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| 2 | c diff | I really thought I was losing it, getting depressed, getting a bladder infection, having to go to pee OFTEN and also thought that my colon was scarred for life! Awful headaches, tired, thought processes don't go as quickly or coherently which makes it somewhat difficult for my job. Stomach pains, low back pains, never know when you're going to have to go the bathroom. And when I gotta go, nothing better get in my way! | My mom found this board today. When I read it, my jaw dropped at so many others having same symptoms. Taking this after having 4000mg/day Augmentin for 7-10 days-which made me feel HORRIBLE! which was prescribed for sinus infection. I'm not taking this nasty stuff as consistently as I'm supposed to, because of what it does to me. I've never been so apprehensive about taking medicine before. Taking probiotics too. Ready to be done with it-have 4 full days left, which will probably take me longer because I don't have much of an appetite. NOt eating before taking the pill makes it more difficult to tolerate. Catch 22! I realize I should be more an adult about this and just fix the problem, but we've all got to sound off sometime! I'm taking 1500 mg/day for 14 days. yuck! | F | 30 | 14 days | 7/24/2007 | 4 | diarrhea | none,although my cat took it with no side effects | this was the only way I could comment on a 30 year bout with 5-10 a day episodes of diarrhea and severe (daily) stomach pain and cramping.I quit eating and binging on sugar a month ago.First time in years with no belly pain and diarrhea. | F | 59 | 10 days | 7/19/2007 | 3 | Diverticulitus | Metallic Taste, Fuzzy Brain-out of it feeling, diarrhea, very tired but can't sleep well, restlessness, loss of appetite, feelings of being dehydrated although I'm drinking water all the time. I feel constantly nauseous without ever really being nauseous. And then there is the feelings of being overwhelmed and sad- and that's not like me usually. Although this definitely isn't a happy time and I'm becoming much more acquainted with my bathroom than I want, compared to others, it sounds like I've gotten off fairly lightly. | Taking 500 MG 3 times daily. The taste is nasty, and just doesn't quit. I have taken it before in the past for vaginal complaints, and I don't remember having this kind of reaction. I am taking it with Cipro, and at first I thought Cipro was the culprit for the bad affects since I knew of someone who had taken Cipro and had nasty side effects when it stripped all the good bacteria from his intestines and then it took months to make things right-but reading this forum it seems the side effects I'm having are consistently linked to Flagyl. I am only on the fourth day of this so I cannot attest to its being effective or not in this situation. I am still having some abdominal pain, which I had thought was related to the diverticulitus, but after reading this information, I realize it could also be a side affect of the drug. | F | 55 | 4 days | 7/18/2007 | 2 | BV | OMG! the side effects that I have experienced is the nausea, stomach pain, lower back pain, mood swings, insomnia, extreme fatigue metallic taste in mouth and always after taking Rx a yeast infection follows. I always can diagnose my BV or yeast because I get so frequently so I always get the doc to prescribe Diflucan or some type of yeast infection Rx. As you know Antibiotics can cause yeast, so just prepare your self for everything! | I get BV & yeast infection very frequently. The doctors all state that some woman are prone to the Dx and some are not. The next doctor that tells me this I wont to smack. If so many people are having the samething then someone has to have the courage to want a Nobel Peace Prize and figure this out. | F | 25 | 7 days | 7/18/2007 | 3 | Loose motions | Derpression, weekness, loss of apetite, mouth ulser and constipation with severe gas. The whole digestive track is paralysed for the week or so | It should always be taken as prescribed by the doctor and always complete the course. | M | 28 | 8 days | 7/16/2007 | 5 | BV (Bacterial Vaginosis) | None | I was on 500 mgs / twice daily for persistent BV that wouldn't go away. I have just completed it and did not have any side-effects, and the BV is gone. I made sure to eat constantly throughout the day and never have an empty stomach. As soon as I was hungry, I could feel a headache and nausea. I also took Acidophillus (probiotics) three times daily at least 1/2 hour before eating and ate plenty of Kefir (yogurt). I also avoided