METRONIDAZOLE Reviews (METRONIDAZOLE)Average Rating: 2.4 (1769 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare METRONIDAZOLE with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR METRONIDAZOLE | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 3 | BV | it is the third time i am takign this drug. I have little memory of side effects the first two times but now I have a severe depression episode, crying spells, constant tiredness, a bit of a foggy brain. I am on day 4 out of 7 and considerign how I am going to pull through... | F | 27 | 7 days 2X day | 10/15/2015 | 1 | Wisdom tooth infection | Gas, constant headache, extreme nausea, insomnia, fatigue, dizziness, diarrhoea, anxiety | This medication is disgusting I'm on a 5 day dosage. | F | 26 | 2 days 400mg 2x | 10/8/2015 | 1 | c diff | difficulty walking, slurred speech, shortness of breath, extreme weakness/fatigue, insomnia, muscle twitches (especially in legs), brain fog/difficulty concentrating, SEVERE ANXIETY, depression, no appetite, weight loss, constipation, heart palpitations, dry mouth | If you notice adverse side effects, talk to your doctor IMMEDIATELY, and get on another antibiotic if possible. What you are suffering from has a name--METRONIDAZOLE-INDUCED CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM TOXICITY. Basically, lesions are forming on your brain (specifically your cerebellum), and that's why you're having difficulty walking/speaking, etc. These lesions are reversible in about 85% of cases and almost everyone at least improves over the course of 3 months (people with only mood change problems especially have a better chance). However, taking more of the drug will cause the lesions to continue growing. The only thing that can detect them is an MRI. If you don't believe me, put "Metronidazole-induced Central Nervous System Toxicity" into Google, and you can find the case studies. I'm not a doctor; I'm just a victim of this effing drug and did my homework. It's 4 months out for me and I'm still having problems (although no longer debilitated by them). I just wish someone had told me what I actually had when I was bed-ridden and felt like I was losing my mind. Instead, the doctors told me the drug was out of my system less than a week after stopping, so "surely it can't be the drug." Totally lost faith in the medical system and will never take another drug without researching it beforehand. | F | 34 | 14 days 500 3X day | 10/7/2015 | 1 | BV | Severe depression, anxiety. Severe indigestion, heart burn. Severe lethargy. Some nausea. Overall feeling of coming down with a flu. | probably will never take again and I don't recommend to anyone!! | F | 23 | 1 days 2000mg | 10/5/2015 | 4 | BV | I've been tired,(extremely),but can't actually sleep good,and and my legs have been aching constantly,but my symptoms are gone,but feeling some type of muscle movements,twitching,and eye pain..I hope these side effects go away soon,took the 4pills one dose,and it's been two days..😒 | I found it better to take with a small meal.. | F | 34 | 1 days 500 mg | 10/3/2015 | 3 | Granulomatous mastitis | I am a sufferer of GM and after years of pain caused by flares, and extremely low energy levels, seems to be doing something. Still early days but apart from the aching joints and fatigue, I can manage it compared with painful flares. | F | 34 | 7 days 400mg | 9/29/2015 | 1 | C-diff | Wow! This drug is HORRIBLE! I've even had cancer and been on chemotherapy and no side effects quite like this. I feel like I'm coming out of my skin! Extremely agitated, irritable, anxious, and angry. Totally not myself and my family's paying part of the price unfortunately. | I'm on day five of a 10 day course and I'm stopping. I'll call my doctor Monday and tell him I can't take it anymore and ask for an alternative. Whatever it takes. | F | 48 | 5 days 500 mg | 9/26/2015 | 1 | Post bowel procedure | Crippling, massive headache unable to focus, confused and when speaking was finding it hard to put my words together i felt totally off the wall and spaced out after just 2 doses ! | ... Never again !!! | F | 47 | 5 days 400mg | 9/25/2015 | 1 | BV | Panic attacks, severe mood swings, depression, stomach aches, motor skills very bad, could hardly articulate my thoughts without getting really frustrated, had suicidal thoughts , gave me a yeast infection, would have been better off