Drug Ratings for METROGEL-VAGINALAverage Rating: 3.4 (563 Ratings)
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR METROGEL-VAGINA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
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| 4 | bV abd yest infection | 3rd day taking it and see do much improvement. Just a little dischage but that's just because its cleaning out all the bad stuff...drink plenty water. . | F | 3 days 075 | 5/10/2013 | 4 | BV | I've used Metro-gel vaginal 0.75% enough in the past 21 years. I'm very sensitive in this area. ANY CHANGE EVEN IN THE SLIGHTEST I WOULD GET BV. Every time METRO-GEL has worked. Until last year, I had typical BV symptoms. Went to three different DR's and was tested for everything under the sun..including BV. ALL TESTS RETURNED NEGATIVE. BUT I KNEW THIS ODOR QUITE WELL. SO I ASKED FOR Rx of metro-gel anyway. The pharmaceutical company Walgreens had recently contracted with was Sandoz. I picked up my Rx which was 1×day @ 5 day. I used it for 5 days after day 4, the fishy discharge was still very prominent. So I contacted the Dr and had a new Rx called in to CVS. Got Rx and after 3 days of using the Prasco brand of Metro-gel, odor was all gone and I have had no issues since. Up until recently, I accidentally got some soap a little too far inside my vaginal area and within a couple of days I noticed fishy odor. I knew right away what was going on. I called my Dr had Rx for metro-gel called in. I've been using it for 3 days now out of the 7 and odor is still present. Maybe tonight's dose will get rid of it. | F | 39 | 4 days 7 days | 5/6/2013 | 4 | Bv | White chunky discharge, abdominal cramping. | F | 26 | 3 days | 5/6/2013 | 5 | vaginitis | Well I'm 6 months pregnant and went to the ER for some vaginal itching and bumps. Dr checked me out and told me that I have vaginitis. She prescribed me metro gel vaginal gel for 5 days before bedtime. Day 1: i was burning and itching so bad I thought that this medication was exacerbating the vaginitis. Day2: i slept all day. Once I woke up I was still itching and burning. Day 3: it started to feel better then I started to have a white chunky discharge looked like ricotta. Day 4: continued chunky discharge but most of the itching and burning was gone. Also the bumps that I had were almost gone. Day 5: still have a little discharge but I feel much better. Day 6: the discharge is changing so I think my body is getting better. I didn't have any cramps and I was worried for the baby but I had to take this medication. It helped me tremendously. | F | 24 | 5 days 1X D | 5/2/2013 | 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 | chronic bv | Caused White thick clumpy discharge. Towards the 5th day had sum cramps. When i wiped the discharge it smelled like perfume? maybe its the gel i dont know but iam waiting til the discharge goes away to see if it works or not | F | 21 | 5 days 1 a day | 4/6/2013 | 1 | bv | MISCARRIAGE, Severe cramping, headaches | I SUFFERED A MISCARRIAGE JUST 2 DAYS AFTER USING THIS GEL! | F | 24 | 1 days 1X D | 3/13/2013 | 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 D | 3/9/2013 | 5 | BV | White thick cottage cheesy discharge | The metrogel cured me of BV. I figured the clumpy white discharge meant he gel was bring down whatever was up there. I haven't used the gel for 7 days now and my discharge is still the same, white thick and clumpy. But thank god the odor and itchiness is gone. | F | 38 | 5 days 1X D | 2/24/2013 | 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 | 2 | Bv infection | After 2 days I noticed a large increase of clumpy white discharge. Even after using the gel I still exprience the same symptoms. For future references I rather take the tablet anytine | F | 24 | 10 days | 1/24/2013 | 4 | bv | About two months ago I was on the vaginal gel, I got the white discharge freaked out Google's it everyone said it was yeast, quit taking gel, got yeast infection pill, still had problems, all to find out the white discharge Is the medicine. So I'm back on it today will be my 4th day and I was just wondering if anyone had a kinda greenish discharge come out on there pad etc? I have no smell and no more itching but noticed some green kinda thick discharge on my pad? Is this normal? Other than that I have experienced head aches but the pills taste like shit so ill use the gel anyday!!! | F | 19 | 6 days | 12/1/2012 | 5 | BV | Worked great, the smell and discharge from the BV were gone after the first day. Also experienced the white wet toilet paper/cottage cheese discharge during and after