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 |
| 5 | Intestinal Bacteria | BAD headaches, dark urine, loss of appitite, upset stomach almost immediatly after taking meds, really bad chalky taste when taking, fatigue, dizzy, and wanted to sleep all the time. | I dreaded taking it like other users but I think the meds worked day one, it is just a bear to have to take it for 7 days x2/day | F | 26 | 7 days | 7/22/2006 | 2 | C. diff infection of GI | weakness, fatigue, headache, dizziness, nausea, stomach irritation, heartburn, metallic taste, furry tongue, depression, insomnia, anxiety/panic attacks particularly at night including: pounding heart, sweating, chest constriction, shortness of breath | The best way to get the meds down is with plenty of food. Also, I pressed the pills into bread to create a very thin but durable coating. Benzodiazepine was required at night in order to control anxiety/panic attacks so that I could get some sleep. I'm on 500mg, 3 times/day. I'm at day 8. Hopefully all side effects will subside after I finish my 10-day course. Missed more days at work from the treatment than from the infection. | F | 33 | 10 days | 7/22/2006 | 2 | C. diff infection of GI | weakness, fatigue, headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, nausea, stomach irritation, heartburn, metallic taste, black furry tongue, depression, insomnia, anxiety/panic attacks particularly at night including: pounding heart, sweating, chest constriction, shortness of breath | I'm on 500mg, 3 times/day. I'm at day 8. The best way to get the meds down is with plenty of food. Also, I pressed the pills into bread to create a very thin but durable coating. Benzodiazepine was required at night in order to control anxiety/panic attacks so that I could get some sleep. Hopefully all side effects will subside after I finish my 10-day course. Missed more days at work from the treatment than from the infection. | F | 33 | 10 days | 7/22/2006 | 4 | bacterial vaginitis | I was extremely tired all the time, mild headaches, and darkened, smelly urine. Other than that, I was fine. I didnt seem to notice any metallic tastes or anything like that. | Honestly, I was mad I couldnt have any alcoholic beverages. | F | 25 | 7 days | 7/21/2006 | 4 | Infected Diverticula | This is in response to the above post from me earlier. It took 5 WEEKS from the day I stopped taking the drug until all the depression side effects were under control. I still feel some of the effects every so often but that 5 weeks was pretty awful. You have good days which feel almost normal and bad days where you feel like you can't get the depression out of your head. | I suggest drinking plenty of water AND getting outside in the sun for a few minutes each day. That seemed to help. Also I tried taking some St. John's Wort and it seemed to worsen my symptoms plus it says it takes 2-8 weeks until the effects are felt so it could have been I hadn't been taking it long enough. The metronidazole did clear my infection but with a heavy price. ALSO I had thrush (tongue fungus) as a result from this and you should always take acidopholus to help the good bacteria regain a foothold in your body. It will also help clear up the thrush. | M | 27 | 10 days | 7/20/2006 | 3 | entamoeba stomach infection | For the first 2 days I only had extremely orangish urine. Also, I found it hard to swallow without getting stuck in my throat and leaving behind the worst taste imaginable. On Day 5, the worst of it started. Uncontrollable sobbing, extreme fatigue, nausea and stomach pain, feeling depressed and hopeless and then having panic attacks. This was followed by periods of feeling absolutely fine. And then back to feeling listless and nervous to leave the house. I didn't experience loose stools like some others, but sometimes pass only mucous and then feel extremely tired. I'm between jobs now and don't know how I would have managed if there was somewhere I needed to be. I have 2 days left and am very tempted to go off of it but I suppose might as well finish it off. Feel like I can't cope with the emotional distress though. | The generic version that I'm taking can be cut in half before swallowing. This helps considerably. My 'somewhat satisfied' rating is based on the side-effects and not knowing if it's working. Will know with re-testing if the medication has worked. | F | 33 | 10 days | 7/14/2006 | 3 | bacterial infection | Severe depression, lethargic episodes (school started and I was totally useless),constant sickening feeling, dry mouth, dark urine, and constant nausea. Horrible, horible taste. | I have taken this drug before for the same reason and I was fine now I will never take it again, I am totally non-productive on the medication, this time I only took it for 5 days, I pray that the infection never comes back. | F | 30 | 7 days | 7/14/2006 | 4 | Trench Mouth/Kidney infection | Salty, metalic taste in mouth. I drink lots of fluids just to get rid of it. It also changes the way food tastes. I've only been on it for 1 day...I found this website while looking to see if this horrible taste is from the meds..I will stick it out as I was feeling terrible yesterday and I want to get better. I feel somewhat better already so I hope it works... | M | 51 | 1 days | 6/30/2006 | 2 | pelvic mass | very irritable, unhappy, lazy, constant feeling of nausea, horrible taste. | F | 25 | 2 weeks | 6/19/2006 | 1 | Wisdom tooth extraction | This is scary medicine as on day 1 i experienced shivering and fever,day 2 a massive headache,really bad headache..day 3 was worse i was feeling so so high and like i was not myself,it was scary and i felt my arms and legs going numb and felt like i was getting a STROKE.....i stopped now was meant to take 400mgx3times for 5 days | M | 24 | 3 days | 6/18/2006 | 4 | yes | Dry mouth, loose stool, dizziness, upset