Metronidazole for Bacterial Vaginosis User Reviews (Page 2)

• 00ano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 16, 2020

"Was so anxious and scared to take this medication as I read all these reviews, but I was at a loss as nothing worked to get rid of it so this was a last resort! Absolutely NO side effects just took the medication as it says to do so. Worked and done the job. Feel so relieved it has now gone. Please do as it says and you will not suffer with no side effects."

• Sunny
• January 15, 2020

"I have taken Metronidazole many times in the past & only experienced the normal metallic taste & slight nausea, there is something very different about the ones I got recently. I have NEVER felt anything like this, so tired, I couldn't get out of bed, I thought maybe I came down with a flu, I also had hot & cold sweats, I was so weak, my brain fog got so bad I couldn't think straight. I felt very depressed & anxious. I feel they are putting something different in them now. I can't deal with this feeling much longer, I feel like I'm not in my own body anymore, I don't know what to do, I don't have med insurance to go see a therapist or any other doctor, so now I'll just have to tough it out & pray these side effects go away soon. I've only been off of them for 36 hours, I read it takes 44 hours for them to leave your system. I pray everyone recovers fully from these. I imagine this is what a bad LSD trip feels like, I want to get out of my body. I'm scared"

• WORD...
• August 18, 2014

"I get bacterial vaginitis quite often, 5-6 times a year. I'm taking the pill now and I was given some NEW advice from the pharmacist! The instructions on the bottle say DO NOT drink alcohol, however I was told that even USING products that contain an alcohol ingredient can give you horrible rashes and hives. So just a word of caution, invest in some regular Dove soap alcohol and sulfate free lotion and put your pretty perfumes and lotions on the shelf for a little over a week!"

• tjswan
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 12, 2014

"I get bacterial vaginitis all the time because of my sugar. With taking this medicine I only suffered sore throat and a yeast infection. I have to take it for 14 days 2x a day. It does work just.... hate no drinking alcohol."

• Metro...
• April 17, 2014

"I'm on day 6 of my medication and it has worked wonders. I had a strong fishy smelling discharge for two months, that lasted all day. Literally on DAY 2 of my medication the odor and the discharge disappeared! I didn't have to keep changing underwear or wiping off my undies anymore. This medication gave me my life and confidence back. The taste of the medicine is pretty bitter if you let it sit on your tongue, so have your water ready so you can drink it fast. Also eat a small meal before to avoid nausea. NOT AFTER. The first 2 days I ate after and felt like I just couldn't make it through the day. After that I tried eating before and the nausea didn't come back. Hope this helped!"

• caaaa...
• December 16, 2014

"I've been having this odor for quite few months and some discharge. I just started taking the meds last night and this morning I didn't have any odor or discharge but I took 4 500 mg and will continue the 2 x a day till my meds are finished. Its working."

• tired...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 19, 2013

"I am a very clean person. And to have dealt with this problem for about a year has made me tired! Really active with boyfriend and I couldn't explain why I had this persistent foul odor... cause I didn't know. Went to the dr. And the test came back positive for bacterial vaginitis! Prescribed metronidazole 2X@7days. Took the first pill last night at 945pm and the second this morning at 945am. Decided to read about some experiences this morning and was relieved that most felt better by pill #3 or #4. Before the dr. Visit I was digusted by my odor!!!! I didn't even want to use a public restroom and have someone come in right behind me. The medicine is nasty but I don't care!! I am just ready to be able to embrace my femininty!!!!!"

• Misha
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 8, 2014

"I experienced itching around the opening of my vagina, a fishy/musty odor and clumpy discharge. I went to the doctor and he diagnosed me with. I'm on my second day of dosage with this medicine, and all of those symptoms are gone, but I'm going to finish out the 7 days to make sure it's gone for good. Now, I don't have to be ashamed anymore."