taking probitiocs from the health food store or using garlic & apple cider vinegar. the worst antibiotic i have ever taken | F | 26 | 1 weeks 500mg | 9/19/2015 | 1 | For dental infection | Had massive headaches at back of head. Felt spaced out. Bloated. Felt depressed. Had to stop taking them after 3 days. Very tired too. Took about 4 days to feel more normal. | M | 43 | 3 days | 9/13/2015 | 5 | bv | none | I don't want people to be put off taking this medicine from the reviews. Im currently on day 4 of 7. iv had no side effects exept dark urine. I did have side effects the last time i took them as i didnt take with food. now i take with a meal and feel fine, not even a bad taste in mouth as i quickly take a bit of food as soon as i swallow tablet. | F | 28 | 7 days 400mg 2X day | 9/10/2015 | 4 | BV | Stomach cramps, dry mouth, sneezing, light nausea, heightened sense of smell, heartburn, dark urine, & off taste in mouth. | F | 23 | 1 weeks 500 mg 2x | 9/8/2015 | 1 | Bacterial infection | Serve depression, headaches, stiff neck, constantly feeling the need to sleep, and very bad nausea | I'm pregnant so with the mix of the hormones and all the changes in my body, and taking this medication is literally one of the worst thing I've ever been through. | F | 18 | 1 weeks 500mg | 9/8/2015 | 1 | Infected Wisdom Teeth | Severe depression, anger, sobbing, periods of numbness, not enjoying anything, not being able to focus, not being able to sleep, not wanting to get out of bed when I do fall asleep, tiredness, trouble moving my arms, aches all over my body, stomach aches, nausea, chest pain, headaches, dizziness, trouble speaking clearly, hallucinations, dry mouth every morning and throughout the day | I already have a history of depression and since starting these a week ago, my life has been a nightmare. I wasn't sure if I was having a complete breakdown like I have in the past. I've been having suicidal thoughts aftet taking this medication, and this is the worst I've felt in years. I'm thinking this stuff is awful for anyone to take, but maybe way worse if you already have an established mental illness. Also, my teeth don't seem to be getting much better. I still have five more pills to take. I hope I never have to take this again. | F | 24 | 8 days 250 MG | 9/4/2015 | 1 | Fever, chills, supposedly fistulas. | Agitation, anxiety, mood swings, anger, drowsiness, lack of energy, nausea, unable to sleep, loss of appetite. | I will never take this medication again. I thought I was going crazy while taking it. Even was prescribed Lexapro for anxiety which made me sick. Thanks to this forum, I now know it was the flagyl making me feel this way. I've been off it for two days and I still feel its effects. I've changed GI doctors for a second opinion of my illness and hopefully will be feeling better. | F | 59 | 9 months 500 MG | 8/31/2015 | 1 | Tooth infection | Loss of appetite, feeling sick, anxiety, feeling of dread, generally feeling unwell, ringing in ears, vile taste in mouth | Started feeling unwell about 3 days after taking this drug and 10 days later I'm slightly improved but sill feeling bad. Hope this goes away soon as never felt like this in my life. Have seen my GP and going to speak to my dentist to see if I can get anything to help. Would never have taken this if I had known. Nasty drug. | M | 54 | 7 days 200 MG | 8/29/2015 | 1 | colitis | Metallic taste, loss of appetite, spacey feeling, panic/anxiety, can't tell if I have to pee, low back ache, sleeplessness, low energy, dry skin rash on my face, nausea, irritability, loose black stool, very sweaty all the time | Took in conjunction with cipro. | F | 30 | 7 days | 8/27/2015 | 2 | Dental problem | Mood altered , panic and depression , heightened sense of smell , loose stools . Stopped after 5 days | F | 68 | 5 days 200mgx3 | 8/26/2015 | 3 | Diverticulitis | Extreme fatigue, depression, inability to concentrate, irritability, imbalance/ataxia, loss of appetite, loose stools. | Taken in combination with Cipro. Diverticulitis cleared up in 2 days. Side effects are as bad as the diverticulitis. This is a mean medication, and I will never take it again! | M | 61 | 7 days 500 mg bid | 8/18/2015 | 2 | Bv | depression weepy, withdrawn, metallic taste, fast heart rate, burning sensation at end of urine stream, spacey | no improvement on day 3.5 | F | 28 | 3 days 500 | 8/16/2015 |