Drug Ratings for METRONIDAZOLEAverage Rating: 2.5 (1283 Ratings)
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR METRONIDAZOLE | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
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| 4 | Stomach infection | nausea, weakness | F | 27 | 10 days 500 mg | 7/27/2012 | 4 | BV | I'm on my fifth day of metronidazole for BV and it has been quite interesting. I'm not sure if I got a cold the same day I started but here are all the symptoms I've had: -anxiety attacks, narrow vision -severe stomach pain -sore throat -stuffy nose -stuff neck -hearing loss, I imagined because Im so backed up If its from the cold then the stomach pain and anxiety attacks which I've only had three times is definitely from thr meds. Just throwing this out there but midis also gave me an anxiety attack. I actually felt like I was on drugs the whole time. Misconbobulated. Hope this helps. I'm not complaining because it fixed the BV its just very powerful. | F | 26 | 7 days 100mg | 8/21/2012 | 4 | diverticulitis | Let's keep this site fresh, as the side effects were vicious. I got terrified until I found this site near the end of my course and found out many other people had the same issues. Thank You everyone! The worst was the weird mental state. Second worst was a horrible muscle-type ache in neck. Third was fuzzy tongue.If I had known would be so bad, wouldn't have started it while husband on business trip. Put off calling doctor because I had 2 kids to stay with and she had mumbled something about putting me in hospital. Figured I could always call an ambulance. Hung in there, but was really spacey, moody, scared and weak. | This all happened a year ago. The medicine completely treated the diverticulitis. I needed antifungul medicine as followup for fungal tongue infection. I think my diverticulistis is back now and I'm scared to use this again. | F | 57 | 7 days 200 mg 2X D | 7/11/2012 | 4 | BV | None | Didn't want to take it at first but decided to at least try one dosage and see what side effects I had, everyone reacts differently. I toss the pill to the back of my throat and take with a lot of water so didn't get much metallic aftertaste. Always ate a full meal at least 15 prior to dosage. Took each at the exact same time 12 hours apart, 7am and 7pm. I'm half way through my 7 days, I feel fine, and symptoms seem to be clearing. Good luck! | F | 32 | 7 days 500mg 2X D | 6/23/2012 | 4 | infection | I took my last dose last night...i have to go back to doctor for a follow up in a few weeks, but as for side effects...they were dark urine, itching, dull head ache, dry mouth, nasty taste..severe thirsting. Itchy head. But overall not anything that i couldnt handle again if needed. | F | 36 | 7 days 500 mg | 10/19/2012 | 4 | BV | I was terrified to take this medication based on the terrible reviews. The bad reviews outweighed the good. But i took it anyways to cure my BV. The first day i felt a bit jittery and light headed. The second day was about the same. Then the symptoms were basically gone until day 5 when i got a mild sore throat. Over the course of the medication I experienced mild light headed feelings, but not too terrible. Overall, it was not nearly as bad as i expected it to be. But it does leave you with an overall feeling of being off. If i was prescribed this medication again, i would probably ask my doctor for something else. However, I would take it again if it was my only option. It did fix my BV in a matter of days. To me the side effects are bearable, but not enjoyable. | F | 30 | 7 days 500 2X D | 12/26/2012 | 4 | BV | - fatigue - dark urine (which they say is normal) - slowness (I am so sluggish) - need to stay in bed | I had the medication once before to treat BV, it got rid of it but it returned. It made my vag' dry towards the end of its cycle, and I do have a minor headache. The first time i took the medication, i had the flu shot the same day i took it. I was knocked out cold. I thought it was the combination, but maybe it is this medication after all. If your symptoms aren't unbearable by day 2, I reckon you will be okay | F | 23 | 7 days 500mg 2X D | 1/15/2013 | 4 | BV | Terrible insomnia (less than 4hrs of sleep per night), sour mouth, and I have been SO tired. I've done little sleep nights in a row but have never felt this tired before in my life. I haven't had any severe stomach cramps or dizziness but have felt overall icky for days. | I don't think I will be taking this medication again. It seems I was "lucky" this time, but I won't chance worse symptoms next time. | F | 21 | 7 days 500MG 2X D | 7/21/2012 | 4 | BV | Listlessness, anxiety, depression, mood swings | Within an hour of taking the first pill came the mood swings. I was suddenly very angry. Cycled between anger, anxiety, paranoia, depression for the first 2-3 days on this. I've