METRONIDAZOLE Reviews (METRONIDAZOLE)

Average Rating: 2.4 (1768 Ratings)

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METRONIDAZOLE  (METRONIDAZOLE):  Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections. It may also be used to prevent infection after bowel surgery. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria and parasites.   FDA Approval Date: 1982-05-05 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 4  BV only side effect was just a bit of nausea..nothing too bad The smell is completely gone by the next day. discharge is slowly goin this is 3rd day of when i used it F 25 1 days
500 4X day
2/16/2011
 1  Persistent unexplained NSU Having had this drug on 2 previous ocassions over several days to clear a possible unidentifiable urethral infetion, I visited the GUM clinic and consultant said he would give me a large dose - all to be taken with water in a single dose. I had to take 10 x 400mg tablets in one go. Iwas a little nervous about this. I asked about safety and was told it is tolerated at this dose by women with 'ertain conditions' and the main thing is I MUST NOT drink alcohol for at least 24 hours. I had headaches for a day or so and felt a bit woozy. 24 hours later my urine turned REALLY dark. No improvement in my condition. About 2 weeks later noticed weakness in both legs below knees. Random stabbing pains over tops of shins. This leg pain has now persisted for a month. The doc has said the drug would not cause any leg problems even at this dose and has put me on 2 weeks of other antibiotics as NSU still not clearing up. Ive searched all over interenet and not found anyone prescribed 4g in a single dos M 41 1 days
10 x 400mg 1X day
2/16/2011
 3  Swollen Gum around wisdom tooth Slight stomach cramps. But main side effect is the really horrid taste in my mouth. F 65 3 days
400mg 3X day
2/15/2011
 1  Vaginitis F 69
500 mg. 1X day
2/14/2011
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 3  c. diff, crytosporidium, Crohn's Nausea, fatigue, lightheaded, dizzy, stomach cramps, metal taste On day 3 the effects became a little more managable but by day 8 it was getting worse again. However, the meds did work while I was taking them. Dosage ended yesterday. Today I am jittery and anxious, feel uncomfortable in my own skin, muscles are tight. Feels like withdrawal symptoms. Calling the Doc to see if this is related to the metronidazole. I don't know what else it can be as this is the only thing I have recently taken or stopped. Also, the symptoms that put me on the metronidalzole are returning already. Has anyone else experienced withdrawal like symptoms after stopping this medication? F 30 14 days
500 3X day
2/11/2011
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 1  stomach problems Severe depression and nausea! Loose bowels, overall fatigue. Thank goodness I'm not the only one who is having a horrible time with this medication. Was beginning to think I was losing my mind! Am normally a very active senior citizen, but this medication has brought me to an abrupt halt! I'm hoping the infection (if in fact, I actually had one) has cleared, but it is a huge price to pay! The depression and nausea are the worst I've ever experienced. Have 3 more days left of the meds, and it can't be too soon! Was on Cipro before this, and it too, had side effects, so Dr. said to quit taking it. I'm sure he thinks I'm a hypochondriac as I seem to have bad side effects from most meds, but I've lived in this body for many years, and I know when it's far from normal! I won't ever take it again. F 66 10 days
500mg 3X day
2/10/2011
 4  VB Slight nausea after taking, has been better since i take it after food with a pint of water Last pill tomorrow and seems to have cleared the infection F 33 7 days
400 2X day
2/9/2011
 2  BV nausea, horrible taste in mouth F 21 7 days
500mg 2X day
2/8/2011
 1  Tooth abcess / gum infection I have taken these antibiotics twice before for a tooth abcess and gum infection with no side effects. However, into my third day of taking this medicine for the third time, I suffered a severe allergic reaction to my lips, tongue and face as well as suffering from skin rashes. I went to A&E where I was given an intraveneous drip (steroids and antihistamine)straight away and eventually the swelling went down after at least 12 hours. Still keep getting allergic reactions two days after finishing the dose. I will not be taking this medicine ever again. F 34 5 days
400 3X day
1/30/2011
 2  Diverticulitis Bad taste in mouth, stomach pain,sleepy, in a fog. Took Cipro first and Metronidazole.....caused bleeding from either Hemmoroids or Cipro the doctor said. I went into the hospital for four days. Now taking Metronidazole they say to make sure Diverticulitis doesn't come back. Also took 4 days in hospital, now another 12 days. M 68 12 days
500 mg. 3X day
1/29/2011
 1  wisdom tooth gum swelling been prescribed coz of the gum swelling due to wisdom tooth. which I think isnt a big problem and doc said that its only pain coz the tooth is growing. SO after reading comments decided NOT TO take the medicine! Not worth it ;) mite take peniciline from last prescription. This the drug shud be prescribed in extreme cases and not like 80% ( thats from NHS web site) cases NOT Taking this shait after reading the comments. doing the old fashioned: leet the tooth do its job lol kids survive so can i lol F 24 5 days
