the flagyl threw me down. I was a strong woman of 155pd and now a fragile 127 1/2 pd. The doctor said i was in for a long battle but i had NO idea it would last infinitely. Trying to get in to see a Gastro doctor but I did not get proper nutrition information while taking it. Just said bland food and probiotics. That is wide and we needed narrow. I am taking 30 billion probiotics now and eating greek yogert, rice, bananas, applesause, toast, tea, gatorade, egg, chicken, cheese. That is it and I have to force myself to eat every 2 hrs. When will it end? | F | 52 | 10 days
750ml 3X D | | 4/19/2010
| 5 | Giardia | Mild stomach pain, dry mouth and fatigue. | All side effects were mild except for the fatigue. However they all abated after a few days. Cured my infestation which was horrid and I would have endured anything to get rid of. If you experience severe effects there are other meds. available for Giardia. And they are working on a vaccine. Hang in there. | F | 45 | 14 days
250 mg 4X D | | 4/18/2010
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| 3 | parasite | Dark brown urine, extreme fatigue, no appetite at all, weakness, clumsiness, dry mouth, lots of gurgling in the stomach, emotional, horrible headaches. | absolutely tastes horrible! yuck! I wish I could have been forewarned about the side effects before taking it. | F | 19 | 10 days
500 MG 3X D | | 4/17/2010
| 4 | stomach pain/bowel problems | To be fair to the drug I must say it was tolerable . It did make me feel out of sorts but most antibodies will do that. I took it with yogurt or milk and that seemed to help. I had a little nausea and will be glad when I am finished with this drug. I am on day five and have 2 more days to be finished. It has helped with my problems. I did have a metallic taste in my mouth that I counteracted with peppermint candy. | | F | 68 | 14 days
500 2X D | | 4/16/2010
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| 1 | diverticulitis | nausea, loss of appetite, mood changes, severe diarrhea, | This is the WORST medication I have ever been on. It is so hard on my stomach. It is impossible to even leave the house. The doctor called to see how I was feeling and I told her. She told me to continue with the CIPRO but STOP the FLAGYL. I thought you always had to finish the antibiotics prescribed. | F | 62 | 3 days
500 3X D | | 4/15/2010
| 4 | H pylori infection | Metallic taste, headache, poor sleep, anxious feelings, dizziness | Am taking this is combination with Biaxin, which has very similar side effects. However, considering what I was experiencing due to the infection (20 lbs weight loss in 3-weeks, constant vomiting/nausea), these side effects are worth it. Yogurt and probiotics really do help with the GI side effects, but not with the mental health/sleep issues. | F | 47 | 14 days
500 mg 2X D | | 4/12/2010
| 5 | colitis | none | was happy with it. had no weird side affects | F | 31 | 7 days
3X D | | 4/11/2010
| 1 | abcess tooth | Lethargy, Depression/Anxiety, Feeling of being poisined. Note that if you are an athlete or runner, for a week after taking this stuff, I suffered from some asthma and a rapid heart beat when exercising (a 30-40 beats a minute faster than normal exercise rate). If you excercise rigourously or do distance running, you might feel a decrease in your performance until this jumk gets out of your system. | I would love to know if there is anything "better" | M | 52 | 7 days
500mg 3X D | | 4/10/2010
| 1 | BV | Nausea, Intense vomiting, metallic taste, chills, sweating, tingly arms. | I spent five hours vomiting and wishing for my own death after taking one megadose of this drug (as prescribed.) I almost went to the hospital because I could not keep anything down and kept dry-heaving or vomiting water ever five minutes. Yes, every five minutes. THIS IS AN AWFUL DRUG!!!!!!!!! | F | 33 | 1 days
4X D | | 4/9/2010
| 1 | | took flagyl ONE time with a tetracycline and it nearly killed me. this is a dangerous drug and people should be warned before taking it! | after taking one dose - ended up in the emergency room and then later admitted into the hospital. after 5 and 1/2 weeks from taking this drug in combination with the other one - still can not eat normally and am trying to recover from basically being 'poisoned' by these drugs. very dangerous- do not take!! | F | 43 | 1 days
1X D | | 4/7/2010
| 3 | parasite | Didn't go to school for a week because getting out of bed felt impossible. Extremely fatigued, more depressed and emotional. Feeling the same naseua I did before the drug, hasn't made any noticable improvement. Brown urine. | tastes so bad D: | F | 18 | 10 days
