METROGEL-VAGINAL Reviews (METRONIDAZOLE)Average Rating: 3.4 (812 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare METROGEL-VAGINAL with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR METROGEL-VAGINA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | bacterial infection | I did not experience any of the side effects the other women here did. The gel did come out as a clear discharge the next day so I wore a panty shield. Other than than NO adverse side effects. | After reading some of the other messages here I was not looking forward to the 5 day medication... but I did not have any of the side effects these women had. I even consumed alcohol during the treatment - again no problems. Just thought I would post a positive note for all the women that may be as worried as I was. | F | 38 | 5 days | 1/10/2008 | 5 | BV | Occasional stomach pain, mostly in the evening | I took some acidophilus tablets while on the metrogel and didn't have any signs of a yeast infection. No thick white discharge, just the clear medicine leaking back out. As far as I can tell the infection's gone. I didn't have the fishy smell with the BV, just the leaky discharge. But haven't had that since finishing the metrogel. I haven't tried having intercourse yet so I'm hoping it doesn't come back after that. But I'm going to keep taking the acidophilus. | F | 23 | 5 days | 12/5/2008 | 5 | BV | Honestly...I'm not sure Metro-Gel could have caused anything worse than the smell I'm using it to eliminate. I'm a SEVERELY clean girl (like, bordering OCD, lol) and this whole experience was too much for me. I only had symptoms of BV for 24 hours before running to the doctor for testing...panicky much ? That being said, aside from a little stinging/general sense of ickiness immediately after inserting the medicine, VERY slight headache, and VERY slight nausea that went away quickly after eating graham crackers/toast...I have had no problem with the medication. I am on the 4th day now of a once a day insertion schedule...and the smell was completely gone within 12 hours of the first dose. I was incredibly scared to take Metro-Gel after originally reading this website (though I'm thoroughly glad it exists...It would have saved me from incredible panic if I had experienced any of the aforementioned side effects) but I have had nothing but a positive experience while using it. Side | Don't be scared ladies...just use the stuff. Trust me, you'll feel much better. I was freaked too...but it's really a great medication. I'd take it again if I had to. | F | 25 | 5 days | 12/11/2008 | 5 | BV | None | second time using, absolutely no side effects, symptoms gone after day 2. | F | 27 | 5 days | 8/24/2008 | 5 | BV | That same clumpy discharge. They dont tell you anywhere on the box or the web or the doctor's office the side effects. I had to find out when i was having sex after my BV had cleared up that i was leaking this clumpy pasty stuff. It was very embarassing, luckily my boyfriend was understanding. | F | 22 | 5 days | 8/22/2008 | 5 | BV | Clear discharge with wet toilet paper like clumps, gross! Little tired and some cramping. | I am so happy that the crazy toilet paper discgarge is normal. I took MetroGel one other time for Trich 8 years ago, and i remember some crazy weird discharge back then, but not like this.. It was more slippery clear (God, what we must endure for the Vagina!) | F | 35 | 5 days | 7/28/2006 | 5 | BV | Sorry, my post is below.. forgot to add the I also have a dark brown (assume blood) discharge too.. and yes it seems crazy they would not include the side affects common to all of us who posted here on the pamphlet. I too was about to call the Doc to make sure it was normal. She said I probably shouldn't have sex while on the medicine, duh! They should say absolutely not! I am glad I checked down there before deciding to try! | This is a great Medicine and worth the pain.... | F | 35 | 5 days | 7/28/2006 | 5 | Odor following uterine procedure | This is the second time I have taken Metrogel-Vaginal - the first time was last June, when, at my very first gyno appointment, some abnormal bacterial activity was found - however, they mentioned nothing about bacterial vaginosis, so I don't know for sure whether I had it or not. The second time was after I had a dilate and evacuate procedure for a small cyst, and I noticed a rather strong, foul odor - my gynecologist told me this was quite frequent for post-procedure women, and prescribed the drug again. Both times I experienced the same toilet-papery or cottage-cheese-like symptoms - the second time it contained some reddish clumps because the spotting from the procedure had just stopped a few days prior. What I think the toilet-papery discharge might be caused by is the congealing of the clear gel when it reacts with the already-existing vaginal discharge - notice that nothing clear comes back out after the application? - and since the cervix is closed to keep foreign substances from entering the uterus, it couldn't have disappeared up there. Either way, it helped me greatly - I did have mild cramping, and the discharge lasted a few days after I finished the dosage, but it was a small price to pay. | Drugs are different for EVERYONE. This was just my experience with Metrogel-Vaginal - depending on numerous factors, you may experience more or even less side effects than I did. It's not worth it for everyone - talk to your gynecologist about concerns you may have before or while taking this medication. | F | 19 | 5 days | 7/24/2005 | 5 | Bacterial Vaginosis | The only side effects were the cottage cheese like discharge. I noticed that the first day I took it. Also, Ffr some reason, my vagina turned white. I am guessing it was the discharge. It didn't smell but I still don't like it. I have been off Metrogel for about a week but the discharge is still there. I just started my period today and noticed a big clump of it came out with some light bleeding. | My gynecologist diagnosed me with BV and gave me a 5 day prescription of Metrogel. The first day I started using it I noticed a difference. The smell went away! I would use this medicine again. | F | 20 | 5 days | 10/18/2008 | 5 | BV, Bacterial Vaginosis | This is the 2nd time I've had BV. There were 4 months in between each infection. Both experiences had the same effects. I had TERRIBLE cramping in my lower right abdominal area. Sometimes it also felt like my ovaries were throbbing really hard and going to burst! I also experienced a mild stomach ache and of course a small amount of white discharge. The first time I took MetroGel, I immediately felt better on day 2. I had to finish the 5 day dosage and I was fine until now!! This time, I have