| Key to ratings for metrogel-vaginal: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine. |
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| 3 | Bacterial infection | White clumpy discharge. | I like other women am enduring the tissue paper like discharge. I finished my 5 day Metro Gel regimine and took a strong Probiotic with it to help prevent yeast. Now this! Not interested in going back to the doctor. | F | 34 | 5 days | 1/31/2010 | 3 | BV | Abdominal pain, bloating. Day 3 had clumpy white tissue paper-like clumps in an egg white consistency....talk about freaked out. None of the literature mentions this, it REALLY should. Day 5 had a brownish discharge, slight burning, intense itching, but ended up having a yeast infection as well. Don't know if it worked or not yet. No odor, but things aren't normal because it's metallic smelling now. Fingers crossed. | I think it worked better than the clindimycin did (which I was on for two cycles and it did nothing). I hope this works...I don't want to take the oral due to the extreme side effects. I didn't drink during gel treatment because of the warnings. I too wish there were other options out there....it's not like rocket science! | F | 39 | 6 days | 1/27/2010 | 3 | Because my doctor told me to | During treatment, white clumpy discharge with blood mixed in it on underwear; after treatment white clumpy discharge that stays lodged inside of me. | I used the gel for 5 days. I have been completed with the treatment for almost a week but I still have the white clumpy discharge, but it doesn't come out. It seems stuck inside of me. I am not sure why my doctor told me to use this medicine so I can't say if it helped my symptoms because I didn't have any. But I wish this discharge would stop. My husband was grossed out by sex because stuff was coming out on him. When does this go away? | F | 31 | 5 days | 1/27/2010 | 3 | BV | Nausea, lightheadedness, cramps, strange metallic/mediciney taste in my mouth, headache, fatigue, diarhea. Icky slimy red-brown goo discharge, but I haven't had the white discharge like others experienced (that sounds like a yeast infection). | I had only the mildest of symptoms and was at my Gyn for my annual check up and mentioned it. She looked at a smear under the microscope and said it was BV and game me the choice of the gel or pill. I chose the gel. I feel horrible. I'm glad I found this site because I thought the red-brown goo was an early onset of my period mixing with the medication. (Interesting that residual medication turns that color.) I can't wait to be finished this and just hope I don't get a rebound yeast infection. I can't believe there isn't something else available that would work on this problem and not have these side effects -we're not exactly talking about a rare condition here. | F | 47 | 5 days | 1/26/2010 | 5 | BV | None whatsoever. | I had to take this after the oral version (Flagyl) caused extreme nausea. I had absolutely no side effects from Metrogel. I was a bit nervous after reading all the comments here about women experiencing weird toilet-papery discharge. I had no discharge at all; it seemed like all the medication that wasn't absorbed came out when I urinated first thing in the morning. I also drank wine in moderation while using Metrogel with no reaction although this is discouraged due to the oral version being notorious for horrible, Antabuse-type reactions to alcohol consumption. Overall I highly recommend this drug and will never use Flagyl again. As a side note, I also took probiotics during the course of treatment with Metrogel to counteract the negative effects of the antibiotic, and I plan to continue to take probiotics to avoid any further vaginal infections. | F | 40 | 5 days | 1/16/2010 | 3 | BV | The first few days I only experienced grayish watery discharge with pinkish infection in the middle in the morning with a bowel movement (like a blob). Did 6 at night treatments. I am on day 11, the past 4 or 5 days I have had curdy white discharge as everyone else. Just when I think its gone, there it is again. Very discouraging as its so gross. Lower back pain and cramping throughout treatment. Just ant to be sexual again. | I am not sure I would take this again. The symptoms are horrible but hopefully the infection will be cleared. If not better in two days calling doctor. | F | 20 | 6 days | 1/14/2010 | 4 | Yeast Infection | A lot of white discharge after the first 2 days of treatment, bad cramps and also bloating. Warning: do not drink any alcohol with this medication, I forgot that I was on this medication and had a glass of wine with dinner one night and wasn't able to eat for 3 days after that, felt like throwing up. | F | 21 | 5 days | 1/12/2010 | 3 | BV | The 5th day, i put in a bit more than usual (I just wanted to make sure it worked) and became extremley nauseated. Its been about 4 days since I've finished the metro gel and this clumpy white crap is STILL coming out of me. It DOES look like balled up tissue, the consistency is thick and gross, it's white and there is no odor, no itching, no burning. I am terrified to be intimate with anyone because i don't want anyone to think i have "something". How long will this continue. My annual exam is in two weeks, so we'll see. UGH! | Next time I will gladly just take the pills! | F | 28 | 5 days | 1/9/2010 | 5 | BV | Mild abdominal cramping, white clumpy dishcharge, bloody dishcharge | I definitely prefer this medication. I hate the pills which caused many, many side effects beside tasing horribly. I've taken the gel many times and always works like a charm, despite side effects. For those who are/were pregnant, the pamphlet I was given does state that this med should not be given in the first trimester because it could end in miscarriage. | F | 33 | 2 days | 1/7/2010 | 3 | BV | burning, white clumpy discharge, reddish brown discharge | i did not have a lot of discharge or a smell but after going in for my yearly exam i was told that i had BV, i am only on day 2 of treatment but i was alarmed when i saw so much strange discharge sense the gel was clear, i am hoping that this clears up and after the 5 days i am ready for intercourse, i was severely dry (not usually a problem of mine) for about a week before the doctor told me i had BV maybe the infection cause my dryness | F | 20 | 2 days | 12/8/2009 | 3 | BV | Had a little abdominal cramping and felt a little light headedwith a yeast infection. | I think metrogel is better than the pills the pills are