250 mg 6X D | | 4/6/2010
| 1 | BV | severe upset stomach, constant nausea, weak and tired, feeling really hungry but then when i eat i feel sick, poop is like pebbles, headaches, bad taste in mouth like metal especially when i wake up. shaky and real bad anxiety. heartburn and some indigestion. | i chickened out i couldnt take this drug anymore. im sensitive to medicine and ill tell you i had like every side effect symptom you could possibly get. my boyfriend keeps thinking its all in my head but this drug knocked me off my feet. they better give me something else to treat this crap because i feel like i have the flu everyday. its bad at night i cant sleep very well and i end up sleeping in until 2pm! i dont recommend this nasty drug to anybody. see if there is another drug you can take this drug screws you up. especially if your sensitive to meds like me. | F | 19 | 14 days
500mg 2X D | | 4/4/2010
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| 1 | Giardia suspected | exhaustion.nausea,dizziness | I am taking this for suspected guardia. Had horrific nausea with it leading my doctor to prescribe a nausea med used by cancer patients. | F | 35 | 10 days
500mg 3X D | | 4/3/2010
| 2 | Abcess Tooth | Fatigue, difficulty thinking, occassional tingling in extremeties and twitches; feeling like being poisined | After about 3 days, flagl REALLY hit me. I start wondering how long it would take for my body to rid myself of this drug after I was done with it so that I would feel myself again. Will post how long it took to get over it when i know! | M | 50 | 7 days
3X D | | 4/2/2010
| 4 | cdiff | After 2 days I experienced horrible nausea, heartburn type pain, so bad I could hardly sleep. I then tried NAUZENE over the counter medicine for nausea. HUGE difference, thank goodness it worked wonders. I chewed two about an hour after each pill. | Nauzene (over the counter chewables for nausea) chew 2 after each pill, NO MORE nausea!!! It works excellent, now I can finish the 10 days! | F | 41 | 10 days
500mg 3X D | | 3/30/2010
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| 1 | BV | Within 20 minutes of the FIRST dose I began to itch. Within 6hrs I had blotches of a red hot rash all over! My face was swollen, my lips turned blue, my urine was like a broze color. I felt nausea, dizzy, and had afever/chills. Loss of appetite. My mouth was SO dry, it hurt. | This was the worst! I was on vacation when this started so it sucked really bad! After using benadryl, hydrocortizone, and chalymyl it finally started improving after more than 48hrs. | F | 37 | 1 days
500mg 2X D | | 3/30/2010
| 5 | chronic diarrhea | dry mouth with an awful taste and gas | i have had the runs for a month and a half. i am only finishing day four but i feel much better. only one wild run to the bathroom in two days. the rest of the time i am almost normal.honestly even if i had far more side effects i would still take it. anything is better than planning mt life around a bathroom or having a colonoscopy! | F | 43 | 14 days
500 3X D | | 3/29/2010
| 2 | BV | headache, naseau, dry mouth, taste of medicine in my mouth all day, loss of appetite, trouble sleeping. | Just felt YUCKY all the time. It started around day 3 and I am on Day 5 now. Last night I had rough diherra and felt pretty sick. I hope it cures the infection, but I will never take this antibiotic again. I am young, healthy and have a good immune system. I have never had this bad of a reaction to a drug before. | F | 29 | 7 days
500MG 2X D | | 3/28/2010
| 1 | BV | severe headache, nausea, burning with urination, dry mouth, clinching of teeth, YUCK feeling all over | I HATE THIS MEDICINE! I will never take it again! I've felt so sick for 3 days, had to call the dr and get a new rx because this is terrible. It tastes disgusting and you have that taste in your mouth all day everyday! | F | 29 | 7 days
500 MG 2X D | | 3/22/2010
| 5 | suspected anaerobic infection vg | Made sure I took these during big meals and didn't have any great side effects at all. After first tablet felt a bit dizzy but that went away and I was thirsty towards the last two days. I was surprised as the doctor and chemist said it would make me feel nausea - guess the high carb food I ate at the times I took the tablets stopped that from happening. They were prescribed as a last resort even though I didn't test positive to anything at all - but after seven days I'm really well with no symptoms so I'm happy. | Not as bad as I was told they would be. | F | 49 | 7 days