stomach and terrible taste in my mouth......dark urine.... | I just noticed, after stopping the medication 5 days ago my tongue is white and furry. Is this normal? Should i see a doctor? I'm scared | F | 34 | 6 days | 6/14/2006 | 1 | gum disease | Foul metallic taste, furry coated tongue, swollen feeling at back of throat, headaches, feeling of depression, loose bowels | It has been 8 days now since my last dose and still feeling generally unwell but by far the worst is the metallic taste and furry coated tongue. Have completely lost appetite and have barely been able to eat for past few days. Food, drink, water all taste foul, have dry mouth and constant desire to want to rip out my tongue which feels like a foreign object in my mouth. How long will these side-effects go on??? Would never take this drug again under any circumstances. | F | 40 | 7 days | 6/14/2006 | 1 | gum disease | Foul metallic taste, furry coated tongue, swollen feeling at back of throat, headaches, feeling of depression, loose bowels | It has been 8 days now since my last dose and still feeling generally unwell but by far the worst is the metallic taste and furry coated tongue. Have completely lost appetite and have barely been able to eat for past few days. Food, drink, water all taste foul, have dry mouth and constant desire to want to rip out my tongue which feels like a foreign object in my mouth. How long will these side-effects go on??? Would never take this drug again under any circumstances. | F | 40 | 7 days | 6/14/2006 | 3 | Vaginal Infection | Strangly depressed, aggresive, sore throat, dark urine, nausea since first day, headaches, spaced out and really clumsy. Feels like severe PMS. Rash on lower back that looks like a mix between shingles and acne. | Take with chocolate pudding/sryup and applejuice to get rid of metallic taste completely, applejuice also helps prevent constipation. I'm only on day 5 of 7 and feel insane. I think the side effects increased during menstration. Not a good idea if dealing with small children, the disorientation made me defenseless as a preschool teacher. It's required time off from work. But it feels like the infection is clearing up. | F | 19 | 14 times | 6/13/2006 | 5 | Wisdom Tooth infection | The first time I took these, I felt depressed and on one day, got slightly confused. I felt really strange and also lost my appetite completely. Kept feeling sick as well. Second time I took these, had no problems at all, except for headaches at the end of the day and I also felt more sleepy than usual. I was on a 7 day course of these both times. | Any side effects were well worth it because my infection cleared up both times. | F | 24 | 7 days | 6/12/2006 | 3 | tooth infection | Tired and listless. Made the mistake of drinking one single beer and was sick for 2 days. Taking together with Erythromycin | Infection cleared up after 3 days, hope it doesn't come back because I don't want this stuff again. | F | 46 | 7 days | 6/12/2006 | 1 | Propylaxis after root canal treatme | Very prickly and red left eye. Itchy rash over entire body starting on 5th day and lasting about 4 days.Discontinued the tablets on 5th day of 7. Developed diarrhoea 8th day continuing on and off for 14 days. Dry and foul mouth throughout, almost like thrush. Tongue coated and brown at times. | Nasty tasting tablet. I will definitely avoid it in the future. | F | 45 | 5 days | 6/12/2006 | 5 | Root canal treatment | I'm pretty tough but finished course 5 1/2 days out of 7. Sleeping problems, diarrhoea, stomach pain and continual nausea. Eye pain, tingling in face. General malaise. Very depressed didn't want to do anything. Especially first couple of hours in the morning. REALLY spaced out, like my head had pressure and was going to explode, I was panicking severely, went to emergency doctor for re-assurance, paranoia. Disorientation and unsteady on feet. | Never again, my problem has gone, but this has been hell. I've lost over a week's work, still don't feel completely right even after stopping the medication. Seriously scary stuff. I've never seen this board before. Doctors / Dentists should make it really clear how this stuff can F**k with your body and mind!! | M | 44 | 5 days | 6/4/2006 | 4 | Infected Diverticula | The metallic taste was one thing but BY FAR the worst was the depression. I took this pill for 10 days and by day 5 I had a mental breakdown and was severly depressed for the remaining of the course (500mg x 3 per day). Also towards the end I had some stomach pain that prevented me from eating much (I had to force myself just so I would feel better). Good luck!! | I will say what helped was to drink A LOT of water when on this med and find someone to talk to about your depression, it will help you get through it!! Thanks God for this message board. Seriously if I had to do it again I probably would NOT take this simply because of the depressed feeling. If you know you get easily depressed ask for something else. I finished the course yesterday and still feel the ups and downs of depression. | M | 27 | 10 days | 6/2/2006 | 4 | Bacterial Vaginosis | 1st Day-Metallic taste Metallic taste left after first day. I have been on this med for about 5 days now. My side effects are lethargy, occasional dizzines, depressed mood, dark urine, abdominal pain, and loose stool. I also started chormagen so that may have some contribution. However, I know that the lethargy, ocassional dizzines, and depressed mood are from the metronidazol. | I am taking the two doses in one day. Sometimes I take it with food and without. I notice that I when eat food, then take the med in that order, my abdominal pain is decreased. It cleared my bacterial vaginosis within 4 days. Please don't take this with alcohol! Every website I have seen on this medication stresses it. | F | 27 | 7 days | 5/30/2006 |