awful I was vomiting ever time I took it and after the I was done taking the medication went back to the doctor and still had BV. Metrogel works for me people have to understand that medications effect different people in different ways if you have not taken a medication before you should ask your doctor and read the insert before taking it I did. I aslo experienced a yeast infection which was horrible but my doctor told me that metrogel may tamper with the normal flora in my vagina and a yeast infection may occur. I received medication for the yeast infection and was fine. My doctor also suggested that I take the one day pill for the yeast infection soon as I start the medication for BV which works for me | F | 34 | 5 days | 12/6/2009 | 5 | BV | dizziness + increased heart rate with first dose only, clumpy discharge. | I posted on 11/20. I completed the five day course almost a week ago, and all my symptoms are gone. It's great to be back to normal! The creepy white discharge went away a day or two after the final dose. Though, I think finally having sex helped clean it out... I'm also wondering why the pamphlet mentions only "discharge" for the side effects, and not "white clumps." I don't consider discharge and white clumps to be the same thing! | F | 22 | 5 days | 11/27/2009 | 3 | BV | I too am having the white clumpy discharge, but it did not start until 2 days after I finished the medication. | I did go and buy Monostat 1 day pill because I thought I was getting a yeast infection. I wish I had read this site first. Do any of you know how long the discharge lasts? One woman said it went away after 5 days. Can anyone else tell me their experience? How long did it take for the excessive white/clumpy discharge to go away for you? | F | 34 | 5 days | 11/27/2009 | 5 | BV | White / sometimes a little brown chunky discharge - like wet toilet paper - odourless and no itching. No other pain (eg burning) or side effects as described by others on this site. Lucky me! | Cleared up my BV which the oral medication did not - I took 3 oral courses and it kept recurring, but now the smell is gone. I am very surprised that there is nothing on the product disclosure brochure about the white discharge. I was quite concerned about it and went to my doctor today who has now done a swab and sent it for examination and is also calling my gynaecologist for advice. All of this drama could have been avoided if this side effect was listed on the pack. My doctor said that the discharge did not look like thrush and the rest of my vagina and vulva looked normal. My question is..... how much longer will this discharge go on for? I finished taking the gel for a week now and I'm still getting it. And, what does it mean? Is it a secondary infection or a beneign side effect that will simmply pass. Irresponsible of the manufacturers not to address these issues. | F | 36 | 7 days | 11/25/2009 | 5 | BV | None, beyond a little discharge on the 5th day. I didn't encounter any of the other symptoms mentioned here, i.e. odd discharge, burning or dizzyness. The drug seemed to work as advertised. This is the first time I've taken this drug, and really had no adverse side effects. | I took this drug after I was diagnosed with BV. Major symptom was itching and irritation. By day three on Metrogel those symptoms were resolved, and I began to feel much better. I will say that before starting the Metrogel I started taking FemDophilus, took it during my 5 day course, and will continue for at least a couple of weeks. It is supposed to: 1. increase the cure rate of the drug; 2. keep a potential yeast infection away; and 3. rebalance your flora so bv doesn't come back. It has been a week since I finished the last dose and so far so good. | F | 46 | 5 days | 11/23/2009 | 4 | bacterial vaginosis | increased heart rate and a bit of dizziness after first dose. Not enough to make me stop taking it. | Tonight is my 4th dose (out of five). The odor and inflammation is completely gone. I inserted the gel right before bed, so I didn't have any problems with leaking. You have to hold the applicator in place when you fill it, or else it shoots off :) I have a noticeable amount of clumpy white discharge (odorless), which I'm hoping isn't the beginning of a yeast infection, but I'm not too worried about it. I read this site before going to the gyno and it freaked me out! But I have to say, MetroGel is working and I really don't have any side effects. I would recommend it for bacterial vaginosis, but, as you other ladies have proven, it's not for everyone! | F | 22 | 5 days | 11/20/2009 | 4 | BV | A LOT of burning in the beginning, irritated vulvar skin, slight nausea, some of the white, speckled, "toilet paper" discharge everyone else mentioned. | I'm only on the 2nd day of use, but my BV symptoms (internal stinging, odor, white discharge) have cleared up so far. The first day after applying it, it burned like hell off and on throughout the day as the gel leaked out. My skin was bright red, but it seems to have subsided today. Hope it works! | F | 25 | 2 days | 11/19/2009 | 1 | BV | Abdominal Cramping (very bad..and I have a high tolerance for pain. I couldn't even pull in my abdominal muscles). Lower back pain. White discharge that looks like little pieces of toilet paper. Something mixed with the gel (but white in color) dropped out of my vagina into the toilet..made a huge splash. | Ok, so this medication has yet to clear up any symptoms, actually I have more symptoms than I started out with. I had an odor and some itching to start out with (I thought the itching was an allergic reaction because the hole of my behind itches too). NOW I have itching still in my vagina and behind, but it has spread upward to my labia too, discharge, and hard pain in my abdomen and lower back. I couldn't wait until the weekend was over to call my doctor. I called him today and explained the symptoms, telling him that I may have a worse yeast infection now (I tried to tell him that I still have the itching from BV but he kept interrupting)..he said that the discharge may be some fluids mixed with the gel and that I should immediately stop the gel, take some tylenol and call him wednesday. I'm hesitant about stopping the medication, I will still need something else because the itching is STILL here. Scratching my vagina with my nails is not sanitary and it hurts. | F | 28 | 4 days | 11/16/2009 | 2 | BV | it leaked out constantly, with burning and cramping. horrible white clumpy discharge. the smell