the 5 days of using the metro gel, came across this site and felt much better knowing that this is a normal side effect because it worried me at first. For anyone who is wondering, the white clumpy discharge lasted about 3 days after I stopped using the medicine, but I also scooped some of it out with my finger. If you are not comfortable doing that, it may take slightly longer to come out by itself. | F | 27 | 5 days 5 g 1X D | 11/17/2012 | 5 | BV | Just the white rubbery discharge. Will ask for yi pill just in case. Took the pill, tastes horrible so i was bad at taking it on time. That got rid of the odor cuz i did finish my full dose. But since it was so irregular didn't fully cure bv. Now using metrogel i love it only 1x/day. And no side effects like the pill! | F | 21 | 6 days 5mg/day | 11/5/2012 | 1 | Bacterial vaginosis | I was prescribed the gel because i had had BV a few months ago and was given oral flagyl, and because i was also prescribed an oral antibiotic for a sinus infection at the same time. With the oral flagyl, i was pretty sick through the full course of treatment. this time I experienced the full range of side effects: headache, sore throat, nausea, diarrhea, cramping, gas, bloating, discharge, sinus infection, yeast infection, irritability, depression, and lethargy. Honestly, the cure has been worse than the BV. Who would have thought that a vaginal gel would pack such a wallop? Additionally, the insert says the gel's effectiveness rate is only around 50%--leading me to ask why I went through all of this for what could well be no good reason? If it doesn't clear this time, I don't know what I will do. But I know what I won't do: use any more Flagyl products! If anyone had hit on a course of preventative care for BV, or effective natural cure, please contact me. I am stick experiencing the symptom that sent me to the doctor in the first place. | F | 47 | 6 days 5 day | 10/31/2012 | 2 | BV | White Clumpy Discharge, Cramps like menstrual cramps but they are NOT! | Thank GOD I found this site. I've been taking metrogel and have had the white clumpy discharge and was FREAKING out. I thought to myself, "What the hell is this?" I didn't know if it was working or not, but turns out now I know it is a side effect of this medicine. It is incredibly annoying. I cannot have sex, I cannot NOT wear a pad, feeling so uncomfortable and it looks exactly like the wet toilet paper and ricotta cheese. Ugh. Just awful. | F | 23 | 5 days 1X D | 10/28/2012 | 1 | BV | Everything seemed great at first but after a few days all my symptoms returned with a veangence!!!! | F | 23 | 1 weeks | 9/30/2012 | 4 | BV | Helped after 4th day.Experienced vaginal itching, no appetite, fatigue,nausea. | F | 37 | 6 days | 9/29/2012 | 1 | Bv | Fatigue, bloating, gas some nausea and very uncomfortable. Veet scared it was something worse but this site helped me out my mind at ease will never use this drug ever again. Don't be scared I'm in the same boat. | F | 37 | 3 days | 9/6/2012 | 3 | Gardnerella | Devolped a discharge on my 4th day. Went to the pharmacy and got some over the counter yeast infection cream, Monistat, because i really thought it was a yeast infection (it totally looked like cottage cheese coming out of me). I took it and it burned like crazy. The next day i called the doctor, she confirmed that it is a yeast infection and gave me a prescription for Diflucan (fluconzanole). Took the first last Thursday, the discharge got better witin 2-3 days. Took the second and last on Sunday, no discharge but still a bit uncomfortable especially at night and in the mornings. | Well, the yeast infection is a major side effect. Don't be fooled, it is not the meds coming out; if it looks like cottage cheese (touch and squeeze it, it even has the texture) it is yeast. | F | 51 | .75mg 1X D | 9/3/2012 History | 5 | Bv | Worked well! Had a 5 day dosage and the morning after I had a clumpy reddish brown discharge, I'm 7 weeks pregnant but I think the discharge is clearance of the gel and bacteria. | F | 33 | 4 days 70g | 8/31/2012 | 4 | BV | I had no indications that I had BV, it was noticed in a pap smear. I had really awful gas starting on the first day of treatment and the white clumpy discharge started on the 5th day. There is no mention of the discharge on the box or instructions, so I'm glad to see it is a common side effect. Along with constant gas I have been experiencing fatigue to the point that I am nodding off at my desk after a full nights rest. I took my last dose last night so hopefully it works. I just dont want to be like an old man