• DeeBee
• June 24, 2017

"After reading all of these horrific reviews, I'm not gonna lie, I was pretty hesitant on taking these pills for the week. My gyno prescribed me 500 mg to take a twice a day for 7 days. I'm on my 4th day with no crazy side effects. I already see a lot less discharge and the odor has minimized greatly. The only negative thing I can say is the metal taste you experience when taking the pill. It's pretty bad but if you have juice and a food to bite into right after taking it, you'll survive! :)"

• Happy...
• June 14, 2013

"I was a suffering Bacterial Vaginitis victim for almost a year. I had swabs and tests done by my doctor and on every result I got a negative reading! Wasn't until a 5 days ago that my doctor prescribed me metronidazole and honestly it's changed my life already! After 2 days of taking 2 tablets a day my BV had vanished! I'm so happy with how this medication has helped. The taste is awful so I make sure I take it while I'm eating a meal and I've suffered with no side effects. Can't recommend it enough."

• BAano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 31, 2020

"I was prescribed the 500mg x 4, taking all pills at once treatment. Became incredibly nauseous after a few hours, dizzy, dry eyes, a bad headache. Started feeling dissociative suddenly. Eventually started to become very anxious, evolved into a severe panic attack where I could not land for hours. Reached a point where I really thought I was losing it and contemplated calling for health professionals, until someone came to me and could help calm me down. But I still felt a complete loss of reality and rationality, and I have never experienced this much lack of control before. It did better the symptoms for the bacterial vaginitis but in the future I would rather do any other treatment than this."

• Lolsa...
• September 22, 2016

"Reading these reviews freaked me out. I took the 2000mg single dose (5 x 400mg tablets). I had a slice of toast with peanut butter and the filled my mouth with a sweet drink and didn't let the tablets touch my tongue. No taste at all other than the drink. No nausea. Nothing. Went to bed, woke up, BV gone. Happy days."

• Abcde
• January 8, 2017

"Everything I've read about metronidazole and BV is that after 2 or 3 days you start feeling better. But I'm on day 5 and still have burning. I haven't drank any alcohol, haven't had sex, and haven't missed a pill. I know I still have two more days but I'm getting nervous. Anyone else have this happen?"

• 24ano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 10, 2020

"I’m on day 3 of 7 of metronidazole for BV and I'm not going to finish. I've been throwing up all morning and nothing is helping me. I’m on the 500mg pill 2 times a day for 7 days and I never want to take this medicine again. I wouldn’t wish the way I feel right now on anybody."

• karsh...
• August 22, 2014

"Like everyone else, I've ignored the symptoms for a couple months but you just get over the discharge and smell and all you want is to get rid of it. I have the 5 day dose 3 times a day. The dosage is really really affordable. By day 2 all the smell and discharge had disappeared. Weird thing is, on day 2 I had some weird reaction where my eyes had this sticky feeling and had some white like substance the following morning. Dehydration, and lack of sleep are the other side effects I have experienced. Besides that, its working wonders and I'm just glad to be over with the infection and vile medicine in a couple days. FYI: thanks for letting me know I should wait a few days before drinking alcohol. Wish you all the best."

• Jj1029
• June 25, 2017

"This medicine does it's job, my symptoms from the infection cleared within the first 3 days out of 7, taking 2 pills a day. It worked and cleared the infection so I'll give it 10 stars, but the side effects are for sure mentionable. I felt fine other than a metallic taste in my mouth for the first 2 days, then the extreme nausea rolled in. Imagine the feeling you have seconds before you puke, 24/7 for days on end. I also had headaches and slight stomach pain. I took probiotics while on the medication and they didn't do anything. I still recommend this antibiotic because it does its job, just be prepared for the side effects."