never had issues with side effects from any medication so I certainly wasn't expecting it. Glad to read that others have had similar experiences and I wasn't going crazy. Now I'm on day 5 and feel just fine other than still lacking a little energy, though not nearly as bad as the first couple of days. It seems to have cleared up my infection which is good (hence the good rating), however I'm not sure I'd take it again. | F | 27 | 7 days 500mg 2X D | 5/13/2013 | 4 | stomach infection | Insomnia. Numbness in two toes of right foot. Intense itching and blistering on fingers. Occasional heart palpitations. Night time headache, mild but depressing. | I have a tendency to be allergic to drugs. I will try to stay the 14 day course because this is the main drug for treating stomach ulcers and I need to get rid of the bacteria. Now on day 8. | F | 63 | 14 days | 1/23/2006 | 4 | bacterial vaginosis | dark urine, nauseau, and now a furry, spotty and white tongue. | Nausea was a pain. It's odd; my tongue is furry and white with tiny bumps. I keep getting the sensation that there is something on my tongue that I need to swallow and it's freking me out. But, the infection is gone. | F | 27 | 7 days | 1/18/2006 | 4 | Bacterial Vaginosis | Terrible bouts of nausea and dizziness. But the worst for me has been the lethargy. I will suddenly feel very, very sleepy and will be unable to think about doing anything except going to bed. I've gone to the gym while on this medicine and have noticed that I feel incredibly dizzy and confused while working out. It's gotten to the point that I'm concerned that I may pass out while on the elliptical. | F | 26 | 7 days | 8/2/2006 | 4 | rosacea | In the very beginning, had a couple yeast infections, but have not had any side effects in years. | It was prescribed in a very low dose to control rosacea. I've been taking it 2xdaily for 10 years, with no adverse effects. | F | 49 | 10 years | 5/8/2006 | 4 | tooth infection | continously felt sick, tired, headache as bad as a volcanic eruption, rash that itches out of this world, dizzy, one minute depressed and another giggly, completly on a different planet to the rest of the world and bad stomach | it took 4 hours before the dizzyness and confusion settled in, was followed shortly by the bad stomach and the depression, day 3 saw the amazing headaches that I have ever had and now the itch rash from hell. Im going to stop these tablets a day early and pray that the infection has gone which im not to convinced of but I cannot go on. | F | 34 | 4 days | 9/24/2006 | 4 | Suspected Giardia | Nausea, abdominal pain, lightheadedness, depression, panic attacks, loss of appetite. I was on a 3x 500 daily dose for 10 days. | The drug seem to work, but it has been 4 days since I have stopped taken the med and some of the side effects are lingering. I was wondering if anyone else had side effects that lasted as long and how long it took for them to go away? Starting to worry... | F | 32 | 10 days | 8/5/2006 | 4 | wisdom tooth infection | Itchy red rash on legs, spreading to chest by day 7, mild dizziness and headaches. General feeling of being slightly 'out of it but nothing major compared to other people. | Pain in tooth/gum started to disappear by day 2 and completely gone by day 6. Took 3 x 400mg daily. Taste horrible but OK if quickly swig juice or eat something with more pleasant flavour. Glad to have finished course due to horrible itchy spots on legs but impressed that it sorted out my pain so quickly.Will be happy to have a drink again (as it's Christmas next week!) though read that should wait 24hours after finishing course. Worked well for me as long as infection does not return. | F | 36 | 7 days | 12/18/2006 | 4 | bacterial vaginosis | metallic taste in mouth. Slight headache and nausea | It should come in capsule form. I've recurring BV and these are almost impossible for me to take, even when halved. They are too chalky and no matter what method I try to ease them down - they get stuck in my throat and start to disolve and they are HORRRRRRIDD TASTING! I gag when I take them and ended up up having to stop med. | F | 37 | 7 days | 2/19/2006 | 4 | Bacterial infection | Metallic taste in mouth, loss of libido, depression, headache, nausea, dizziness, coating on tongue. | Side effects are horrendous - did clear infection, though. | F | 30 | 5 days | 2/19/2006 | 4 | Bacterial Vaginitis | I had a horrible metalic taste in my mouth, mainly when I woke up in the mornings. Stomach felt tight and uncomfortable, loss of appetite and very fatigued. | Other than the side effects the medicine cleared up my infection, but it slso left me with another one...yeast infection. So it has its ups and many downs! | F | 21 | 7 days | 8/11/2006 | 4 | B V | Slight cramping first day, that cleared up and no other noticeable side effects (maybe slight lower back ache - not sure if related to it). After reading warnings I was concerned - but all has been fine. | I have one more day of bad tasting 500 MG Metronidazole white oval pills 2 x day (not the generics). | F | 47 | 7 days | 11/21/2006 | 4 | BV | Metallic taste in my mouth - finished the medication 2 weeks ago and still experiencing horrible dry mouth. Had I known this would not have taken the medication. Once my dentist heard I was taking flagyl he wasn't surprised. Said I'll experience this until the medication leaves my system. If anyone else has experienced this please feel free to email me. | F | 37 | 5 days | 12/7/2006 | 4 | Infection from polyps operation | Sever depresson & the metal taste in mouth is awful! Feel really strange like something is wrong, a little upset and teary. Lack of appetite and quite lethargic, was glad I read this site to make me realise these effects are normal! | They are very good for clearing up what ever is wrong but they d9o make you feel very very odd! | F | 28 | 7 days | 11/28/2006 | 4 | Infection from polyps operation | Sever depresson & the metal taste in mouth is awful! Feel really strange like something is wrong, a little upset and teary. Lack of appetite and quite lethargic, was glad I read this site to make me realise these effects are normal! | They are very good for clearing up what ever is wrong but they d9o make you feel very very odd! | F | 28 | 7 days | 11/28/2006 | 4 | Infection in wisdom tooth | Not Much! A bit depressed. A great tip for everyone is to avoid the metal taste in your mouth, squeeze some strawberry/chocolate sauce in your mouth first, add water then the pill and swallow in one! Works wonders...cant taste anything but the sauce!!!1st day had me waking up with a sore throat and blocked nose, but that soon went! | Im on day 4 and tablets have just seemed to have started to kick in!Slept through the whole night tonight without waking up in pain! Feeling good today!Seems to be working! | F | 21 | 7 days | 11/22/2005 | 4 | bacterial vaginosis | I was slightly disoriented in the morning and nauseous thorughout the day. I experienced dizziness and faintness, and actually fainted in the shower! However, that may have been due to the fact that I was taking the medication while I was menstruating and using the birth control patch (ortho evra). | It seems to be clearing up my infection. | F | 18 | 7 days | 11/14/2005 | 4 | infection of cervix | At night very sick for three nights, extremely tired and couldn't think straight at all. Short of breath and waking up drenched in sweat with heart pounding. Developed spots on my legs on final day of taking and this progressed to very hot and itchy whelts. Very low energy levels and funny taste in my mouth - not metallic more like chilli. | I appreciate this treated the problem I had, but I went from feeling fine to being quite unwell and having to miss most of a week at work. | F | 35 | 7 days | 4/8/2006 | 4 | diarrhea (suspected giardia) | pressure behind my eyes and my eyelids and face are swollen, weird itching on my face and back, obviously I am allergic but this did not show up till day 5. Also left terrible taste in mouth. I also had a heightened sense of smell. | I am quitting my 14 day course at day 7. I am going to take a benedryl. | F | 44 | 7 days | 4/7/2006 | 4 | sinus infection | Felt really depressed, didnt want to leave the house some days. When i did i was experiencing panic attacks, which i have never had before. My chest was really tight some days and it hurt to breathe, felt sick a LOT and loads of headaches. Shakes sometimes and dizzyness. | It helped i think, but i'm on eye drops, nasal spray and antihistamines for allergic rhinitis. I finished metronidazole today so we'll see if it was that or the other meds that actually helped! | F | 20 | 7 days | 10/23/2006 | 4 | Tooth infection/abscess | Shaky legs, spaced out. I am taking 500 mg 3x/day along with 1500 mg of Amoxicillin a day. I am on the 4th day of an 8 day course of treatment, & side effects just started today. The horrible toothache is gone, so the medicine is working. My endodontist suggested taking the metronidazole in a spoonful of applesauce so the pill doesn't touch my mouth; this helps tremendously (I tried it once alone & almost gagged). Also, I eat yogurt every morning - thought that would help me avoid any side effects - guess not. | The pharmicist warned me to avoid all alcohol, as well as all products with alcohol, such as mouthwash, cough syrup, etc. | F | 41 | 4 days | 10/12/2007 | 4 | Bacterial Vaginosis | 1st Day-Metallic taste Metallic taste left after first day. I have been on this med for about 5 days now. My side effects are lethargy, occasional dizzines, depressed mood, dark urine, abdominal pain, and loose stool. I also started chormagen so that may have some contribution. However, I know that the lethargy, ocassional