alcohol 48 hours before and after completion. My life went on without a hitch, including 40 mile cycling sessions! | F | 38 | 7 days | 7/13/2007 | 1 | Post Op for Myomectomy | I am [email protected] and I wrote above about the horrible sense of paranoia and depression and anger. I am on day 3 and finally have my mental health back. I think it was the Levaquin and Flagyl. I checked in the Physician's Desk Reference and sure enough, these are side effects of the drugs. Man, for the people that listed that they are still feeling it months in, I feel for you. I have never ever been so miserable that 48 hours. I would commit suicide if I had to feel that way for an extended amount of time without hope. | F | 38 | 4 days | 7/12/2007 | 1 | CVID- a rare immunilogical disease | It has been two months since my Flagyl Cycle ended. Although a calm rational person who has no history of psychological problems, I suffered from anxiety, depression, aggressiveness, panic and a doom-like feeling that something horrible was always about to happen at any moment. | I understand that this drug has a purpose, but I curse the day that I might ever have the need for it again. It is pure EVIL! | M | 10 days | 7/11/2007 | 1 | Infection after having root canal | Severe itchy rash all over body, extremely high fever unable to be lowered, dizziness (room spinning constantly), nausea, diarrhoea, general unwell feeling. This was after taking 7 tablets only (3 a day) and have still got symptoms after 4 days of stopping medication. | Never reacted to medication before. Never been this sick before and definitely would not recommend taking this medication for any reason. | F | 49 | 3 days | 7/10/2007 | 1 | Post Op for Myomectomy | My doctor prescribed Flagyl with Levaquin post op. Four days into the dual antibiotics, my heartrate elevated from resting 58bpm to 95bpm. I started crying out of control for no reason. Later that evening, I experienced for the first time in my life, an anxiety attack. I started combing my hair for 1/2 hour. I felt suicidal. I lost my mind. 19hours after the last dose I took, I am starting to feel better. | My doctor attributes this to "Post traumatic stress" from the operation. I have felt sad over life before. This was DEFINATELY generated via chemicals. I felt like someone dropped some acid in my drink. Look for alternatives!!!!!! | F | 38 | 4 days | 7/10/2007 | 1 | BV | While on the medication, I had terrible nausea, constant stomach upset that seemed to get better when I had something to eat. I did eat lots of food and drank a lot of water with each pill. had the nasty taste from the med as well. I had to move my bowels more often than usual, had diarrhea or really loose stool. I had lower back ache that was bad sometimes. for the first few days, I couldnt figure out what was wrong, then I started suspecting it was the Flagyl. I also experienced crying spells for no reason. when I finished the meds, the symptoms seemed to go away for about 3 days, then the stomach issue came back and still persists. | Its now 4 months after taking the medication, and my stomach problem persists. I go all day every day with cramping, feeling a need to go, loose stool and dirrhea occasionally. My stomach seems to have gotten really sensitive because when I eat certain foods, I have more pain and discomfort the next day. I am usually better at night, but the stomach problem begins when I wake up in the morning, after I move my bowel. MY doc and GI doc said its probably IBS, but I am not convinced. Have had a sigmoidoscopy and have an ultrasound scheduled. I have been taking probiotics for 3 months, and try to avoid foods that seem to irritate me further. I feel strongly that the antibiotics started this mess and praying hard that it goes away soon because I get depressed and cry about how this has changed my life. If anyone has experienced something similar, please email me. | F | 25 | 7 days | 7/9/2007 | 4 | Intestinal bug - amoeba/giardia | Yes all the side effects mentioned I had, what i would like to add about the side effects, because I had to take this many times when I lived in the 3rd world, is the side effects are worse the first time you take drug, if take it 6 months later seems less much less. | Well it is a poison not really a drug, it does great with killing bugs, some of side effects are dose related, i cut my dose down and still got rid of bugs and had much less side effects, in 3rd world, people take this 2x per year for a week just to de-bug thier intestines, for life time, it is nasty but works. | M | 47 | 7 days | 