disappeared. | this was a last resort due to my last episode of BV where i was given the oral metro pills. (where i experienced really bad side effects) | F | 20 | 10 days | 11/13/2009 | 2 | BV | Heart racing, burning, cramping from abdomin, my lower back and down my legs, severe UTI like symptoms. I have SLE (Lupus) and it brought on a nasty flare up too. | I only took one dose and was totally unable to walk yesterday due to the horrific pain. I was just checked for a UTI and it feels like pain level of 10. It hase been 40 hours since the one and only dose and I am still in extreme pain. I can't say not to take it because I am sure that it has helped many people. Lupus sufferers beware though. | F | 34 | 1 times | 11/11/2009 | 5 | bacterial vaginosis | Horrible large hard white chunks discharge. It was accompanied my my reglular clear, watery discharge. The chunks were huge and hard unlike anything I've seen, very embarassing if you wany to have intercourse. My doctor suggested to douche with viniger/water solution. This worked use 6 housr prior to sex so you don't smell like viniger! Overall this medicine worked extremly well. Much better than the pill form. | F | 22 | 5 days | 11/8/2009 | 1 | no reason. wacko doctor | immediately after first dose had racing heart | Can't believe a medical doctor actually prescribed this stuff to me. I had no symptoms of bv, no discharge, pain, itching, smell, NOTHING. I even had a normal pap smear! I came in with abdorminal pain which I later found to be a cyst. My doctor actually prescribed something the causes abdorminal pain, when I came to here for abdorminal pain. She never mentioned how to use the stuff, what it was for, what the side effects were. I am extremely sensitive to medicines and hate taking them. Especially for illnesses I don't have! I cannot believe my doctor! I always use this website when starting new medicine and am sorry I waited until after my first dose to read the comments on this terrible terrible drug | F | 19 | 1 days | 11/4/2009 | 4 | BV | Slight abdominal cramping, slight headache, minimal discharge. | Reading all of these comments are really scaring me but I am on day 4 of 5 and so far all of my side effects have been pretty moderate. Day 3 had bad abdominal/back pains, but only lasted for a bit. Only a tiny bit of discharge, nothing crazy. I didn't have any symptoms before taking this medicine. Planning on having sex the day after dosage is done and am NOW super worried after reading all these comments... I shouldn't have looked it up! But thx for all the tips. Hope you guys are hanging in there! | F | 26 | 5 days | 10/25/2009 | 3 | BV | I had the huge clumpy discharge that a lot of you seemed to be having. I had it on day 3 and day 5. Both times however I had a bowel movement with it. Asked nurse the first time...she didn't seem too worried (was double checking w/ doctor but still hasn't gotten back to me)...Haven't mentioned the 2nd time to nurse. Also had a little cramping on both days of discharge...felt a tiny bit itchy but that's normal for me I think. | It's not bad other than the discharge...freaked me out a little bit. Hope it's no big deal and the infection is cleared up, but I'll have to see over a couple of days... | F | 19 | 5 days | 10/25/2009 | 3 | The Dr. told me i need it just in c | I hate this gel... I have a white discharge its like white paste, kinda like a yeast infection, but with no smell. I dont think its a yeast infection cuz it does not smell or burn. It does itch but it not bad, I can deal with it. I got female wipes like the anti-itch and it cleans up the white discharge better than TP, and clears up the itch. | The Dr. didn't really explain to me why I needed it but just that I seem to have an increase it discharge and a small odor but thats it. She never told me what to do or expect what just read the direction. I will never go back to her. Reading this site makes me feel a lot better about the white discharge and that its normal and hopefully go away!!! | F | 20 | 5 days | 10/12/2009 | 4 | BV | The side effects are terrible...none that I experienced with the oral pills. But - the oral pills didn't work completely, and with only my first treatment of the gel, the terrible itch is gone. After my second dose I experienced the "dizziness" or a general "out of body feeling" with the shakes. Also, I am constipated and in general my whole underside hurts, especially my pooter. Most symptoms were the most extreme after the second dose. Today, after my third, the vaginal burning isn't as bad, but everything still hurts. I have not experienced any white discharge...yet. | I thought I could have been pregnant (I just started my period today so I am not) and mentioned this to my doctor when calling for a prescription. The nurse said this is perfectly safe. After reading some other comments from this site, and from more detailed websites on how the drug is thought to work, I wouldn't use this medication if I were. | F | 37 | 3 days | 10/11/2009 | 2 | Vaginitis | Ive used this a few times before but I was given this medicine while 6 1/2 weeks pregnant and I had a miscarriage. I had 4 healthy pregnancies prior to this one. I cant be 100% sure it was the medicine, but it makes me wonder. | If I were using this medicine and NOT PREGNANT I would have given it a 4 or 5. Yes it causes some burning and itching but it cures the problem its prescribed for.The side effects go away quickly and are no longer there after use. Also, I cant blame the medicine for the miscarriage because it was the DOCTOR who told me to use it. | F | 33 | 5 days | 10/8/2009 | 1 | BV | Pain. Racing Heart. Nausea. Bleeding. This isn't right! | I cannot believe that I found this sight my DR told me I had a 2 week early period.This is my second time with it- the first I had no problems with the gel. How this is fDA approved is beyond me- and nothing written on the booklet- CLASS ACTION SUIT- contact me if you think it's ridiculous that nobody is advocating about this very serious issue and putting stop to it. I do not believe women would voluntarily take this if the precautions where there. How is that legal | F | 34 | 4 days | 10/3/2009 | 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 | 4 | BV | Cramping, abdominal pain, white chunks like wet tissue, vaginal dryness and discomfort | On 1x/5days, at night. The side effects weren't that bad, aside from the white chunks. This was entirely unexpected (metrogel is clear, unlike the cream), and definitely not listed in the Rx