FLAGYL ER Reviews (METRONIDAZOLE)Average Rating: 2.7 (208 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare FLAGYL ER with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR FLAGYL ER | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | baterial vaginosis | dark urine and brownish discharge, sleepy alot, but that might just be from lack of sleep. | besides the brownish urine and discharge, I had no other side effects. it cleared up the infection quick. | F | 25 | 7 days | 12/11/2008 | 1 | c diff | feel like i have mono. severe bloating.intermittent abd pain.intermittent nausea.... i think i'd rather have the symptoms of cdiff again instead of this. i also developed 2 fever blisters and no have an infection in my navel. i think flagyl is screwing with my immune system | F | 45 | 6 days | 11/16/2008 | 1 | post root canal pain | tired, depressed, metallic taste | don't think it worked for me, but i certainly noticed the side effects | F | 48 | 7 days | 11/9/2008 | 2 | diarrhea caused by clindamicin | mainly dizziness and weakness | I took two weeks of clindamicin as a result of a root canal. Ten days after finishing clindamicin, I started having severe diarrhea. Dr. prescribed 10 days of flagyl, 500mg 3 times per day. Diarrhea stopped and bowel movements returned to normal. Seven days later diarrhea started again and Dr. put me on 7 days of flagyl, 500mg 3 times per day. I'm in my 5th day and am not seeing any significant results as yet. Two more days to go, so we'll see. Stomach grouls with watery sounds and soft, grainy, watery, loose, smelly bowel movements. No evidence of blood in bowel movements. I'll never take clindamicin again!!! Dr. says it could take 4-6 weeks to clear this up. It's very frustrating. Is there any other treatment out there that will take care of this problem faster?? | M | 67 | | 10/12/2008 | 1 | bacterial vaginitis | I feel just awful!! I cried to my husband the second day and told him I literally felt "like I was dying". I am completely out of it, my heart is racing and fluttering, I'm dizzy, nauseated with no appetite, constantly breaking into sweats, and very emotional (i'm usually a pretty solid gal). Also, the taste in my mouth is terrible-I feel like i'm chewing on aluminum foil. I only need to be on it for five days so I'm going to tough it out. Unfortunately, I am finding it very, very difficult to concentrate on my school work, even my vision is blurry (I'm in nursing school-tough stuff!) and hope it doesn't effect the grade on my next test. There must be a better med out there. Advice-if you are taking any meds that may make your HR increase (ex. pseudoephiderine) STOP! It will only make you feel that much worse. :( :( | I suggest trying another medication first. I am a very healthy, active female in her thirties and I am finding it difficult to drive, exercise, or even read on this medication. | F | 34 | 5 days | 9/22/2008 | 5 | Giardia | Nausea and fatigue. | The symptoms of any parasitic infection incl many listed on this site include extreme weakness, fatigue and nausea...I have taken Flagyl in the past and with the exception of needing to take it with food and plenty of water, it really is not a problem. The Giardia is MUCH WORSE than taking the Flagyl. I think many people have panic, distress and/or depression already before they take this drug as a result of (perhaps) prolonged unresolved health issues. The health issues realy take their toll and with parasites, sometimes the diagnosis is slwo in coming with most us already having taken multiple drugs before we get to Flagyl. (500 mg x 2 times per day for 7 days) | F | 45 | 7 days | 7/6/2008 | 5 | Bacterial vaginosis | None, except for stomach upset the first day only. | This worked FAST and well. Infection never returned. I was taking 500mg a day for a week. | F | 46 | 7 days | 6/5/2008 | 5 | Abscessed Tooth | Nausea, fatigue, loss of appetite, awful taste in mouth, depression (sadness), overall sense of uneasiness, lack of energy/motivation, occasional loss of equilibrium, could fall asleep at any moment throughout the day but an inability to stay asleep (insomnia) | This antibiotic is very effective (I had the pleasure ( : of taking this drug before for diverticulitis), but it comes at the cost of some nasty side effects. I have been taking it for 6 days (tomorrow is my last day!!!) and it relieved the tooth pain within 48 hours. I made the decision to tough it out for the benefits, and it has paid off. | F | 40 | 7 days | 6/4/2008 | 4 | Vaginal / Yeast infection | I have been crying a lot, it brought about an energy slump/ I thought I was extremely lazzy.I am constantly in need of sleep and there is continous neuseua.The mettalic taste in my mouth is bearable but I have to take a lot of milk or lemon drops.There is also an increased tenderness on my breasts and am bloated. | I am taking this together with Doxitab ,but I dont think its side effects are that nasty.Is there a generic version of Flgyl, the taste is just horrible ,but I must say the medication is very effective, I got relieve from most of my symptoms withing ten hours of taking it. | F | 31 | 10 days | 4/14/2008 | 4 | Post Surgical Bacteria Infection | Intense Burning Eyes, general eye pain, significant sensitivity to light, better to close my eyes and justlay down. | Trying to stay the course because it is killing the infection. Need to hold on for 6 more days. Taking 500 mg. 1x per day. Took the liquid suspension, as I am allergic to the binding ingredients used in pill form, such as wheat starch, maize starch, dextrose, maltodextrin, (wheat, corn and soy binding agents) | F | 51 | 10 days | 4/6/2008 | 4 | C-diff | Overall feeling of malaise, heart burn, nausea, loss of appetite, depression, and the worst anxiety! Also clumsy and feel like I am in a fog. I really cannot concentrate at work when on this medication. I found Zofran helps with the nausea. | On