400mg 3X D | | 3/19/2010
| 1 | C diff | Felt ill after 2 doses. Extreme nausea, terrible headache, dark urine, white tongue. Possibly emotional side effects, I tended to "zone out" for hours at a time. | Will do whatever I can to avoid taking this drug ever again. The pills tasted absolutely horrible, but taking them with food (like applesauce or yogurt) helped ALOT. I took Meclizine (otc motion sickness relief) and Advil twice a day with my pills and it took away the nausea and headache!!! I also began to drink a full glass of milk with each dose and that helped as well. My pharmacist was super helpful with advice. They can give you alot of help if you just ask :) | F | 21 | 10 days
500mg 3X D | | 3/19/2010
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| 3 | womb infection | Weakness,dizzy,numbness,tingly on left hand side of body from head to toe. burning red hot pain sensation on lefthand side of body. lack of concentration, poor coordination, bad taste, furred tongue | Was given this in hospital for possible infection after hysteroscopy. Started to feel odd within 3 days. Finished the course. Still felt really ill constant dizziness, weakness all over numb arms. Doctors put me on second course, while i still felt the same. Its now 9 WEEKS on i have just spent 8 days in hospital ct scan, mri scan, lumbar punch,with all symptoms of multiple sclerosis. But not. Been told possible peripheral neuropathy caused from flagyl....no one picked up on the symptoms whilst taking the pills. Not sure how long this will last. BE AWARE OF THE SYMPTOMS THESE TABLETS HAVE. my experience has been a severe rare reaction so i have been told.
dont mean to scare anyone, but i dont want my experience to happen to anyone else. Most people will have no side effects whatsoever. just make sure you read the leaflet with the tablets. Because i didnt as i got them in hospital and wasnt given any warnings. | F | 31 | 14 days
500 2X D | | 3/18/2010
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| 1 | Vaginal Infection/PID | Horrible Headaches, Throwing up, Dark Urine, Anxiety, Loss of wanting to eat, Depression | I did not like this at all, I was on day 3 and could not go to day 10, I call the doctor ASAP to get me on something else | F | 29 | 10 days
500 mg 3X D | | 3/16/2010
| 3 | BV | diarrhea, gas, anxiety, fast heartbeat, strange dreams, loss of appetite, fatigue. | I have been on a vaginal gel version of this before with no noticeable side effects. This is my first time taking it orally. I usually don't have strong side effects with other antibiotics, so for a couple of days I didn't know what was wrong with me and I was frightened. This increased the anxiety I was already feeling from the drug. It's working well for the infection, but I would ask for something else if I got it again. | F | 29 | 7 days
500 mg 2X D | | 3/15/2010
| 1 | Ano-rectal abscess | Unfortunately, I had to cease taking this drug due to peripheral neuropathy. Within one hour of ingestion of the second dose, the calf area around my leg tightened and felt as if it were asleep. To relieve it, I got up to walk around but no relief. The tightening soon developed into numbness which caused me to remove my socks and massage my leg. After laying down for an hour, the numbness was not in both legs and developed into pain. I tolerate discomfort and pain very well so I knew this was unusual. After three or four hours, the pain moved up to the rest of my leg. If anyone experiences this, they should stop the drug immediately as this is a sign of nerve damage, sometimes irreversible. Check out this website for more info: http://millercenter.uchicago.edu/learnaboutpn/typesofpn/toxic/drugs.shtml | This was simply my experience. It appears that my reaction is rare, perhaps even extremely rare. The scientific literature states that this problem occurs when high doses are taken for at least 30 days. But clearly this was not the case in my experience. It occured after 2 pills in less than 16 hours. It appears Flagyl is used widely and most people do not experience any serious side effects so do not be concerned if you are not having any serious side effects. If you are having numbness, tingling, in hands or feet or having an allergic reaction, cease taking the drug and seek medical care. Otherwise, do not drink alcohol while taking this drug or 48 hours after you have taken it. | M | 35 | 1 days
500 mg 3X D | | 3/10/2010