5 days 200 3X day
1/27/2011
 4  Tooth abcess wind, loose stools, slight dizzyness on Day 6, lack of energy. It's a hassle to make sure I take this med with food. Sometimes I am not hurry or too late or too early to eat anything. F 42 7 days
200mg 3X day
1/24/2011
 3  tooth absess tiredness, mood very low, may be due to tooth pain, tingling in hands and feet and itching around my mouth never taken this before due to alergies, will carry on as it is helping with the pain F 30 7 days
400mg 3X day
1/18/2011
 2  stomach problems dizziness, headache, blurriness, aching bones, WHEN YOUR DOCTOR RECOMMENDS YOU TO TAKE THIS TABLETS, ASK FOR THE SIDE EFFECTS. BE CAREFUL! F 12
250 mg 2X day
1/18/2011
 5  Bacterial bowel infection Tiredness, occasional headaches, otherwise no bad effects. This antibiotic cleared up my problem very well. I took a 7-day course 6 months previously, but the infection came back after several weeks. M 62 21 days
400mg 3X day
1/17/2011
 3  BV I think i was very lucky taking this drug, after everything i read i was extremely worried about taking these tablets-i was pescribed 5 tablets in one go-so i followed the instructions-and took them with a meal (i made it a large one thought the more food to digest with the better) then i follwed this with a pint of water!!! something did the trick as the only side effect i got was a dull headache the following day but nothing crazy!!! just hope the medication does the job xxx F 26 1 days
4X day
1/15/2011
 4  BV No side effects first 2 days, by 4th day a loose BM, by 6th & 7th days, nausea, feeling like I consumed too much caffeine, general tiredness but very jittery at the same time. Finished course yesterday afternoon. 24 hours later now feel GREAT. Seems to have cleared the infection. If I ever get this again, I will ask for cream or suppositories due to overall feeling crappy for a few days with pills. Ate Kefir (drinkable yogurt) everyday and also took a probiotic supplement so perhaps GI symptoms could have been alot worse without taking those things. F 48 7 days
250 3X day
1/14/2011
 3  bv DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG FOR BV!!! there are other antibiotics you can take for bv, ask your doctor for a diff one, metro/flagyl needs to be taken off the market. I had the usual side effects (dry mouth, diarrhea, irritability) but on day 3 I had an overwhelming sense of impending doom, tingling, lightheadness, scariest 30 seconds of my life!! Accidentaly used mouthwash....wow bad idea. my face and chest turned bright red and burned for 2 hours F 22 7 days
500 2X day
1/14/2011
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 2  possible BV; cervicitis Only on day 5 of 14 day course, don't think I will make it. Side effects are a little less but still here: AWFUL taste, as if I haven't brushed my teeth in weeks; white tongue; pills are awful bitter and hard to swallow; take it with full stomach every time but get waves of nausea (I have a vomit phobia so this is HORRIBLE); increased hunger but NO desire to eat for first few days; when I do eat, sometimes pain in stomach; no diarrhea but constipation and loose stools when I do go; pain on left side rib like a bruise even though I have not injured it/strained the muscles; strange-feeling sweating but sometimes chills and fever feeling; unable to catch my breath at times as if I just did laps; constant feeling of something (phlegm?) in my throat; unable to sleep at all for first 2 nights and disgusting, nauseating nightmares, had to take Tylenol PM 3rd night; but the worst was the EXTREME PANIC ATTACKS. I am prone to panic/anxiety anyway but have it under control--UNTIL I took this--ti There is no way in hell I will be able to take this for 14 days. I don't understand why I even got prescribed it this long, most websites say BV can be cleared up on 1000 mg/day in 7 days. Unfortunately my PCP isn't sure what I have and is covering all bases. *Note: I am also taking oflaxacin which can cause the same symptoms as Flagyl so my side effects are compounded by the combination therapy. And btw I'm not a person who usually experiences side effects--Penicillin sometimes causes diarrhea, and Bactrim causes gas pain, but Metronidazole (and oflaxacin) are HORRENDOUS. F 26 14 days
250 4X day
1/14/2011
 1  PID Day 1 - 1 Tab - No change Day 2 - 1 tab Felt amazing, really good like I was 18 again, couldn't sleep messed up vivid dreams. Didnt take 2nd dose Day 3 - Felt like I had taken MDMA but without that loved up feeling. Tooth Grinding, Euphoria & agitation, Sexual arousal, relaxed but then panic, sudden self doubt & paranoia. All along with the expected nausea.Didn't take again. Day 4 - At least I slept last night. Still feel strange . Not hungry & nauseous. Still feel on drugs. Don't feel with it but it has worn off a bit. I wouldnt recopmmend this to mothers or anyone who has possible mental health probs. Although I feel pretty good there is no way i could look after a child in this state. How antibiotics can get you high I do not know. F 32 2 days
100 1X day
1/13/2011
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