METROGEL-VAGINAL Reviews (METRONIDAZOLE)

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METROGEL-VAGINAL  (METRONIDAZOLE):  This medication is used to treat certain types of bacterial infections in the vagina. Metronidazole is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria.   FDA Approval Date: 1992-08-17 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 4  Bacterial vaginosis infection Vaginal bleeding like I was having a period. The problem is I'm 70 years old so not a period. Didn't have any bleeding before taking this gel, also experiencing cramping. F 70 5 days
5mg 1X day
5/28/2021
 1  BV It caused severe vaginal burning, low abdominal pain, dizziness, sore throat, throat felt as if something in it, metallic taste in mouth, sore tongue.., It caused severe vaginal burning, low abdominal pain, sore throat, felt as if something stuck in throat, trouble swallowing, metallic taste in mouth, sore tongue, ears blocked, felt horrible. F 68 2 days
.75mg 1X day
7/18/2021
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 1  Bacterial vaginal infection I started getting tingling in my fingers after 2nd day. After 4 days my legs from ankles up were feeling numb and tingling all the time. I didn't know this was a side effect until I read about it on line. I have been off the medicine for 2 days and I'm still feeling the tingling in my legs. When will it stop. How can I get all of the med out of my body? I will never take this drug again. F 68 5 days
7.5 MG 1X day
4/26/2012
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 1  bacterial vaginitis racing heart I will refuse to take it again F 67 3 days
5/1/2009
 3  bacterial vaginosis/yeast infection Lower stomach discomfort, loose bowels, slimy blobs show up on the feces, burning and slight pain on urination, itching and hives. Hopefully it is gone and I won't have to use it again. There must be a better way to cure BV. F 66 5 days
5/14/2005
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 3  bv Burning and soreness and dryness on outside of vagina. Lasted 7 weeks from time i finished medication. Had discharge the whole time i finished meds. Never had any relief for entire 7 weeks. Was retested 2 more times for bv and everything else in that time frame and all tests were negative. These side effects were from metro gel vaginal only. Doctors agreed. F 65 5 days
.75 1X O
7/10/2014
 5  bv none other than heavy discharge AFTER the treatment I was fine the five days taking the RX...but two days after treatment, I started getting the chunky white discharge. I panicked! I called my doctor and she informed me it was "bacteria die off" and the medicine doing its job... NOT a yeast infection. I feel that this very common concern should clearly be addressed with the information given with the medicine. Also doctors should advise that this will or could happen...it would save them time by not having to take calls and explain it. Shame on all for not let us know and sparing us the worry and stress. F 63 5 days
5gr 1X day
9/23/2014
 5  Metrogel-vaginal The positive was that I got a very soothing feeling vaginally during the entire time I took the gel except for the 6th day. Then I started to experience burning. I got so sick on Metro Gel cream I wasn't sure I could go the full 10 days, so didn't. I also didn't fill the applicator to the top. I knew I couldn't tolerate that much medication.I felt nausea the entire time. Headache. Horrible stomach cramps. Dizzy. I only stayed with it because it really works. I have the white gross clumps of discharge that sure look like yeast. I would have started to take Diflucan, but haven't after reading all the wonderful posts on here. I am seeing my doctor on Monday to get cultures done to make sure the BV is gone, and this isn't yeast. I dread taking it again because of the side effects. I literally had to stay home, but the relief immediately from the smell and itch is well worth it if you can stand the side effects. I couldn't tolerate the pill so glad this is available. Less of both evils F 61 6 days
1X day
9/5/2014
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 3  Yellow discharge None other than discharge when wiping which ranges from sticky yellow or clumpy yellow to thick creamy white or yellow/white chunks. Still experiencing this 3 days after completing treatment. When does it stop? F 61 5 days
5 ml 1X day
9/1/2020
 3  Yellow discharge UPDATE ON PREVIOUS REVIEW The awful thick yellow gel discharge lasted just over two weeks and would probably have lasted longer but on one occasion, there was so much that I scooped it out (I know I shouldn't have but was so uncomfortable!) The amount varied from day to day with some of the worst days nearer to the end of the two weeks. Just when I thought it was stopping, off it would go again. Been clear for two full days now so fingers crossed it is finished. On the plus side, it seems to have worked but I am definitely not a fan of this medication and would be very reluctant to try it again. Annoyed that the side effects seem so common but nothing mentioned on the medication leaflet about it. If it did, it would be far less scary and stressful for the patients using it. Thank goodness for this forum! Ended up with a UTI :( F 61 5 days