dizzines, and depressed mood are from the metronidazol. | I am taking the two doses in one day. Sometimes I take it with food and without. I notice that I when eat food, then take the med in that order, my abdominal pain is decreased. It cleared my bacterial vaginosis within 4 days. Please don't take this with alcohol! Every website I have seen on this medication stresses it. | F | 27 | 7 days | 5/30/2006 | 4 | yes | Dry mouth, loose stool, dizziness, upset stomach and terrible taste in my mouth......dark urine.... | I just noticed, after stopping the medication 5 days ago my tongue is white and furry. Is this normal? Should i see a doctor? I'm scared | F | 34 | 6 days | 6/14/2006 | 4 | BV | feeling horrible just now. Very sick, tired, metsllic taste. Just want to sleep, feel like I'm on another planet. Itchy too.... | Want these side effects to hurry up and go away, the sickness is the worst. May be compounded by the fact I took 2g in one go (almost Christmas and doc said wouldn't be fair to go without alcohol for 7 days when I could have whole dose in one go) and am also on nitrofuraton, which has similar side effects. | F | 41 | 1 days | 12/21/2006 | 4 | bacterial vaginosis | Furry spotty white tounge, also feels like something is on my tounge and it really freaked me out. | The infection cleared up really quickly but by day two I was really freaking out because I dont remember reading anything relatedd to these side effects on the pamphlet. Thanks for this site at least Im not alone | F | 34 | 7 days | 4/14/2006 | 4 | Mouth Abscess | Severe pain/pressure behind eye (like someones trying to poke my eye out from the back) this pain gets worse as the day goes on, until it's just about unbearable by bedtime, depression, anxiety, irritability, short tempered, stomach cramps and pain keeping me awake at night, but I feel tired all the time and a 'funny feeling' in my throat/neck. | I feel horrible, but my abscess does seem to be clearing up. I've been having the problem for 4 years, have had two apicectomy's (the last one 18 mths ago) and thought that one had work. If this clears it up it will have been worth it, but I can't wait to finish the course (I'm on day 5 now, so nearly there HURRAY). I'm so glad I found this page, it's reasurring to know other people have had the same side effects. | F | 43 | 7 days | 8/5/2005 | 4 | Abcess under tooth | Insomnia, extreme anxiety, heart palpitations, sore throat,very dark thoughts, nasty taste in my mouth, no appetite but have to eat before taking this horrible medication, very tired, dark urine, bright orange stools. This medicine is the pits! | I'm just so glad I found this website. I've even had suicidal thoughts. Just horrible and a relief to know that it's not 'just me'. Obviously I had to take something for my tooth but an alternative - if possible - would be preferable. The pain from the tooth is easing. So at least this stuff works. A warning of the emotional side effects would have helped. | F | 52 | 5 days | 7/2/2007 | 4 | gum infection | Taste is literally unbearable- I'm on day two of 5 and I can't finish the course- I've already gagged on two of them - literally impossible! Also feeling kind of dizzy and headachy. | Pain has already stopped however don't think I can finish it | F | 20 | 5 days | 5/26/2006 | 4 | Blastocystis hominis | Like many others, I too had dark urine, some nausea, lots of dizziness, but on the 8th night I experienced temporary psychosis and was freaked out. I ceased taking the meds then. | I took an oral dosage, and I've heard there's also a gel. I think it killed the stomach parasites (though hard to know quite yet) but do wish pharmacists could come up with a slightly less toxic version... | F | 32 | 8 days | 5/28/2006 | 4 | abscess resulting from colon surger | horrible taste most noticable. Constantly ate mints, but nothing got rid of it. Heart palpatations, fuzzy, foggy feeling, feels like eyesight not as crisp, nauseau | Taking with Cipro. I am taking 500 mg of Cipro 2 x a day and 500mg of Flagyl 3 x a day. Also had 3 days intravenous in hospital. I have been on for 4 weeks now and still have about 2 to go. I hope it is helping, but other than side effects, my blood counts are normal again, fevers gone and stomach tenderness decreasing. | F | 39 | 4 weeks | 4/8/2007 | 4 | Suspected gastroenteritis | At the time I had no side affects while taking flagyl twice a day for seven days. However 4 weeks after finishing the medication I am being tested for lactose intolerance (which I did not have before) and has been linked to flagyl because my doctor cannot find any other explaination | F | 24 | 7 days | 10/3/2008 | 4 | Vaginal Bacterial Infection | I had a terrible taste in my mouth, not to mention trying to get the pill down without tasting it. I became depressed and had no energy. I also became naseous and dizzy. | Cleared