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 |
| 4 | Bacterial Vaginosis | Slight cramping, Clumpy white discharge | I really had no side effects. Really, I just had slight cramping and this clumpy white discharge. Seems like the BV is gone and that's all I could hope for. It was easy to use and convenient (IMO) I'd rather do the gel then the pill because I'd rather it go to the site of the problem rather then through my whole body. As for the clumpy white discharge I'm thinking it's just a side effect of the gel but if it is a yeast infections as others state they got with similiar discharge, I have no pain, itching, or discomfort. Just the discharge which has no odor. It's just there. However, if it is a yeast infection, I'd rather have that then the BV. | F | 19 | 5 days 70 MG 1X day | 12/22/2011 | 4 | poss. BV | back pain, diarrhea, headache | I always assumed that what goes in the vagina must come out. This stuff never came out. It had to be digitally removed. I'm wondering if it has to do with being post menopausal. If thats the case, then one would also assume that semen doesn't come out anymore either. And if that were the case, then that could be the set up for a potential of BV, right?? | F | 53 | 5 days 1X day | 3/3/2012 | 4 | Thick cottage cheese like discharge insomnia and tingling throughout my body | Thick cottage cheese like discharge which I figured was from the meds I got that the beginning of day 2... Last nite which was my actual 2nd dosage I had insomnia and tingling throughout my body whic was irritating as heck! But the smell was gone the first day! After reading some of these comments I pray that this doesnt come bk! Its messy and embarrasing. The these side effects are a major downer. I hope this tingling goes away soon also. It always good to know you're not the only person going through a situation! | F | 24 | 5 days .75% 1X day | 4/28/2012 | 4 | BV | White cottage cheese like clotting | I've been battling BV for 4 years now on and off... I have tried the pill, it made me horribly sick & miserable, the gel I have had no side affects other then the white clumps, at first I freaked out because nothing is listed on the side affects then I started doing research on it. I'm guessing its pretty normal.. Someone should really bring that up to whoever make it though. I love the gel it worked great :) | F | 22 | 5 days .75% 1X day | 5/9/2012 | 4 | BV | None | I began experiencing a fishy odor that had never been there before. I did some research online and saw that semen and/or glycerin soap could be the cause (both of which I had been exposed to). A new sexual partner may also be the cause. I bought the Vagisil ph kit and my level was 7. Visited the doc who prescribed Metrolgel and Fluconozale simultaneously. The gel was for the BV and the other for a possible yeast infection. Unfortunatly the gel kills all the bacteria putting you at risk of a yeast infection - the Fluconozale takes care of that. I got two doses: one to take at the beginning of treatment and one to take after the five days of Metrogel. I also went out and bought a probiotic from the health food store. They sell the live cultures refrigerated - Renew Ultimate Flora Vaginal Support. It's pricey but I think well worth it (make sure the pro biotic you get is NOT dairy based which may have an adverse reaction). I'm also taking a dose of cranberry tablets and garlic tablets just to boost my immune system a bit. I take veggie based prenatal vitamins as a habit for slight hair loss and I think the folic acid in them has also helped me. I've been on probiotics, cran and garlic for 5 days, vitamins for about a year, and I just had my first dosage of Metro last night. I notice the odor is at least 50% less and I'm hoping all will be over soon. I will use rephresh gel a few days after the gel treatment hopefully just for maintenance and then assess how my body is reacting. | F | 34 | 5 days 5 grams 1X day | 3/31/2012 | 4 | BV | White clumpy discharge and cramps. | I've been taking this for 3 days and just now noticing a change in the smell, which is good because I missed the morning dose I was supposed to take. So, I supposed if I was faithfully taking it, the smell would have already been gone but so far so good. A few cramps here and there but nothing major. I have no itching, no nausea, no headaches, but just a little cramping right after I apply. I just hope I dont contract a yeast infection after I'm all finished. | F | 20 | 5 days 0.75% 1X day | 7/13/2012 | 4 | F | 20 | 5 days | 4/4/2006 | 4 | Bacterial vaginitis | None except for the post dosage white rubbery DISGUSTING discharge. | I really liked this medication and it rectified the awful vaginal itching I was having; however, the discharge which began the morning of my final dosage is simply vile. None of the patient information states that it is a white rubbery discharge, which would have been helpful seeing that I thought I had a Wisconsin dairy working in my vagina. I am going to my OB-GYN today to be checked and to also tell him to NEVER give this to me again if there is a proven, effective oral form. | F | 34 | 5 days | 3/13/2006 | 4 | bv | White discharge very much like wet toliet paper. | I was so scared my doctor also didn't mention this possible side effect thank goodness for this site. | F | 26 | 5 days | 10/2/2005 | 4 | BV | Found in a pap smear. Same white discharge "clumps" started on second to last day, clinging to the applicator on removal. Will It go away? Have hot weekend planned! | F | 44 | 5 days | 1/12/2006 | 4 | Bacterial vaginosis | Has the same clumpy white discarge that mostly everyone else experienced within a couple of days. Was only on it for five days. It got rid of the fishy smell and I think the bacterial infection is gone. However, I have had pains in my lower abdomin, uterus, ovaries, and