warning, in the medication slip, or on the box. I'm not fully sure if it was yeast, but I just tried to rinse out (keeping very clean), and it was gone about 5/6 days after the last dose.. waiting to see if it might be yeast, or what. Did consume moderate amounts of alcohol (1-2 drinks) with this medication, with no side effects. Avoid things like hot tubs, that made the feeling of dryness worse. | F | 27 | 5 days | 9/19/2009 | 1 | yeast infection | was pregnant 25 weeks and caused fetal demise | i was 25 weeks pregnant and having a healthy pregnancy until i was prescribed metro gel for a yeast infection. i did not have a bacteria infection. started medicine on sunday and fifth night wasthursday. my baby died in me friday morning by 9am. if pregnant, do not take this medicine. it killed my baby!!!!!!!!if anyone else has had any experience like mine, please email me. | F | 36 | 5 days | 9/16/2009 | 5 | BV During Pregnancy | White Discharge (The gel leaving my body) and a light brown disharge (The infection leaving my body) | I was terrified of taking this medicine after I read some of the comments about it on this site. But I decided I might as well since I had no other option (the pill made me sick) and I didn't want to go into preterm labor. After the first night I realized I worried about nothing. I didn't get side effects except for the white discharge which everyone was freaking out about, but I with every vaginal cream/gel I've used I've had this. It's normal, what goes up must come down. I also got a light brown disharge which i just basically narrowed down to the infection coming out. It cleared up my BV as far as I can tell so I would recommend it. (= | F | 21 | 5 days | 9/11/2009 | 4 | BV | Major nausea and felt incredibly lightheaded the last two days of taking this medication. I experienced a "buzzing" feeling in my head, as well as a frequent urgency to pee in the morning. I also felt as though I had developed a UTI, but was tested and did not have one. Nevertheless, the symptoms for which I was being treated for did disappear by the 3rd day of taking the gel. Still, the dizziness and stomach ache was a bit too much for me- I'm such a light weight! In addition, I did consume a few glasses of wine my third day of taking this- something I was not warned about until I looked up the drug facts online. Make sure you DO NOT DRINK, or you WILL experience fairly severe nausea. | F | 20 | 5 days | 9/11/2009 | 2 | Bv | Huge white gross clumps. After use, I suspected I had an yeast infection. I called my doctor and he told me to buy some monastat. I wanted a second opinion so I went to urgent care. Diagnosis: UTI, BV, and a yeast infection!!! The gel didn't work and now the new doctor re-prescribed it to me! They need more choices on the market! | The gel may not work even though symptoms of BV go away. You should get checked out after the treatment. Many doctors call but do not truly follow up | F | 23 | 5 days | 9/11/2009 | 1 | I was told that I have BV from a PAP. | Cottage cheese like discharge. Painful itching and burning! This sucks so bad. Next time I just might keep the odor was just was myself like crazy. I'm in agony because of this medication. Why is it still on the market? Its horrible with a capital H!! I hope this clears up soon. The only differance with me than with everyone I have have read on this board is that I had a complete hysterectomy and I thought I wasn't going to have these problems anymore, Hell I was completely and totally wrong. I will never take this medication ever again! Beware Women!! | Women its not worth the drama!! Find an alternative medication!! | F | 29 | 4 days | 9/5/2009 | 4 | BV | Headache, lack of ability for clear thinking, discharge as discussed by others: from brown grainy to white clumping, weird taste in my mouth | The discharge seems to be expected, though no mention of it by dr. or in reading material that comes with the Rx. Taking acidophilus to avoid getting a yeast infection from the antibiotic. | F | 44 | 5 days | 7/17/2009 | 3 | BV | Lots of large white clumps and brown spongy stuff that looked like flesh more recently. | I took the pill form back in May! (Today is 7-8-09) The brown things just started coming out a few days ago, that really concerns me. I've gone to 4 doctors now who know my entire history since this began in May and none of them mentioned this! I even had an ultrasound done yesterday! If this is the true cause of my symptoms I am so mad!!!! I have missed so much work going to doctors that give me "normal" test results!! | F | 26 | 7/8/2009 | 3 | Bacterial Infection | 2 doses (skipped 3rd day by accident) and picked up the next day. Tonight is my fifth and last treatment. I started my treatment the day I got my period, which ended yesterday morning... yet I nearly fell over when last night I had clumpy, brown flesh discharge. Today was MUCH worse- (so much, it looked like a bm) I am thankful to all of you writing about this- I called the doctor's office back not to have him call when I came across this site and the many responses. | I am worried about the consequences of this medication. It appears as if it is burning the inside of the uteris- scraping pieces off. I will never use this again and go back to a more natural approach if needed. I find it wrong that this is not a warning provided by the pharmaceutical company NOR the doctor! | M | 32 | 5 days | 6/23/2009 | 3 | I am relieved to see this information. This is my 2nd time taking the Metrogel in the past year and a half. I finished the treatment about 3 days ago, still having the brown discharge and today there were huge clumps of what I thought was yeast. no itching or burning. slight headaches off and on. i also noticed that when i actually inserted the gel, when i pulled out the applicator there were cottage cheese like specks on it. but nothing as clumpy and gross as these yeast-like clumps. I hope this goes away soon! | F | 32 | 5 days | 6/20/2009 | 3 | BV | Same results as most. Clumpy whiteish/brownish/pinkish discharge. Vagina has small cuts that do not seem to be going away. Cramps and trouble focusing. | Only on day 3 but the last time I took the medication I did have to clear up a yeast infection that it caused. | F | 22 | 3 days | 6/18/2009 | 4 | BV | I'm almost done with the metrogel in one more day. I have experienced cramping, burning, UTI symptoms that are severe when urinating. Normal white clear clumping with the red/brown specs by day 3. This all seems to be normal results of