Day 14 of this medicine and plan to finish it. All the side effects are nothing compared the the cramping and diarhea from C-diff. Finish the meds so you do not get C-diff back. I am hoping one course will take care of it. | M | 50 | 14 days | 4/4/2008 | 5 | C Diff | I have been on flagyl both in hospital and out. I was told I have to be on it for 3 1/2 wks but God willing I get off it sooner. I have had a rough time with this med. It gives me a racing heart. It puts me in a slump. It does not allow me to enjoy eating. It causes me to have night sweats. It's hard to tell whether you are better or the effects are strong that they make you crazy a bit. I hope all on it don't have to go through that. | Also, was anyone ever treated with an alternative of flagyl? If anyone has the same effect, let me know. Thank you. | F | 37 | 21 days | 3/18/2008 | 5 | C Diff infection | Thankfully, did not experience any side effects (surprisingly as I am sensitive to EVERYTHING) | Be sure to take this with a probiotic to prevent yeast infection as its potency and effects are strong. I was in the ER for a C diff infection. Flagyl came to the rescue and all signs of C Dif were gone 12 hours after I had taken it, of course one must still continue full course of the antibiotic. | F | 26 | 7 days | 3/1/2008 | 5 | Lyme Disease | Every day would bring a new side effect. I'm not sure if it's the herx reaction or a side effect of Flagyl. I usually got blurry vision. I fell three or four times during the week, until I realized I needed to be careful. This drug seems to make you more accident prone. Today I woke up and I have hives on my back and hip areas. Again, it could be the Lyme Herx or a reaction to the drug. However, for me, someone with chronic Lyme, this drug helps. The cure is defenitely not worse than the disease. It has helped with my cognitive problems as well as my joint pain. I found that I had a rapid heart beat and some skips. I did some research and started taking magnesium supplements. You have to take it several hours before your antibiotics..but ALL of my heart symptoms cleared. | F | 43 | 30 days | 2/26/2008 | 1 | Bacterial infection | Horrible nausea, not after every dose, but each time I took it I swore I was going to call the dr. and get off this stuff. | F | 61 | 7 days | 2/24/2008 | 3 | Abscess | Metallic taste, tiredness, dizziness, strange feelings in legs (like I had been sitting too long) | I've been on two courses of Flagyl (500mg, 4x/day) and Cipro together (750mg, 2x/day). I'm pretty sure all of the side effects were coming from Flagyl, but can't be sure. The idea to put the pill into an empty gelatin capsule is BRILLIANT. I haven't tried it, but would highly recommend it. First course (10 days) was 1 month ago. I could live with some dizziness, tiredness, lack of concentration, nausea. This got a lot worse at the end of 10 days. Had to start the same course 3 weeks later and started vomiting also. Called doctor and doctor told me to take a break. I've been off the pills for a day and I'm a new man. I hope I never have to go back on Flagyl again. I cringe just thinking about the pills and the taste in my mouth (which doesn't go away after taking the pill, but is worst when taking the pill). It really is bad. May get rid of the bacteria, but if there are other pills you can take...take the other ones. | M | 37 | 10 days | 2/22/2008 | 4 | UTI, Possible Chlamedyia, Gonerrhea | MOOD SWINGS!, sharp pains throughout lower portion of body(feet, ankles), chills, fever like,metallic taste, pain in swallowing anything,fatigue, diarrhea, irritability, depression, lack of concentration | I just turned 18 and this is the first time that I have ever experienced anything quite like this. My first time in the hospital w my partner who contracted it unknowingly from previous relationship. It took a couple of hours then they diagnosed me and put me on two different kinds of meds:metronidazole and flagyl(hope right medicines)and one must be taken for seven while the other for three. It is the worst!!My boyfriend thinks I'm emotional and moody for no reason, my parents think im losing it (and they have no clue im on it), my teachers think im lazy and depressed ,and it seems as if the world is misunderstanding me. I still got a couple of days left of the other medicine but the UTI and burning sensation while urinating has disappeared. Thank God. Many of my symptoms such as chills, depression, mood swings and body aches, sharp pais throughout lower portion of body are still occurring. Hopefully they stop. Thank God I found this site because for a minute I thought I was going insa | F | 18 | 7 days | 1/25/2008 | 3 | Mastitis | Nasty taste in my mouth, fuzzy vision, tired, nausea, heartburn. Oh and did I mention the taste?? | Also taking Dicloxacillin...swelling went down alot within 24 hours now seems to be slowing. | F | 33 | 10 days | 1/16/2008 | 4 | possible bacterial infection | I felt really gross beginning the second day of my treatment. I had a constant bitter taste in my mouth. Water tasted really, really bad to the point of making my stomach turn. I had bouts of dizziness. Most of the time I just wanted to lay down with my eyes closed. | I believe this medication is effective, but you will definitely feel nauseated and just overall gross while taking it. I think there may be something just as effective that isn't so harsh. | F | 28 | 7 days | 1/8/2008 | 4 | Diverticulitis | Terrible metallic taste, sleeplessness, sore joints, dizziness, bloating, cramps. | I toughed it out the first time I had to be on this and Cipro at the same time. It worked but I feel like I'm going to throw up just thinking about taking the next dose. I try to breath through my mouth to dry it out before taking a dose with a huge glass of water. Eating helps even though I don't feel like it. I'm going to try the PB and milk next dose. | F | 52 | 10 days | 1/5/2008 |