anymore-gassy and tired! | F | 25 | 6 days | 8/11/2012 | 4 | Trichomonis....which is a bacterial | Weird discharge, cramps, constipation | F | 24 | 6 days 0.75%-1x d | 8/10/2012 | 1 | I have a chronic garnerrella vaginalis. | Whte discharge like wet toilet paper thru urine. | F | 31 | 4 days 40g | 8/4/2012 | 5 | bv | Had no side effects. Im one of those people who reads the inserts the pharmacy gives out. I had the clumpy white discharge but i was not alarmed bc i knew wat it was. | F | 35 | 1 days 1xD vagin | 7/26/2012 | 3 | bv | ive used this medication before and didnt realize the discharge came from the medicine. A second ago o was freeking out because these huge clumps on white discharge was coming out of my vaigina. Im a little tender down there and have a mild odor. | F | 19 | 4 days | 7/26/2012 | 4 | BV | I had some abdominal/mild cramping and dry mouth. Today is my last day taking it and I've started my cycle...is it ok to continue the last treatment? I use every night before bed for 5 days. | F | 26 | 4 days | 7/21/2012 | 4 | Bacterial infection while pregnant | Some clumpy discharge on 4th day | F | 29 | 6 days .75% | 7/16/2012 | 4 | BV | Clumpy White Discharge, Smell started decreasing on the 3rd day of usage I'm on my 5th day it's completely gone. I had some irritation and mild burning while urinating. This is no fun to deal with :( | F | 20 | 6 days 0.75% | 7/14/2012 | 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 D | 7/13/2012 | 1 | BV | I've had a lot of thick white discharge, headaches, dizziness, bouts of nausea, and diarhhea. | F | 18 | 6 days 1 x day | 6/27/2012 | 4 | BV | White very clumpy discharge!! Can pull out with finger but should I? Itchy irritation feels better after warm shower. Gas & a little fatigue. | F | 23 | 4 days 0.75% | 6/24/2012 | 4 | BV | Back pains, white thick discharge that I could take out with my finger. Helping though, the smell went away. | F | 31 | 4 days | 6/21/2012 | 4 | BV | Clumpy white discharge | F | 23 | 6 days | 6/19/2012 | 4 | Bacterial Infection | I had some fatigue, some mild cramps every now and again, and then TERRIBLE constipation. I also had the thick, white, rubbery discharge. I was worried at first, but now I see it's normal. No YI, or anything except some mild itching towards the end. | F | 17 | 4 days 0.75% | 6/18/2012 | 3 | Bv | Horrible pelvic cramps,Lots of white clumpy discharge which I could scoop out with a finger TMI sorry, Lower Back pain. Burning vagina, thigh pain. Then a yeast infection :( Got rid of the bv though but the side effects were horrible! | F | 32 | 6 days | 6/9/2012 | 4 | BV | Biggest side effect was the white, clumpy, cottage-cheesy discharge that started the second or third day. It comes out when I'm active (ex. walking around this morning) so I assume it's just the meds and the bacteria coming out in nasty blobs. I took a fluconazole pill when I started and did a 1 day monistat before I was diagnosed with BV so hopefully I avoid a yeast infection, will also start taking probiotics today. | Itching and burning went away by dose 2. Had minor cramping/bloating/gas on and off but honestly that could just be my diet. Worked fine, I just hope the BV doesn't come back. | 20 | 5 days .75% 1X D | 6/6/2012 | 5 | BV | None, really. | I had a horrible gynecologist, which I will NEVER be going back to again. He wrote a prescription for Metronidizole .75% once a day for 5 days. I didn't feel any bad side effects, which I'm glad. | F | 23 | 5 days .75% 1X D | 6/5/2012 | 5 | Bv,discharge,odor,irregular periods | Abdominal pain,dizzyness, whiteish yellow tissue clotts. Very annoying glad that the odor is gone. Scared it might come back. Had a little bit of itching. Just want the clots to go away. Glad im not the only one to be going thru this. Ive vaginal issues since middle school. | F | 19 | 7 days | 6/4/2012 | 4 | Bacterial vaginosis | This isn't my first time using metro gel,the first time was free flow and it worked wonders,sadly second time around i now have a clumpy,white discharge that does itch a little,my question is how soon after my dosage is over will the white clumps disappear and if my bv reappears would using metro gel again for the third time be safe??scrathing my head way too much | F | 20 | 3 days 5 | 5/22/2012 | 5 | BV | Lots of white clumpy discharge , moderate nausea and mild abdominal discomfort and cramping | F | 18 | 6 days 5 grams | 5/15/2012 | 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 D | 5/9/2012 | 4 | Bacterial Infection | Thick white discharge since the first night using it and very bloated. I'm on