the gel working, unless hives rashes or short of breath occur. Use a over the counter itch cream for outside burning and itching if persistent and bothersome. Taking acidophilus while on the medication will decrease the risk of a yeast infection, but if it still remains a prescription for yeast may be administered by your doctor. I would not recommend taking over the counter yeast infection treatments because they can cause the BV to come back. | F | 24 | 4 days | 6/17/2009 | 4 | BV | VERY slight abdominal cramps and discharge | I figured it was the gel coming back out when I saw the discharge but then I saw a really big clump and that freaked me out a bit but glad I saw other comments mentioning the symptom. It would be extremely helpful if this side effect were listed on the paper but whatever. The only thing I want to know is how long is this discharge supposed to last? Someone email me back if you know. Thanks! | F | 20 | 4 days | 6/14/2009 | 1 | Bacterial Vaginosis | Two days after taking metrogel, I had a mutant yeast infection which took months to clear. It turned into Vulvar Vestibulitis, similar to another reviewer below. This is chronic pain in the vestibule of the vulva, which prevented me from having intercourse or using tampons. It took me two years to get diagnosed (most doctors couldn't find what is wrong with me) and after one year of physical therapy, I have a somewhat healthy vagina. | F | 32 | 5 days | 6/7/2009 | 3 | BV | some nausea, cramping, lower back pain and white curd-like discharge almost immediately after taking it. | I finished the medicine 3 days ago and I still have the discharge and cramping. I have been freaking out until today when I found this site. The discharge has no odor and theres no itching or anything. I called a pharmacist and was told it's prob a yeast infection, but now that I've read this site I see that it's prob just side effects that I WISH someone had told me about. Thank God for this site. I feel much better, though I'm still wondering when the cramps and discharge will be gone. | F | 40 | 5 days | 5/30/2009 | 4 | Bacterial Vaginosis | Slight cramps and a wet toilet paper-like discharge after the 3rd day of treatment. It continued until I stopped taking the medicine. | Overall, the gel was effective = it did what it was supposed to do. I thought the medicine had given me a yeast infection when I saw the white discharge. It was only a temporary side effect of the drug though. I would recommend taking the pill form (Flagyl) before using the gel. | F | 26 | 5 days | 5/26/2009 | 4 | BV | slight lightheadedness and light cramping. | I would sometimes get slightly lightheaded, and slight cramping. I had some discharge (the medicine coming back out-gravity), but nothing that was bothersome. I think having to insert the medicine bothered me more. | F | 27 | 5 days | 5/19/2009 | 5 | BV | Smelly discharge during sex | I think this cream soothes as I had mild burning sensation. The excess discharge stopped within day 2. I must say that everytime I take the morning after pill I get BV! So look out for that ladies. | F | 28 | 5 days | 5/18/2009 | 4 | BV | wet tissue clumps after like the forth day | thank goodness i found this sight! i was scared out my mind. i am 7 months pregnant and i was put on this for 10 days. i researched the clumps of tissue looking stuff and said some crazy stuff. i didnt have nausea or any of that. just the clumps that were quite annoying | F | 21 | 10 days | 5/15/2009 | 3 | BV | Brown/reddish discharge, alot started day 3 on day 4 and heavy..not due for my period for three days. maybe an early on set? please help. | F | 23 | 4 days | 5/15/2009 | 5 | BV | dark grainy bits & clear discharge (the extra gel leaving my body) | BV cleared up pretty fast. The grainy bits in discharge freaked me out at first because I wasn't expecting it & I couldn't find any info on it until I found this site. Good to know that it's relatively normal, ha. Signs of BV came back soon after quitting the treatment so I picked it back up for a few days. So far so good. SOO glad I found this site! | F | 24 | 5 days | 5/11/2009 | 4 | Vanginitus | When I was using Metro Vaginal Gel, I experienced alot of cottage looking discharge. It was disgusting. I also experience abdominal pain accompanied with headaches and nausea for the first day of using it. Hopefully this material works. | F | 15 | 5 days | 5/10/2009 | 5 | Discharge | After the second day of starting Metrogel I began having the clumpy toilet paper discharge. I also noticed that I became light headed on two occasions which I don't know for sure can be from the medication. However, since MG is an antibiotic which can also cause yeast infections, it is safe to say that this is why we're getting the clumps, But Geez why didn't our doctors warn us about this seeing that it is a VERY common PROBLEM!!!!! | THEY SHOULD REALLY INCLUDE THIS VERY ANNOYING SIDE EFFECT ON THE PRINTED INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THIS MEDICATION. | F | 31 | 4 days | 5/8/2009 | 5 | bv | I am on my last day of using the gel and i havent had any side effects so far. i think its a great product. | the only thing i disliked was the thick white discharge on the 1st-3rd day of using the product. | F | 27 | 5 days | 5/8/2009 | 4 | BV | I only experienced mild nausea on days 4 and 5 of treatment, and a general ill health feeling. The first few days, I did not experience any side effects. The smelly discharge went away immediately. I've also been taking acidophilus (the pill form) and yogurt with fruit for breakfast. My doctor told me that the gel will come back out white (this was before I even started the metrogel), so I was prepared. So far, I haven't even experienced the clumpy white discharge, but I haven't had sex with my husband yet either. | Overall, I think this is a good product. Side effects were mild, and it ultimately cleared the smelly fishy odor and leaky discharge. This was my first bv infection so hopefully it won't come back!!!! Think positive thoughts. | F | 33 | 5 days | 5/5/2009 | 4 | bacterial vaginosis | worked after first day treatment. had fishy smell and creamy discharge. thought it was a yeast infection but dr gave me diflucan pill amd symptoms did not go away. I'm on my 4th day and all symptoms are gone. no fishy smell or discharge. the only thing I don't like is the discharge from the medicine coming out. very creamy and clumpy kinda like wet tissue paper or glue from a glue stick. can't wait till it all comes out. other