pelvic region since 2 days after using it!!!! It has now been about 5 weeks since I have used it. I am still having these pains. I went to my gyno twice since then, got tested twice for any possible std's and all were negative. Also did an ultrasound to check for cysts. Everything is normal. Has anybody else been experiencing these pains for such a long time after taking this medication? | Please would like to know!! My gyno said he doesn't know what's going on and that everything looks fine. I am seriously freaking out! | F | 22 | 5 days | 6/23/2006 | 4 | BV 5 months pregnant | I thought I had a Yeast Infection at first until my OB visit where she confirmed it was BV. I was afraid to use the drug with my pregnancy but, because I was so miserable and feared going into pre-term labor (BV can cause this) I used the drug. The first night, the itching got worse than before, I had mild burning and I had some pinkish discharge the next day. My doc said this was due to the applicator rubbing against the vaginal wall and tearing away some of the already sensitive tissue due to the infection. The second night I began having the "wet toilet paper" discharge and until this rating board (thank goodness)I thought it was just that-- wet toilet paper. I will be taking my second to last dose tonight. I no longer have any cramping, lower back pain or flank pain and I think it is working. I am worried about my baby but God-willing it will all be okay. I will be contacting MetroGel and ask them to add the side-effects to the leaflet. They are important to know! | I am thankful that it is working and I would recommend it. I will post another posting after my baby is born to let you know if, heaven-forbid, it caused anything or if I had any complications due to the medication. | F | 31 | 5 days | 12/5/2005 | 4 | Bacterial Vaginosis | Thick, white, clumpy, toilet paper-like discharge. Absolutely disgusting! | I've had BV quite a few times and have always found Metrogel effective in curing it. The odor always disappears within 1-2 days of the first dose of the medication. However, soon after, I develop the awful discharge that everyone else on the website mentions. At first, I immediately went to my doctor thinking it was a yeast infection and was told that it was just the discharge associated with the medication. It was scary and continues to disgust me. I think I will try the oral medication next time around. | F | 29 | 5 days | 11/7/2005 | 4 | BV | Like everyone has already said i was vewry glad to stumble upon this sight to find out that the discharge is normal..but i want to have sex again, hah! And for all of you that have re-occuring BV..my doctor said to use a condom for a month after you stop taking the medication so your bacteria can return to normal...i dont know if anyone knew that, but it might help! | F | 20 | 5 days | 9/16/2005 | 4 | Bacterial Infection-Gardenella | I think this product is helping alot! I started off by using the pill and it made me feel like complete crap and got horrible horrible side effects from it. So my doctor thought the gel would be better for me and surprisingly have had little to no side effects. All I've had is some stomach cramps, gas, ans thick white cottage cheese discharge (which is the medicine/bacteria coming out). I've also just experienced little itching as well. I know some people have gotten yeast infections from this medication but that is easily curable as well. :) hope this helped others! | F | 21 | 5 days | 2/15/2013 | 4 | bv | This is my first time havin bv that i kno about. I am on day on and expiericing very bad cramps and have slight headache with dizziness and very tired | F | 18 | 5 days | 2/4/2013 | 4 | BV | First time being treated for BV i was prescribed the pill i had severe side effects and stopped taking it after one dosage. Second time i went in, I got metrogel and it was alot easier to use, but i still had pretty bad side effects; extremely fatigued, heavy gel like discharge especially with activity(understandle, i believe it was just the gel making its way out), drymouth, nausea, sore throat, woke up with my whole left leg asleep, trouble breathing, body aches, & i felt really moody. | I would recommend this over the pill. | F | 20 | 5 days .75% 1X day | 3/9/2013 | 4 | Bacterial vaginosis | I had a discharge kinda like ricotta cheese after starting this medication .. I was told it was normal - so ladies don't freak out . Also, I had red/brownish discharge - also started bleeding . While taking it . I'm still taking this medication and tonight is my last dosage and , symptoms have pretty much cleared up and, after day one the horrid fishy smell went away and that's when the nasty discharge began . I did experience nausea , light headedness , fatigue , moody and, loss of appetite . The oral pills were way worse and didn't work at all for me . If I had to take this medication again for Bc - I definitely would. Felt better instantly | F | 24 | 5 days .75 | 4/20/2013 | 3 | BV | Clumpy white discharge, cramping, nausea, fatigue. | I'm 25 weeks pregnant, and my doctor prescribed me this stuff. The clumpy discharge didnt appear till day 4, but scared me because I was concerned for the baby. I read it was normal though, i feel queasy often. Hoping this doesnt have any effects on my baby..I feel him kick alot, but I also have been cramping way more than usual. | F | 5 days .75 1X day | 6/3/2013 | 3 | bv | frothy discharge | This did not seem to stop my bv at all although it was a very soothing gel. I'm now on a 10 day oral version which seems to be doing the trick. My discharge is finally drying up. I'm also taking Rephresh which claims to maintain the proper ph level in the body. It's worth taking a look at. This is my first experience with bv and hopefully my last. | F | 28 | 5 days | 5/3/2006 |