| 1 | colitis | This is a poison pill. Dont take it! I had terrible aches and nausea and after i finished the weekly dose I broke out in hives all over and lesions and I am in a mental fog and just dont feel right. When I lie down my head feels funny like I am going to have a seizure or something and my right arm shakes. Dont take it anyone. | This is a poison pill. Dont take it! I had terrible aches and nausea and after i finished the weekly dose I broke out in hives all over and lesions and I am in a mental fog and just dont feel right. When I lie down my head feels funny like I am going to | M | 32 | 7 days
500mg 3X D | | 3/10/2010
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| 4 | c diff | The most disgusting tasting medicine ever. If you don't have to take this stuff don't. With that said however it does work. So far that is, was suppose to take for 14 days wimped out after 9. I hope the c diff does not come back. If it does will request a different antibotic. Good Luck | | M | 39 | 9 days
500mg 3X D | | 3/4/2010
| 3 | h.pylori eradication | brain feels like in a fog, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, heartburn, bloating, loose stools | actually don't know if it worked, have to get tested in 2 months to see of H.pylori was eradicated. | M | 34 | 10 days
4X D | | 3/4/2010
| 4 | bacterial infection | No headaches or stomach issues, but have had complete loss of appetite and feel unbelievably sluggish and depressed. It knocked the infection out right away, but the side effects are horrible. I can't get any work done and barely have the energy for my 8 month old baby. I rated it a 4 because it works but if there's a next time, I'm requesting another drug. | | F | 27 | 7 days
500 2X D | | 2/26/2010
| 4 | B V | nightmares the first night but i suspect only because i read the comments posted by other patients before going to bed. feel good, was actually looking forward to the loss of apetite but no, never happened:-)all in all no side effects. | | F | 32 |
400 1X D | | 2/25/2010
History | 3 | c diff | no major side effects and I am usually affected. I do take it in applesauce and with a probiotic called Florastor. | I was originally prescribed 125mg four times a day for 10 days. That took care of the symptoms but didn't get rid of the c-diff. Then I took 250 mg three times a day for 10 days, again, symptoms were gone while on it but returned as soon as I missed a dose. Now the MD wants me to take 500mg 3x day... not sure what to do. | F | 41 | 20 days
3X D | | 2/18/2010
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| 4 | paracite | very strong gitters, mind feels like its racing constantly.wake up every hour. extreme bouts of depression and anxiety, and anger. That is the worst part. I have thrown up and always have an upset stomach but I can deal with that part. Its the mind games it plays on you. | not a chemist, but I just don't understand why an antibiotic has to effect the mind? | M | 43 | 7 days
500 3X D | | 2/17/2010
| 2 | abdominal abscess | Initially dry mouth, depressed, extreme fatigue, watery diarrhea, stomach pain. THEN: numbness in hands/ feet, confusion, slurred speech, spacy, unsteadiness, falls x 4, a kind of stomping feet, leaning forward kind of walk. | Benefits outweighed the risk initially. Never told of potential side effects to watch for. I stopped my mom from taking another dose of this medication and most went away. Still weak and a little unsteady. Still with some numbness in her toes. | F | 74 | 10 weeks
500 mg 3X D | | 2/17/2010
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| 2 | Bacterial Infections | Metallic taste, enhanced smelling, diarrhea, loss of appetite, dizziness, fatigue | The side effects are pretty bad and I don't even know if it killed the infections. Its been about 5 days since I've stopped taking it and I still have diarrhea. I'm calling my doctor today. Also it taste terrible. It was a process to psych myself up each time I took it. | M | 23 | 10 days
500mg 2X D | | 2/16/2010
| 4 | Diverticulitis | Nausea, tired, not feeling like I want to eat. Dark urine. | 4 days into treating the diverticulitis (taking Cipro & Flagyl), I was so sick! I threw up the evening of day 4 and was really worried, but I called the nurse help line and figured out that I needed to not take both meds at the same time. Also, needed to eat BRAT-type foods when I took the medication. Day 5, I felt SO much better! I'm still on the meds, and I still don't have much of an appetite, but the "I want to throw up" feeling has gone away. Thank goodness! I'm glad to see everyone else's comments, because it's been a HUGE relief to know it is not just me! | F | 35 | 10 days