than that it works great! | 4 days | 5/4/2009 | 3 | BV | Some vaginal burning, white cheesy discharge, green/brown discharge on the last day and the day after treatment completion (5 day treatment), anal itching and subsequent hemorrhoid (went away after one day of topical treatment), abdominal pain and discomfort, diarrhea and gas. | I HATE taking this medication... but I can't take the pill form because it is neurotoxic (caused nerve pain and tingling) and the gel is one of the only other medications that works. I used it for the 5 days, my symptoms went away after 2 days of treatment. Three weeks after treatment, I began having mild symptoms again (fishy smell upon showering with soap) so I began using it again last night. This morning my vagina was really burning, and I'm having abdominal discomfort and gas. Not sure if I should continue treatment. | F | 32 | 5 days | 5/1/2009 | 1 | bacterial vaginitis | racing heart | I will refuse to take it again | F | 67 | 3 days | 5/1/2009 | 5 | bacteria infection | F | 32 | 4/23/2009 | 4 | BV | Burning,Itching,Irritation | I had BV,the doctor prescribed metrogel for 5days.everything was perfect,no discomfort AT ALL.and it literally took the nasty smell away after the first day.After finishing my 5-day treatment,on the 6th day i had burning,itching,and irritation.its been a week since ive finished it and i still have burning and irritation with some itchyness.is this a common side effect? please help. | F | 21 | 5 days | 4/18/2009 | 3 | BV | Clumpy white/greenish discharge.. Super strange. | Does anyone know if it is ok to stop treatment after only 3 days? Will the infection be gone? | F | 24 | 3 days | 4/15/2009 | 5 | BV | Burning | ok i was told i have BV and i am currently using the metro gel, but the burning feeling i am having is insaine!! is this normal??? | F | 34 | 2 days | 4/1/2009 | 3 | BV | I'm not too sure this medication is as effective as it may seem. I have finished using the medication for a week. I still have vaginal irritation and vular sensitivity. I'm a little annoyed because my vagina is so dry and sex is unenjoyable for me and my mate. | F | 29 | 5 days | 3/31/2009 | 4 | BV | How long does the wet toilet paper discharge last after finishing the Metro-gel?? | F | 23 | 4 days | 3/20/2009 | 5 | BV | I'm on day 2 and I've had no side effects -- not even discharge. The smell was gone by day one, which is a miracle for me. | F | 31 | 2 days | 3/8/2009 | 3 | BV | the white clumps of wet looking toilet paper discharge since the first day just finished the 5th dose today everything is fine except the discharge, and waking up in the middle of the night with a full bladder. and it sounds normal from the other posts. thanks everyone for your comments you saved me from a useless trip to the ER | i would use it again | F | 19 | 5 days | 3/7/2009 | 3 | BV | Cottage cheese, I find it was closer to the wet toilet paper shnivels, until I found a huge clump. I was completely scared. I'm also administering a drug to myself for a UTI, I was dead frightened this was a side effect of that. Doesn't help that I'm pregnant and don't trust my body with most drugs- prescribed or not. I don't seem to be the type to often gets medicinal side effects, so it's day three and all I've had so far is cheese. Whew... | I say you should apply this stuff only if you NEED it. It's grody and the applicators I was given don't have a tapered end, so inserting them into an already irritated and wounded feeling vagina isn't quite the best feeling one could have. | F | 20 | 5 days | 3/5/2009 | 1 | BV | OMG! I'm so glad that I found this site because I was ready to go to the doctor because I thought that something was terribly wrong with me. But, after reading all of the other comments I have calmed down. I didn't even think about how these symptoms only started happening after I began my first dose until I stumbled upon this site while I was frantically searching the internet for possible reasons for this brown tissue like substance. It all makes so much sense to me, I used this medicine for 3 days and started having these symptoms but my period was on it's way so I thought that maybe it was because of that. Then while I was on my period the substance stopped but my Doctor had recommeded that I take another dose after my period finished when he prescribed it to me, so I did take another dose on Tuesday and while I was taking a shower Thursday a ball of brown tissue came out and freaked me the hell out again. So, i'm so thankful for the information that you ladies have shared because | F | 27 | 4 days | 3/5/2009 | 4 | Bv | Racing heart and gross clumpy white discharge | After day one the smell and irritation was gone | F | 29 | 5 days | 3/2/2009 | 2 | BV | White clumpy toilet paper-like discharge | I am a little ticked off that no where on the package did it say anything about these symptoms. I supposed that it meant the gel must be working but it is very scary. I never had the "fishy odor" or any other symptoms of BV and I have another obgyn appointment tomorrow and am going to be very upset if this gel caused me a yeast infection. I had read somewhere that sometimes BV is misdiagnosed in women who have always had more discharge than others and believe that may apply to me. Years ago a doctor told me I had Trichomonas and when i went for a second opinion the second doctor told me that I did not and it was just my bodys natural production of more mucus. I'll update after my appointment tomorrow. | F | 22 | 5 days | 2/25/2009 | 1 | Vaginitis | I had terrible abdomen cramps all the time, some low grade fever and my heart raced. | I hadn't quite realized that the medicine was the problem until I read the patients' reviews here and I immediately stopped taking it. The cramps and the fever are gone, the palpitations not yet. | F | 34 | 2 days | 2/17/2009 | 3 | yeast infection/BV | Day two of using this. I have the same puffy brown, bloody, pinkish, white fluff everyone else is having. This is so nasty! I keep wiping it away and it just keeps coming back! How long does this last? | F | 22 | 2 days | 2/15/2009 | 3 | BV | I had the same vaginal white/blooding discharge as most of you reported. Thank god for this post or I would have continued freaking out. It has been three days and I am still bleeding, almost like a light period. I keep wondering when it will go away. Or when I can have sex again. | F | 20 | 5 days | 2/12/2009 | 4 | BV | 1st day burning 2nd day felt great like my old self. 3rd day a bit of burning