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Reviews for metronidazole systemic to treat Bacterial Infection
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metronidazole: This medicine tastes nasty but it solved the problem I was experiencing at the same it brought on another problem. I developed a side effect it made my tongue white and it had a fuzzy feeling. Even when I use the gel it gives me a yeast infection.
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metronidazole: This is a nasty tasting pill, but does work for curing a bacterial problem. I took it three times daily for 10 days. I experienced many of the symtoms mentioned in other letters. I also had a feeling of withdrawl and insomnia once I stopped taking the pill. I still have the metalic taste after two days. Other than all that it does the job it's designed to do.
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metronidazole: This medication gave me severe diarrhea and stomach pains. I didn't get the diarrhea and stomach pains until the fourth day. Today is my last day. I have one pill to take. I have been taking two 500 mg pills a day. And the taste is awful.
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Flagyl (metronidazole): I had a vaginal infection, and was prescribed Flagyl to cure it. I hated the immediate awful taste in the mouth, and it dissolved immediately upon hitting my tongue. I only experienced the awful taste and some slight stomach upset as side effects. The infection began to clear up after 3 days of a 7 day prescription. I recommend it, and drink something fruity with it. Also, DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL AT ALL while on this medication, OR FOR 3 DAYS AFTER YOU STOP TAKING IT. You WILL have severe vomiting, heaving and dizziness.
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Flagyl (metronidazole): I have been on this medicine for 3 days. I have insomnia (normally a good sleeper) and headaches since the treatment began. The infection is going away, but I don't know how much longer I can take this medicine.
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metronidazole: Lyme Disease - I take 60 pills a day so this nasty tasting one isn't a big deal. Side effects include stuffy, runny nose, sore throat and I can't taste any food or smell. Will be on it a month or so - just going to tough it out and hope to get better.
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metronidazole: Caught infection in hospital after a sigmoid colectomy. Symptoms did not become apparent for several weeks at which time I was hospitalized. Had I.V doses of 250 mg every 6 hours for 3 days. When I was discharged I continued the medication for 7 days. Currently, I'm in the 3rd day. It has helped some, but not to the degree expected.
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metronidazole: I am taking the last dose of this drug (0.2g x 2 tablets three times a day) for 4 days. The cyst on the upper gum is less sensitive and smaller. However, it has not gone away yet. This is the reason, I may take another course. I have no side effects except mild dry mouth. This is the reason I rated this drug 8/10.
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metronidazole: My Doctor prescribed metronidazole while I was on Lithium. I had some unpleasant side effects and could not take this medicne. Therefore it was of no use to me.
Always tell your Doctor if you are taking Lithium when prescribed Metronidazole.
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metronidazole: This medicine really did help me. Very effective. Side effects were minimal - occasional, very slight nausea or stomach upset.
The downsides: (1) Pills are difficult to take: they are uncoated, stick to your tongue/throat, disintegrate quickly, and taste so indescribably toxic and foul. I could only get them down by breaking them in two and coating them in syrup or honey, then psyching myself up -- and I'm pretty good with pills. (2) No alcohol. Not that it's so important, but this was a drag.
I was sorely tempted to stop after I felt well again, but it is so important to take the whole course. I felt much better after 24 hours, but not totally recovered until near the end. Stick with it, it's unpleasant but it works.
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Flagyl (metronidazole): I had C-Dif which is a bacteria which is resistant from too many antibiotics. I caught this in the hospital. I was never so sick. Betweem losing weight and the vomiting and diarrhea I thought I was going to die. Flagyl did help but took many months.
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Flagyl (metronidazole): I took this in February of 2008 and in December 2008 I was diagnosed with the same bacterial infection again. The doctor said this is the best medicine available to kill the bacteria. The pills are horrible to take since they are not coated. I've experienced the metallic taste and stomach upset feelings. However, if they work I am willing to withstand this temporary inconvenience.
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metronidazole: My Doctor put me on this medine only yesterday and I feel so mch better.I was told I had possibly food poisioning.I had severe stomach cramps,nauseated,and was really feeling bad.As of today I feel so much better with no side effects as of now.I was put on Nexium also.
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