500 mg 3X D | | 2/13/2010
| 1 | Diverticulitis | This medicine is horrible. I have dry mouth, metallic taste, nausea, headache, and feel lightheaded. | | F | 45 | 10 days
500MG 4X D | | 2/12/2010
| 1 | bacterial vaginosis | I just can't sleep after being off this drug almost a week. I have pain in the bladder area. Just got hemroids. Lost weight due to loss of appetite. Will I ever feel back to the way I was before I took this. Very worried, please email me how you are doing. | | F | 43 | 7 days
500 mg 2X D | | 2/11/2010
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| 3 | c-diff | dizziness, metallic taste constantly, decreased appetite, mild nausea, dark urine. Dizziness and metallic taste are by far my worst side effects. Definetely looking forward to being done with this med, but is has made the problem it was prescribed for better. | | F | 40 | 7 days
1X D | | 2/10/2010
| 3 | Bacterial vaginosis | Terrible gas, bloating, frequent crumbly stools the first day, nasty taste in mouth, dry mouth, fatigue, lower back ache, burning bladder, pain when urinating, dark orangey urine that smells like onions, constipation days 2-7, general "ick" feeling--tired, depressed, ambivalent. | Have drink ready--something flavored because this med tastes TERRIBLE and it starts to melt as soon as you put it in your mouth. Drink plenty of fluids, that helps with the bladder burning and dry mouth. I hope I never have to take it again. Never had an antibiotic make me feel this crappy. It did help the infection though. | F | 34 | 7 days
500 MG 2X D | | 2/9/2010
| 1 | possible bv | Several severe headaches while taking the drug. Stools became loose during the week, but have gotten much worse since I finished three weeks ago. | I remember taking this drug maybe 20 years ago for e-coli and don't remember any side effects. I am very surprised that I still have the very loose stools now, and have started using immodium 3 times a day. I am glad to have found this website to read what others are saying. I thought that the side effects would have gone away by now. My doctor never said a word about side effects, and neither did the pharmacist. I am going to ask one of them about probiotics. I will NEVER take this drug again. Thanks for all of your comments. | F | 69 | 7 days
500mg 3X D | | 2/5/2010
| 3 | Giardia | Extreme nausea, bloating, fatigue, constant bad taste in mouth and husband says I'm cranky. REALLY??? Three weeks of extreme dirrahea, vomiting and stomach cramps before I was diagnosed. Difficult to work 8 hours a day while taking this medicine. I'm now on day 3 and hope I can last till day 5. | Went to Peru on vacation for 2 weeks and came home with Giardia. I'm sure I will feel the trip was worth it at some point. | F | 53 | 5 days
250 3X D | | 2/4/2010
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| 1 | BV | nausea, metallic taste, constant feeling of thrist, malaise, emotional | I took this for 3 days, first two days werent too bad...except for the constant metallic taste in my mouth and thirst.
On the third day, I was severely nauseous...unable to function in my day-to-day routine.
My BV was mild before I started taking the medicine, I didnt notice it much at all...and this medicine made me feel like crap.
The fourth day, I called my doc, she changed me to doxycyclin...hopefully my experience with it will be better | F | 21 | 3 days
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| 4 | Giardia | a Bit of nausea, dry mouth and metallic taste | After reading all the comments, I was nervous about taking this, however I am on day 4 and the only side effects are a bit of nausea, drymouth and metallic taste. | F | 39 | 4 days
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| 1 | c-diff | By far the worst drug I have ever had to take. After having 2 abd surgeries in the last year and a half, I developed C-diff. Started flagyl with a probiotic and with meals. It is the 5th day for me, 500mg/8hours, and I am so dizzy and so nauseated. I have no appetite and I still have diarrhea. Waiting for my doctor's office to open to call him. Am not taking this morning's dose. | | F | 63 | 5 days
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| 1 | to prevent infection | Nausea, but most of all made me very jittery, lacked concentration and felt --even three days after taking--that I was losing my mind. | I really did not like this drug and I am somewhat relieved to see some other people had similar reactions. | M | 56 | 7 days
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