up the infection. I still have two days to finish the treatment. Can't wait till its over! | F | 20 | 7 days | 6/14/2005 | 4 | Bacterial Infection | The first couple of days, severe headaches, nausea, sever stomach pain and Horrible taste. Now add diarrhea. | It works but you can' t tell depending on your infection because it makes you feel worse then before you started taking the medicine. | F | 24 | 7 days | 6/16/2005 | 4 | vaginosis | terrible taste -- take quickly with lots of water; yucky discharge | cleared up the infection | F | 33 | 7 days | 3/17/2004 | 4 | vaginal infection | I thought i was losing it! I was always tired but I couldn't sleep. I would break out in cold sweats in the middle of night. I constantly felt nausea throughout the day and thought I was pregnant, lose of appetite, wierd white spots grew on my tongue, constantly dizzy, wierd metallic taste in my mouth, loose stool. I had to take it for 7 days, but i couldn't hang on the last day. I gave up! | I hate the side effects but my infection is gone. | F | 26 | 7 days | 9/1/2005 | 4 | Infected , diabetic foot ulser | NO appetite at all, nightmares, dark urine, constipation, nausia, Nasty tasting pill, dizzy spells, headache and confusion | Complete loss of appetite, not good when your diabetic. All the other side effects were minimal however unpleasant | F | 37 | 1 months | 10/28/2008 | 4 | Bacterial infection | The taste is horrible!!! My husband developed away for me to take the pill without vomiting. He rolled the pill in our children's "fruit roll-ups." Placed it in the fridge to get the fruit roll-up hard. You can also take it right away with the fruit roll-up wrapped around the pill. IT WORKS!!! | F | 37 | 7 days | 10/10/2006 | 4 | BV, sinus infection, jaw infection | Side effects were pain in the infected aerea's. Although I'm very susceptible to depression, no problems yet but it's only my 2nd day. | 2x days 500 mg. It looks like I finally found the right drug for this terrible bacteria (resistant to almost everything?!), it has been travelling trough my whole body. I don't care if I'm sick for a week as long as this will go away! And please people, take your whole prescription or at least contact your MD if you plan to quit, because stopping early creates resistant bacteria. This will not only be your problem but also ours! | F | 27 | 7 days | 2/2/2007 | 4 | BV | Extreme tiredness, I've never been so tired in all my life! Furred tongue, thickish white coating and terrible taste in mouth. Little bit of nausea. | Brushing tongue gently with toothbrush and using strong mouthwash seems to be helping the funny taste, sugary foods seem to worsen it. | F | 25 | 5 days | 5/6/2007 | 4 | Vaginal Bacteria Infection | Back pain, extremely tired and fatigue. I felt like I did not want to get out of the bed at all. I was depressed and out of sorts. I felt like I was on the verge of a melt down. | Thank God for the internet! I was just telling some friends that I felt extremely depressed and out of sorts. And she said to me that it could be the metronidazole and sure enough when I did the research I found this out. This is the most awful experience that I have had with the side effects and next time the doctor will have to give me something else in replace of this. | F | 31 | 7 days | 3/14/2007 | 4 | bacterial vaginitis | I was extremely tired all the time, mild headaches, and darkened, smelly urine. Other than that, I was fine. I didnt seem to notice any metallic tastes or anything like that. | Honestly, I was mad I couldnt have any alcoholic beverages. | F | 25 | 7 days | 7/21/2006 | 4 | Bacterial overgrowth (vagina) | This is about the third time I have taken this medication and the first time I have experienced any side effects - metallic taste and lethargy as at day 2 of 7. I am taking a probiotic in conjunction with this to counteract thrush and other problems caused by antibiotics messing with your system. | A lot of people mention furry tongue and vaginal itching, which would be caused by overgrowth of Candida - I have seen that listed as an official side effect of this drug. In the past on other antibiotics I have also experienced diaorreha due to intestinal bacteria becoming unbalanced. The probiotic (ie good bacteria) I am using is very easy to take, is certified organic from a great Australian company who ship all over the world - www.organicaustralia.com.au. I think people should be aware of the repercussions of powerful antibiotics such as metronidazole on their overall health - I believe (ab)use of antibiotics earlier in my life has led to the condition I now have to use this one to treat. | F | 33 | 2 days | 1/11/2007 | 4 | BV | I had drowsiness and insomnia from a couple of days into the 7-day course of two-a-day 500mg, and the taste really is foul...if i'm unfortunate enough to need another course in the future