none like the 1st day tho. no clumps, no other problems to report. | I am taking fem-dophilus..it was clearning things up before I started with the metrogel. I take 2 caps in the am then 2 caps in the pm. | F | 42 | 3 days | 2/11/2009 | 4 | BV | I had the same creamy white/pink discharge that many of you have experienced. I'm so glad I found this page because I was THIS close to freaking out. I figured the medicine wasn't helping me at all because I was still experiencing this annoying discharge. I really wish they would explain this as a normal side effect on the package, instead of having me search the internet none stop for answers. I've got one more application to go and I'm hoping that the discharge will go away veryyy soon. My boyfriend hates it even more than I do... =P | F | 18 | 5 days | 2/11/2009 | 2 | BV | Not sure what to make of this stuff yet. I'm on day 4 of 5 and have felt sick for the last two days. Nausea, bloating, terrible pelvic pain, and a general feeling of unwell. I felt fine for the most part when I got the drug. I knew I had a BV infection for almost a week prior to getting the gel and my symptoms weren't anything compared to this! I also have horrible clumpy white discharge. Ew! I'm thinking I want to quit this medication but after the initial five days I'm to coninue treatment twice a week for two months. When am I ever suppossed to have sex?! I'm getting married february 14th! | F | 23 | 2 months | 2/3/2009 | 4 | BV | Nausea, headache, a bit of a yeast infection | F | 25 | 5 days | 2/2/2009 | 1 | BV | I think the side effects are wores than the infection. Very little discomfort when diagnosed. Since finishing my 5 day prescription. White discharge, hives, itching all over, burning during urination, irritation during sex. It has been about 2 weeks since the medication. When do the side effects stop??? I am about to OD on benedryl. Hot baths do offer so comfort. | F | 31 | 5 days | 1/31/2009 | 4 | BV | I took my last dose on Monday and I was also getting worried about the white discharge until I saw this site. The only side effect I've experienced is itching all over. I was even more worried today because I started my cycle and I am still have this awful discharge. Just hope it clears up pretty soon. | F | 26 | 5 days | 1/28/2009 | 3 | BV | Yeserday I completed my 5-day stint on Metrogel; so I'm not 100% if it's working yet. I haven't experienced any odd discharge, only the gel making it's way back out when I wake up in the morning. Although, I've been experiencng extreme inflammation, burnng and itching. I do recall having 2 moderate headaches in the past 5 days, but I wasn't sure if they were associated with the medication. Maybe they were, since I usually never get headaches. | My doctor didn't mention many of the side effects you all are experiencing, but when I told him that I noticed that I get this inflamed, burning sensation about a week before each cycle he recommended that I change birth conrol pills. Some pills can cause a spike in the acidity/bacteria in the vagina that causes BV. So I'm switching to another one-hopefully that'll help! | F | 25 | 5 days | 1/20/2009 | 4 | Bacterial Vaginosis/BV | I just finished my fifth (last) prescribed dose of metrogel last night and this morning/afternoon I was shocked at the white, cottage-cheese like discharge. I was worried that I had developed a yeast infection from the antibiotics (and am still slightly concerned). Other than the thick, clumpy 'wet tissue paper' discharge I have had no side-effects but I was shocked at the discharge. This site makes me less anxious. | No problems but I wish that if this discharge IS a natural side effect that the manufacturers or my doctor had mentioned the possibility of it occurring. I was caught off guard (and it's still making me squeamish). BV symptoms (smell) cleared up about three days into using metrogel. | F | 26 | 5 days | 1/17/2009 | 1 | Bacterial Vaginosis | The drug gave me a severe yeast infection as well as creating long term sensitivity in my vulvar area, causing what my doctor described as "provoked vulvar vestibulitis". I live in persistent pain that gets worse after intercourse. Three years, and lots of physical therapy and I still cannot have sex regulary. | The side effects should be better communicated, they are more severe than what most doctors assume. | F | 3 days | 1/12/2009 | 3 | BV | menstrual like cramping and pinkish discharge only after running. A lot of clumpy discharge. The discharge has increased since I have stopped taking metrogel. I finished my last dose on Sunday PM. Took Diflucan on Monday...Today is Wednesday and I have seen more discharge than ever...I am hoping this is the end. I was concerned about it until I came across this site. | I also experience vagianal dryness and stomach aches. It wasn't too bad. The most annoying thing is the discharge because I am not sure when it will be gone. I've been avoiding the bf. I do think that information about the discharge should be explained up front...I have had my share of BV and yeast infections and I have never had as much discharge as what I am seeing now. | F | 37 | 5 days | 1/7/2009 | 2 | BV | NAUSEA! I can barely eat anything! CRAMPING! BLOATING! CLUMPY DISCHARGE! Dizziness! But still better than the pills. | Probably will request the cream rather the gel next time! | F | 27 | 5 days | 1/6/2009 | 1 | bacterial vaginal infection | The first day or two headaches, then small white clumps coming out of the vagina. By day 5 had a lot of nausea and big white clumps. Stopped taking after 5 days, but clumps are still coming out and severe burning and irritation which makes me feel like I have to urinate all the time, but my urine is clean - was tested and no infection or white blood cells. The irritation is what is causing it. The doctor removed some of the clumps. Said this is common with metrogel and the medication does that. Plus I have a sensitivity which caused the redness and irritation. | I would not use it again. | F | 54 | 5 days | 12/31/2008 | 3 | BV | Mild nausea initially and then the white discharge everyone here has mentioned. | This is my very first BV and use of Metrogel. I was diagnosed with BV after having two bouts of bleeding after sex with my husband. My cervix was so inflammed that the swab to take a culture caused me to bleed. Anyway, I have taken 4 of the 5 nightly treatments. I have not had any cramps to speak of or other side effects...just the extremely gross stringy/bloody/clumpy discharge with