7/8/2007 | 4 | Intestinal bug - amoeba/giardia | me again, some of the PN, lasted for years after, in other words, i had less sensitivity to touch in my fingers and skin afterwards, it is cheap drug, costs like one dollar for a weeks supply in 3rd world, it is over the counter there, many die because they cant afford it. | yes if you got intestinal bugs this is the great thing that wipes them all out, but side effects are strong, ask dr. for minimum dose based on your weight, often you have to take it 2 or 3 times to finally get rid of the parasites, those things are strong, i feel intestinal parasites are meant by evolution to slim us down. | M | 47 | 7 days | 7/8/2007 | 3 | suspected c-diff from antibiotics | HIVES- on 5th day | I had blood from the rectum. I went to dr. who sent me to e.r. Dr. took blood test and suspected c-diff because I had been on two different antibiotics for a sinus infection. Bleeding stopped immediately. I am constantly tired and rested for 6 days. (never left the house) Now, on day 5- I have big hives all over and am itchy. I am discontinuing the flagyl. | F | 52 | 5 days | 7/8/2007 | 3 | C. Diff | Metallic taste, frequent urination, vivid dreams, insomnia, fatigue, severe nausea, lightheaded, diarrhea, headaches (some migraine strength), irritability, blurred vision when reading. | 2 courses of Flagyl, 14 days each. All the symptoms of pregnancy plus more!! My pharmacist warned me about not taking Flagyl with alcohol- he warned me not to even use mouth wash! I hope this finally gets the c. diff. I'm ready to be done because I can't tell if I'm getting better because of the horrible side effects! Also, try eating probiotic EVERYTHING for c. diff. Yogurt, cheese, cereal, etc. | F | 27 | 28 days | 7/3/2007 | 3 | BV | Anxiety, nausea, diarreah, metallic taste, exhaustion, vertigo, blurred vision, loss of apetite. | Having BV is horrible, but this is equally horrible for different reasons. I have 4 more days to go, wish me luck!!! | F | 31 | 6 days | 6/30/2007 | 1 | diverticulitis | Was on cipo & flagyl for acute case of diverticulitis. Was told to be on a liquid diet and given the 2 prescriptions in the ER. Needless to say, someone needs to tell the doctors about the need to have something in your stomach when you take flagyl. I thought is was the liquid diet that was making me so nauseous. I've never had such a reaction to a medication before. After going on solid food, I was slightly better but still very nauseous. On day 5, I just couldn't take it anymore. I called my doctor and he took me off of it. | Flagyl is NOT the only antibiotic that will work with diverticulitis. Thus, suffering thru the side effects of flagyl should not have to be gone through. | F | 52 | 5 days | 6/30/2007 | 2 | BV | splitting headaches and stomach pain the entire time I was on the med. Loose stool. | Took it for 7 days after confirming from the pharmacist that I wouldn't die from it. The headaches were so bad I would sometimes cry. Motrin didn't touch the pain. Also, I am not sure my BV is cleared up. I didn't have a bad infection to start out, but at the end of the meds, I still feel a bit of discomfort. I will give it a couple of days and see what happens. | F | 35 | 7 days | 6/28/2007 | 3 | BV after Cone Procedure | Bad taste, dizzy, slight nausea | I can limit the bad taste by tossing the pill as far back in my throat as possible & swallowing quickly with water. I then immediately follow with bread which seems to help further remove the taste from my pallet. I’m also taking acidophilus 1 hour before taking flagyl which is helping keep my system in balance & reducing some of the other side effects. | F | 48 | 14 days | 6/27/2007 | 1 | C. Diff | I was not properly warned in advance of the miserable effects of this drug. Intermittent nausea, dizziness, disorientation,and exhaustion. Everything smelled and tasted disgusting and there was a persistent sweetish smell of rotting vegetable matter. Scariest of all were hours-long episodes of extremely fast erratic heart beats. It was impossible to take this with a full meal when I was nauseous and on a 3 times a day 8 hour schedule There were no instructions to take it with food, although it DOES help. | My first course of Flagyl was for 7 days and that didn't kill the C.Diff. I can't believe I let myself be convinced that a follow-up 10 day course was OK. Until I read this site I didn't connect my symptoms with the drug and thought I was reacting to the C.Diff infection. I just finished the 10 days and will never take it again. | F | 73 | 10 days | 6/24/2007 |