day 4. One more day to go. Gel definitely worked but just want this clumpy discharge to go away! | F | 35 | 6 days .75% | 5/6/2012 | 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 D | 4/28/2012 | 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 D | 4/26/2012 | 5 | I had a fishy smell with discharge | None | F | 37 | 7 days 1mg | 4/22/2012 | 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 D | 3/31/2012 | 5 | bv | I'm pregnant and was prescribed this every night for 5 nights. The only side effect I had is the white clumpy discharge. Didn't really bother me tho, just put on a pantyliner and last night was my last night. Had some odor before medication so I hope its gone now. | F | 21 | 6 days | 3/27/2012 | 4 | Bv | White tissue like discharge is the only downfall of this drug. It says to do it for 5 days but because I'm pregnant and attack my bv in the beginning stage I choose to do 3 days... Plus I take probiotics | F | 19 | 3 days | 3/21/2012 | 3 | Bv | Clumpy White Discharge I Asume Its The Gel Coming Out. A Slight Itch For A Few Seconds. | Im So Glad I found This Site, I Was Scared To Take The Medicine. | F | 17 | 5 days .075% 1X D | 3/16/2012 | 2 | BV | I have used it befoore with no side effects. This time around is no where near the same. I now am experiencing large amounts of white, clumpy discharge, dark colored stools and a burning sensation ....I no these are all noted side effects to this location...but its kind of freaking me out...I will be contacting my Dr is it continues. | 1 days | 3/14/2012 | 1 | bacterial vagintitis | burning sensation of the throat and tongue. tightness in the throat and stomach pain. | never use this drug the side effects are far worse than any other meds i've taken thus far. stick with the holistic natural approaches when treating bacterial vagintitis and yeast infections. go to earth clinic the remedies there really rocks and works most of the time. i had to go to the er and stayed over night they treated me with steroids,benadryl allergy med,and pain pill. all over a simple bv infection. i am now using a steriod for 6 days(ugh) to reverse the side effects and i washed my vaginal area out with braggs apple cider vinegar and ate 2 probiotic yogurts brand called chobani which has live probiotics in it several good flavors look it up on google. i feel way better after the wash and yogurt treatment. unfortunanetly i now have to deal with the steroid pray for me guys! please do not use either metro gel or the clindimyacin...Thanks! | F | 47 | 1 days 0.75% 1X O | 3/9/2012 | 3 | BV | None; No pain, no nausea, no cramping, no fainting, etc! | I knew that I'd have some kind of discharge because the Dr and the pamplet said to wear a sanitary napkin. This was my first "fight" BV/Yeast Infections. The first time I was given the yeast pill and 7days of the metro-pill. It barely worked so I was given the yeast pill again and the metrogel so it'll be interesting to see if it will work b/c, like others, I have a monogamous sex-life! I was very happy to see that the odor was immediately gone after one day! I just really hope it stays gone and I'm not really confident bc it seems like most people have had reoccuring infections! Before this, I used douches and vaginal smell good washes which I won't be using anymore. However, it's good that I see that others still feel some sort of itching while still on the medication. But I hope it will stop and I hope the discharge won't keep coming after 2-3 days off of it. | F | 28 | 5 days .75 1X D | 3/5/2012 | 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 D | 3/3/2012 | 4 | bv | White clumpy discharge, cramping, bloating, upset stomach. Also after i finished my 7th day i noticed a green tint to my discharge, has this happend to anyone else? Just called my dr so we shall see when she calls back. | F | 24 | 8 days | 2/29/2012 | 5 | BV | I take one dose a month and it has changed my life for the better. I get thick white clumpy discharge but it is worth it. | F | 23 | 1 days | 2/26/2012 | 5 | Recurrent BV (Bacterial Vaginosis) | Mild abdominal pain, bloating, metallic taste, white clumpy discharge, vaginal burning | F | 30 | 6 days | 2/23/2012 | 5 | BV | discharge with white and brownish clumps, nausea, cramping | F | 17 | 4 days 1/day | 2/23/2012 | 3 | I have BV | Chunky White discharge. After I applied it I watched the clumpy material come out first(30 Seconds), then the gel mixed with the discharge later(2 Minutes). Also my lower abdomen has alot of movement. If you had an idea what it is email me! | F | 20 | 5 days 0.75 1X D | 2/23/2012 |