1syringe 1X day
9/13/2020
 1  Bv Severe yeast infection after only 2 days. Taking Diflucan now had no cramps before metrogel. Now I do. Also some bleeding. Waaaay past period years. Horrible itching and swelling that is a direct result of the gel Never again! Do yourself a Favor and take the oral route More harm than good with the gel F 61 2 days
30 1X day
10/12/2020
 4  bacterial vaginitus The only side effect was a little burning at first which went away by day 2. This medicine helped with the discomfort and that constance itch and burning of skin went a way after a few days of use. The doctor told me to use gel for 10 days twice a day because I have type two diabetes. I got this because I was on antibiotics for a few weeks. I also have been taking probiotics and eating yogurt.I do stay away from sugar etc. It seems that with diabetes it is easy to get these infections know matter what you do. The itch itch just came back today after a few months so I am on my second prescription of the medicine. Just started using it today and the itch is under control already. So glad for this medicine and will use it again. It has made my life better but just want this to finally go away for good. Thanks to this web site I knew what to expect from using the gel the first time. I too wish that all the warnings where printed on the paper that happen from using the gel. Maybe our doctors should better inform us what to expect from using this gel. Hopefully this time the medicine will cure it for good and it will stay gone. F 60 10 days
9/25/2009
 1  NONSPECIFIC VAGINITIS BURNING INTERNALLY ON SECOND DAY OF USE. STOPPED IMMEDIATELY SINCE I HAVE BEEN PUTTING UP WITH EXTERNAL VAGINAL BURNING FOR TWO MONTHS. I AM POSTMENOPAUSAL (60 YRS OLD). HAD WHITE CLUMPY DISCHARGE AFTER TWO DAYS OF STOPPING METROGEL. ASKED OB/GYN NURSE IF THIS COULD CAUSE A YEAST INFECTION. ANSWER WAS DEFINITELY YES SO I ASKED FOR A SCRIPT FOR DIFLUCAN AND HAVE STARTED THE DIFLUCAN 3 DAYS AFTER STOPPING METROGEL. STILL HAVE VAGINAL BURNING. GOING TO SEE A SPECIALIST THIS WEEK. WOULD AVOID USING IT AGAIN. WISHED I KNEW ABOUT THIS SITE SOONER. F 60 2 days
1/1/2007
 4  BV I have had some abdominal cramping, back pain, and fatigue. I have had to use this medication several times, but it has always done what it was supposed to do. I noticed many posts referencing a white clumpy discharge. It is not uncommon to develop a yeast infection while using this medication. Perhaps a probiotic protocol during (and a while after) use would be beneficial. Unfortunately, this is rarely part of the discussion BEFORE people start using it, so it is very disturbing to witness a new symptom during treatment, not realizing the medication is creating yet another (different) problem. Good luck! F 59 5 days
0.75% 1X day
10/8/2020
 2  Bacterial vaginitis White discharge, like wet toilet paper. I had no discharge or symptoms before using Metrogel, now a week after using it I still have this discharge F 59 5 days
11/21/2004
 2  Bacterial infection Cramps... Bloating.. Lower back pain... Sore breast... Diarrhea.. Sleepless.. Gas.. Hate it.... We need more Research... F 58 5 days
8/28/2018
 4  my md gave me exam and saw it. trea Slight headache and lower back pain and little burning on 2nd dosage Have any one know if this is normal are how long does it take before you know any results F 55 5 days
0.7
1/17/2016
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 3  bv bleeding, cramping, headache, tiredness, anxiety, fuzzy head and bouts of intense and irrational behavior fortunately, no white discharge but I did have bleeding - totally freaked me out because I've had a hysterectomy, so that didn't seem right. pretty equal measure of physical and emotional side effects. it does seem to clear up the bv though and I guess I'd use it again if I needed to. wish I'd read this during treatment. F 55 5 days
11/25/2008
 5  Dr. diagnosed me with BV. None whatsoever It sticks inside me really well. I recommend wearing a pad during the day, just to guard against messiness. F 54 5 days
30 MG 1X day
5/24/2010
 5  bV My MD recommends Using one time after intercourse. Works great. Would rather prevent it than deal with it. Has anyone else tried this? F 54 5 times
1X O
6/15/2010
  

METROGEL-VAGINAL  (METRONIDAZOLE):  This medication is used to treat certain types of bacterial infections in the vagina. Metronidazole is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria.   FDA Approval Date: 1992-08-17 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

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