I'm demanding the coated ones! | It did the trick, and the side-effects for me, although undesirable, were no big deal considering that the infection was cleared! | F | 24 | 7 days | 7/20/2007 | 4 | diverticulitis | bad taste in my mouth,cannot concentrate, tired/also taking with cipro for approximately 30 days until surgery | Was hospitalized for diverticulitis. Was prescribed Cipor and Matronidazole for 14 days after hospitailization. Two days after I stopped the doses, the infection immediately came back. I am allergic to penicilin. Surgery scheduled in 10 days. If I stop taking it the bad infection could come back, which would lead to an emergency surgery, and a colostomy bag. Other option is back in the hospital, which is not an option with small children at home. This should be over soon! | F | 35 | 1 months | 2/17/2007 | 4 | Gingivitis | Tasted horrible, I had 50ml of sparkling wine and felt ill very quickly, lasted for a few hours. The day after stopping medication, I had diarrhoea and an upset stomach. | 400mg 3 times a day | F | 31 | 5 days | 5/14/2007 | 4 | C-Diff | I only rated this a 4 because it did work, HOWEVER, it is loaded with side effects that they doctors either don't know about or WON'T tell you about. It did work for me, but now I have had the feeling of hoarsness like laryngitis for about a month now since testing negative for C-Diff. Related? Possibly, but nobody seems to know. If you hang in there it can work, but it's the hanging in there that's HELL! | I told my doctor how this medicine was causing me to have panic attacks and feelings of extremem anxiety and they said, "it's not the medicine it's just you". BS!! They need to LISTEN to what we are telling them about the side effects of this medicine. You are not going out of your mind, it is in fact a direct reaction of this medicine. Good luck to you all. | F | 44 | 10 days | 8/22/2007 | 4 | vaginal infection | Severe headaches, trouble sleeping and depression were the main side effects. Thought I was going nuts, thanks for the list, made me feel better I wasn't the only one. | Cleared up the problem | F | 37 | 6 days | 4/24/2005 | 4 | Tooth infection | Nausea, loss of appetite had to force myself to eat as drug has to be taken with food. Dizziness, feelings of loss of balance, total lethargy, horrid taste in mouth, diarrhoea; completed 5 day course, but in all felt really ill and will request alternative in future. | F | 61 | 5 days | 4/6/2005 | 4 | Tooth infection | Nausea, loss of appetite had to force myself to eat as drug has to be taken with food. Dizziness, feelings of loss of balance, total lethargy, horrid taste in mouth, diarrhoea; completed 5 day course, but in all felt really ill and will request alternative in future. | This is a horrible drug to take and alternatives with fewer side effects should be prescribed. | F | 61 | 5 days | 4/6/2005 | 4 | Bacterial Vaginosis | Metallic Taste in mouth, very sore and swollen throat, extreme pressure in head, almost like a sinus infection. Dizziness and swollen tongue. Symptoms showed up within hours. | DO NOT drink while on it, extremely sick feeling. Seems to have cleared up the infection but not in a pleasant mood. I would suggest asking for an alternative. | F | 20 | 7 days | 1/14/2005 | 4 | Bacterial infection | It gave me a terrible taste in my mouth. I often felt nauseated. I couldn't really eat anything with it. It would sometimes put me in a state of confusion. My head would feel somewhat heavy and I would get mild headaches. It also terribly irritated my throat and tonsils which would then congest and add pressure in my ears. | It did it's job. But I would highly recommend you to ask your doctor if there are any other medications you could take instead of Metronidazole. If not, drink lots of water to help wash it down. | F | 22 | 7 days | 1/26/2005 | 4 | Suspected bacterial gastroenteritis | Fatigue, aching in jaw, "ice-pick" chest pain + arm numbness, pounding heart, dark urine, metallic taste, mild intermittent depression, dark khaki-colored stools, anxiety | This drug works (my cholera-like dysentery went away in 24 hours) but the side effects are extremely unpleasant. I'm glad to have found this page; it allayed my fears that I was having a heart attack! I'm hoping to make it through the full course but after tonight's little episode I'm not sure I can. Taking 500 mg four times daily for one week. Doc's original recommendation was 500 mg three times daily for 10 days but I am getting married next weekend and I told my doctor I **would** be having champagne that day, so she suggested a shorter course of Flagyl vs. a longer course of Vancomycin but warned "the infection might come back". I think I will go down to the original 3-a-day dose in hopes the side effects will be mitigated enough to make it through (sigh) 3 more days... | F | 45 | 4 days | 3/24/2007 |