• Noppito
• May 16, 2019

"I may have some small side effects from metronidazole like occasionally I'm like damn I'm really tired, or hmm maybe I shouldn't eat anymore of this, but it's minimal, I had bacterial vaginitis (BV) for years I was feeling pretty run down anyways and it wasn't any worse. After the first dose I immediately felt WAY better, first day smell and discharge was gone and my undies were dry (TMI - sorry but what a glorious feeling) I was surprised and still anxious about the side effect that were supposedly gunna show up. They never did and every day though tired I felt better and better. I separated each dose by 12 hours on the dot everyday. I would eat a reasonably decent sized meal 30-60 minuets before I took them, and ok yeah they taste horrid like Buckley's but worse lol, I used apple sauce but I think the kiwis were way better at masking the taste honestly. Don't be scared of them and remember it's usually only people with bad side effects that comment never usually the people with no side effects"

• dayanna
• March 14, 2017

"I'm on my 3rd day of taking this medication for bacterial vaginitis and the smell is COMPLETELY gone. I was dealing with THE SMELL for like 2 weeks because I thought I was just 'off' down there. My only side effect is dark pee. Good luck women, I FEEL YOUR PAIN."

• No...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 5, 2013

"Bacterial Vaginitis is not uncommon, taking a daily probiotic with a high number of live bacteria (the beneficial bacteria in yogurt) greatly reduces the risks of getting bacterial vaginitis again. My boyfriend and I are very active, usually daily, and like clockwork I was having to treat bacterial vaginitis every 5 weeks for nearly a year. Each time I was prescribed Metronidazole 500 mg twice daily for 7 days, each time by day 2 the odor is gone. The medication is great, the taste is terrible so I suggest putting the pill into the back of the throat onto a mouthful of already chewed, ready to swallow food without allowing the pill to touch any part of the mouth, it helps! Douching isn't recommended, rinse out in a bath."

• Anony...
• December 31, 2014

"I took this twice a day for 7 days, and have never felt so sick on a medication. I had severe headaches, bloating, constant nausea, aches and pains all over. As many others have mentioned, it tastes rancid unless you're really proficient at throwing it into the back of your throat and chugging it down immediately- even in a second, the taste stuck to the back of my throat and made me gag. A couple other really important notes -- this medication lowered both my liver function (hence no alcohol while you're on it! They mean it) AND my platelet count... So I was getting nose bleeds, bruises and some fairly alarming vaginal bleeding while on it as well. "

• Coleaus
• December 5, 2014

"Did a great job clearing the infection within days, however you have to drink water and eat before taking it. I had nausea and vomiting for hours after taking it when I didn't have a full meal on my stomach."

• Gross...
• May 31, 2014

"I have had bacterial vaginitis for over a year now, experiencing a multitude of odors - sometimes fishy, sometimes sweet, sometimes metallic. Also dealt with the uncomfortable discharge that requires panty liners and constant underwear changing. I got the 7-day pill supply, 500 mg, 2X/day. I am currently on my final day. The odor cleared up almost instantly, and the discharge was gone by the time I was taking the 2nd pill! Oh, and side effects were minimal and very tolerable! However, yesterday (6th day) I had a massive clump of discharge, larger than I've ever experienced, and I began to itch terribly. Not sure if this is something else, but I'm waiting to finish the pill supply and give it a few days before I contact the doc."

• Britt...
• May 18, 2017

"Hi ladies! So I had BV and went to doctors to get prescription. The doctor prescribed ONE dose of 2000MG ( 4 pills of 500MG) and take it all at once!!! After day two my symptoms are GONE!!! Maybe the doctor should prescribe one dosage for BV as it's very effective!!!!!!!! Consider it"

• Anonymous
• April 24, 2014

"I have been taking this pill, I've been skipping days because I forget BUT let me tell you this medicine does wonders. I had a very strong fish odor and it would even trespass my pants, it was so horrible! With heavy discharge and different color discharge but I'm so amazed with this medicine."

• kergra
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 10, 2020

"I took this for BV along with an oral medication for a mild yeast infection. I wasn't even having symptoms for the bv, just found out with an annual PAP, but the side effects are BRUTAL. By day 2, headaches and dizziness. Day 3-5 extreme fatigue, weakness, MAJOR head fog, loss of appetite and though I already suffer from depression and anxiety, this medication seemed to make it so much worse. Seeing as though I didn't experience symptoms for the BV in the first place, I'm not sure if the medication is worth the side effects. I would ask for a better option."