taken 2 doses, but I have the gross lumpy white discharge like others have described. I was thinking I have a really bad yeast infection, but thank you all for sharing your stories and making me feel better! My symptoms are slowly minimizing now hopefully I won't get this again! | I hate to insert this stuff, but hey it works. | F | 22 | 5 days | 7/22/2005 | 5 | BV | After a few days of using it I noticed the toilet paper like discharge. It lasted about 2 or 3 days and went away. At first i thought this was a crazy yeast infection caused from the antibiotic w/o any of the usual other symptoms until I came here and saw other people had it. I think it is maybe some of the medication that isn't absorbed by your body coming back out in a different form. Or possibly the meds mixing with your bodies own fluids creatin this wierd toilet paper stuff. Honestly, im not sure- but after visiting this site i see many people have this. Other side effects were mild abdominal cramping, metallic taste in mouth, and a headache (which might not even be in relation to taking the medicine). | The medicine worked well for me. After being on it for 2 days I felt completely cured- but its important to finish the entire prescription so I did. This was my first BV and to me an overall horrrrrrible experience. So i did some massive research! If you're suffering from BV or yeast infection, even UTI a good idea is to take an over the counter supplement of Acidophilus (lactobacillus acidophilus). It is a probiotic (natural healthy bacteria necessary to defend against bad bacteria). It comes in pill form in the vitamin section. It is the good bacteria that is found in your vagina (also intestines, mouth, and urinary tract). It and other probiotics are found in yogurt. A BV is when the good bacteria (acidophilus) is depleted and the bad bacteria takes over. so taking this can help cure BV by giving yourself an ample supply of good bacteria to fight off the BV ( and even yeast infection). Taking it on a regular basis also helps keep your vagina flora balanced greatly reducing BV's and yeast infections. Also taking antibiotics such as metrogel kills both good bacteria and bad bacteria in the vagina. Taking this supplement during and even after treatment insures that your body regains more than enough of the good bacteria to ward off another recurring infection. | F | 20 | 5 days | 6/14/2005 | 5 | BV | slight headache. other than that, NONE whatsoever. | this medicine worked for me. i much prefer this to having to put up with an oral antibiotic. i was getting recurrent infections, because my partner is not circumsized, so those of you who keep getting it may want to consider that as a possibility of why. guys can be treated for it with a medication called Flagyl. oh, and has it EVER occured to anyone that the white clumpy discharge could just be the medicine killing the infection and then letting gravity take its course????!!! i've gotten it each time with this medicine. AND THAT'S ALL THAT DISCHARGE IS - IT'S THE MEDICINE. | F | 26 | 5 days | 2/11/2007 | 5 | BV | I am so glad to see that other people have seen the wet toilet paper discharge. I was freaking out when I saw that!!!! Then I had cramping so that freaked me out even more. I am glad now to see that it is a side effect. I really think they should put that on the medicine instructions and side effects. That would have helped alot. | F | 30 | 5 days | 2/12/2006 | 5 | BV | I started on the metrogel after having tan to brown vaginal discharge. The day after starting the metrogel the brown discharge disapearred, although a white, rubbery discharge started. I was SO scared. Finally I called my MD and was told it is normal and a follow up visit. I still was very concerned until I found this website. | Metrogel needs to put this side effect on the patient information sheet. It would have saved me from 3 days of worrying. | F | 28 | 5 days | 10/27/2005 | 5 | BV | I too was completely freaked out by this clear/white flesh like toilet paperish mucous clumps. Oh my god... what was this! For days I searched afraid of what I was going to find out. I finished the 5 day doses 2 days ago. The clummpy discharge started, about 3 days into the treatment. My period started today and I still have the clumps :o(. How long does this last... the clumps? Thank you sisters... I can breathe a little easier!! | I just wish that the manufactor and the doctors/ pharmacists would deem this important enough to let us know of the possible side effects. I think I will look further into this. | F | 42 | 5 days | 11/24/2006 | 5 | Bacterial vaginosis | I also had thick white vaginal discharge like wet toilet paper, I am so glad I found this site because I did not receive any information on this side effect and was freaking out but i just finished so hopeful it did the job | F | 23 | 5 days | 6/8/2005 | 5 | BV | I have never had BV before and was very worried about using this gel after reading about some of the awful side effects. I am generally very sensitive to medications and was afraid of developing a yeast infection or worse. Yesterday was my last dose and so far, I haven't had any negative side effects. | I made an effort to eat yogurt with active cultures every day during my treatment and also took a homeopathic pill to prevent yeast infections. I am not sure if that is why I did not develop an infection, but I am sure it can't hurt. Does anyone know when you can start to have sex after the treatment or know how to get all the cream out, or does it all just come out on it's own? Thanks! | F | 26 | 5 days | 5/5/2007 | 5 | BV | I was diagnosed with BV and the doctor prescribed metrogel to me. In two days my BV symptoms (i.e. fishy smell, discharge) were gone. However in that same two days I started getting the same clumpy discharge that a lot of other people have described. I'm supposed to use the gel for 7 days total, so I hope in two more days when I'm finished with it, it will go away! Also... DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL while taking this drug!! I made that mistake and I became EXTREMELY nauseous, and vomited a lot the next morning. I know I did not drink enough to cause this, so I'm pretty sure the mixing of the two drugs caused it. I also experience a strange, almost metallic taste in my mouth. However, I think it is curing my BV. If anyone knows anything about this clumpy stuff and if it will go away, please contact me! | F | 19 | 5 days | 10/2/2006 | 5 | bv | none | it works great | F | 28 | 5 days | 5/26/2004 | 5 | infection, maybe BV | After finshed perscription, 2 days of cottage-cheese-like discharge, but that went away and things are normal. Cured the infection. | F | 27 | 5 days | 1/28/2005 |