specks of brown. I had the Mirena IUD placed in March of this year but my GYN said it was not the source of infection - - so, is my husband of 8+ years infected?? Does he need to get checked? When can I have sex again without worries of discharge, odors, etc. The odor is gone (just a sweaty smell now with the pad)....can anyone tell me when this will be over??? | F | 33 | 4 days | 12/22/2008 | 4 | bacterial vaginosis | well I am on my second day,and had the white discharge...that was fine because I assumed it was the gel and infection coming out.The thing that scared me,was seeing bloody clumps come out as well. I searched the paperwork,and the internet for this side effect and couldn't find it anywhere.I'm so glad I stumbled across this site,it was a relief to see that this seems to be normal. Also it seems to be clearing it up,and I haven't had any other negative side effects. | F | 32 | 2 days | 12/20/2008 | 1 | yes | none | F | 18 | 5 days | 12/18/2008 | 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 | 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 | 3 | BV | I have taken this before...orally..but have just been prescribed the gel...i havent started it yet, because its thanksgiving eve and i want to drink tonite...how long do i truly have to wait to drink alcohol..im not an alcoholic but im young and go out all the time...my weekends will suck if i cant party haha! | im not sure why everyone here thinks they have a yeast infection though...i mean isnt it common sense that when you put white gooey substances up your vagina, that its going to come back out? thats all it is you know...i mean it might be a yeast infection...but chances are that its just the metro gel coming back out! | F | 25 | 11/26/2008 | 5 | BV | Lord I'm glad I found this site!! I am the worrier of all worriers! The metrogel is a great product and it cleared up my symptoms like the first day. I did it twice a day for 3 days instead of once a day for 5 days. Afraid my period was on its way. Soo anyway...like the second or third day I wnt to examine myslf with my finger to find some white/greyish red like discharge!!!!!!!!! I almst lost it!!!! Its like clumpy and stringy a bit too!!! Looks like its mixed with a lil blood.. How gross is tht...All my symptoms have gone away tho! Its been 2 days since my last dose and I still see the discharge. I want to have sex but too embarrassed too!! Whn will this discharge go away?? O yes also been feeling nausea for the past 2 days...I'm soooo happy to have found this site other wise I would have lst it. I feel mch better! | I wish I was told I was gonna be getting that disgusting discharge!!! I usually take Cleocin which works fabulous! But since I have no insurance the Metro-gel was cheaper. | F | 25 | 3 days | 11/25/2008 | 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 | 4 | Bv | Well I had a recurring bv and finally was given metrogel. I didn't have any problems but after I stopped on the 5th day I had sex on the 6th and it all came out. I panicked because I started bleeding after sex and irt lasted for 24hr. I called the doc she said I was just irritated and to wait to have sex again. I want to know how long should I wait? | F | 26 | 5 days | 11/18/2008 | 4 | BV | Some nausea, a little crampy, and definitely experience the gross "clumpies." I'm five months pregnant so getting this infection cleared up is really important, and it seems to be taking care of the infection but the discharge is really gross. | Clumpy, cottage cheese-like d/c at first, now on day four it's almost rubbery in texture and is a light brown. Nasty. | F | 28 | 5 days | 11/10/2008 | 3 | BV | I'm currently taking it, it's been 4 days and it has been painful. I wake up every night with a full bladder and then get a burning sensation and lots of cramps. Also, I've had a sticky discharge and after cleansing myself I have like a cottage cheese type of discharge. | F | 26 | 4 days | 11/7/2008 | 4 | BV | grainy, rubbery discharge. | i'm glad i found similar experiences, otherwise, i would've thought something more severe was happening. i used metrogel for 5 days straight to treat BV. by the third day, i started finding a brown & white grainy discharge in my underwear. i'm quite sure it's the same discharge others were experiencing except mixed with blood, as mine had an iron odor. i actually wasn't sure where the discharge was coming from, but on a hunch, i decided to clean myself out with water, and (to my dismay) globs of the discharge combined with a "wet tissue" like substance came out of me. i'm guessing this is a new side-effect, as my doctor didn't (nor any online references) cite this side-effect. 6 days after treatment, and i'm still getting the occasional grainy discharge. overall, i find the metrogel effective in treating the original problem: BV. but the grainy discharge is quite embarrassing, and has since lasted almost a week and a half. i recommend this product, but don't plan on get | F | 27 | 5 days | 10/28/2008 | 3 | bv | stuff is coming out of my vagina. it is gross like cottage cheese ! should i take acidophilusus while i am on med or after i finish it ..??? | scared of the cottage cheesey stuff coming out of me. will it go away? | F | 27 | 5 days | 10/26/2008 | 4 | BV | Symptoms went away after first dose, but had white clumping like everyone else. It's freakish! | BTW ladies - I called my doctor today about the white clumping, fearing it was yeast. She said that this is not yeast - rather, it is the medicine coming back OUT, as it clumps together. The innards are not a smooth tube, and with the nooks & crannies of our parts, it clumps and expels. Hope this helps you all. | F | 30 | 5 days | 10/23/2008 | 3 | bacterial vaginosis | i've only taken 2 doses so far yesterday morning. last night i took a bath and was going to do another when i got out, but when i stood up i saw a lot of dark red/brown clumps floating around in the bath tub. i looked down at my vagina and it was all over. i sat on the toilet and kept wiping and it was flaking off into the toilet. ew! i also had menstrual-like cramps and some bloating. i've done my second dose now. | i'm going to take acidophilus while i'm on it to try to avoid a yeast infection b/c that is the last thing i need. i can handle this, actually if it will clear up the bv for at least a few months!!! no more odor down there will rule. | F | 28 | 2 days | 10/22/2008 | 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 |
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