Tinidazole for Bacterial Vaginosis User Reviews (Page 3)

Brand names: Tindamax, Fasigyn

Tinidazole has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 70 reviews for the treatment of Bacterial Vaginosis. 70% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 10% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Tinidazole

Anna
Taken for less than 1 month
May 28, 2022

"I had intercourse with a new partner who ejaculated inside me and I started getting a strange odor. I tested positive for gardnerella a couple days later. My doctor prescribed me tinidazole 2 days, 4 pills a day. I took them all at once for 2 days. She also said I should take norethindrone, the mini pill birth control. I have dealt with BV for a year and this was a new treatment so I gave it a shot. After my first dose, nothing seemed to change, second dose nothing, I just had these pounding headaches and slept for a day straight. I went back to my doctor 4 days later. She said that it takes a full week for the medication to work even if the dosage is just for two days. After a full week, I ONLY started to smell and feel a difference. I think the pairing of the tindamax and birth control is what made the difference. There’s a few scientific studies about how the mini pill does WONDERS for BV. I also took balance complex and a bucketload of probiotics."

9 / 10

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Ccano
Taken for less than 1 month
December 5, 2018

"I had my appointment on Monday at 4pm. Was diagnosed with BV and was prescribed 500mg pills to take twice a day for 5 days. I took one that evening. On Tuesday evening (after 2 pills) I had a headache and metallic taste. I took the 3rd pill that night. This morning I woke up with heartburn and still a headache. Now I'm on pill 4 and my vagina is itchy and I'm sleepy. I'm going to take a zyrtec."

7 / 10

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Ana
Taken for less than 1 month
June 9, 2023

"My doctor gave me this since Metro wasn't working for a month. It did get rid of my BV but I woke up sweating with a very fast heartbeat. My doctor said it wasn't a side effect, but I think it might be with some people. Freaked me out. My bv came back 3 weeks later though."

8 / 10

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AMP
Taken for less than 1 month
May 7, 2023

"This medication is a miracle drug!! I had bacterial vaginosis for over 10 years and tried all other meds and boric acid suppositories, but it would always return. I had no side effects at all, and I have been BV free for almost a year now. This medication was life-changing in the best of ways!"

10 / 10

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Kriss...
Taken for less than 1 month
November 8, 2020

"I was prescribed to take four 500mg of tinidazole for 2 days to treat BV. The only side effects I experienced were minor headaches, fatigue and dryness in my mouth. I was constantly drinking water because my mouth kept getting dry. Other than that, I’ve been fine. The drug worked and I’m happy. All drugs comes with side effects. Just deal with it."

10 / 10

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Taken for less than 1 month
August 26, 2021

"Ladies, I recommend trying this if metronidazole and clindymacin don't work for you. I had a milky white, mostly odorless discharge for ages, it looked and had the same consistency as plain yogurt. Sometimes the doc diagnosed me with BV, but other times I was told it was just regular discharge. I knew though that there was far too much, and this didn't start until about 6 months after I got a vaginal IUD for the first time. Even after I got the IUD removed though, the discharge continued and I was prescribed everything from solosec to clindamycin to metronidazole all oral and then vaginal gels and suppositories as well. NOTHING even made it go away once, it was persistent. Then, recently I got a fishy odor accompanying the consistent discharge and I thought for sure this is BV. Did some research online and thought I'd ask my doc for tinidazole this time around. I also got metronidazole and took that for 7 days first, then took the tinidazole and a flagyl. It worked!"

9 / 10

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Miya
Taken for less than 1 month
July 30, 2021

"For me Tinindazole is really bad. Other than the stated symptoms my lips totally becomes so infected like I had allergy, it is swollen and feels injured. So gross & painful. Can't even take more than one tablet. But very effective."

9 / 10

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Nikki
Taken for less than 1 month
August 4, 2018

"I'm 28 weeks pregnant and my doctor did a Pap smear on me saying that I had a bacterial infection so she prescribed me with tinidazole and she told me to take 4 pills first day and take 4 pills next day so I did and I was feeling something was wrong my baby wasn't moving that much. Then the next day I started throwing a lot I was wondering how can I stop throwing up"

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KlJ
Taken for less than 1 month
December 8, 2023

"I just wanted to add once reading these reviews that while this treats BV, Tinidazole is also an anti-parasitic so some of the negative side effects and emotional ones I read people were having are directly related to and are due to die-off symptoms of parasites. I just did a 2-month parasite, heavy metal and candida cleanse and learned about parasites in excess. Very beneficial to detox yearly."

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LDC
Taken for less than 1 month
March 23, 2024

"I have been suffering from either BV or trich for years. I have been tested for both several times but nothing comes up. Green discharge and sometimes fishy smell. I tried metronidazole a few times but always stopped a day or two in due to the side effects. I took 2 500mg pills yesterday at 2 pm after a big meal, and then 2 pills at 6 pm after another meal. I didn’t notice any side effects except I couldn’t sleep, but maybe I was anxious about side effects. This morning I have a metallic taste in my mouth, but that is nothing compared to the way I felt when taking metronidazole."

9 / 10

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Fina
Taken for less than 1 month
July 14, 2021

"I used to take 2 pills as a single dosage. It made me nauseous, and it made anything I ate or drank taste horrible. I was taking this pill for Bacterial Vaginitis and 2 days later I had yeast infection!! Worse and even frightening that the mild itch I was having, accompanied with stomach ache and cramps."

2 / 10

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NOaks
Taken for less than 1 month
February 5, 2024

"Had a one-night stand (not proud) and took a full STD test to rule everything else out when I was diagnosed with BV. The symptoms were agonizing. Thank God for this med. I took both doses (2gx2) on a full stomach and had no side effects, but BV odor and discharge were eliminated. Now a week later, still free and clear. I also put in boric acid suppositories for the 3 days post-medication and began OTC vaginal probiotics (Nature's Way brand). I am so happy! You take normal vaginal health for granted until you have BV!"

10 / 10

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maya
Taken for less than 1 month
December 23, 2023

"I just finished my 2nd/final day of taking tinidazole. Both times, I took all 4 pills with a big meal to try and avoid side effects. The only thing I experienced was a sour taste in my mouth when taking the pills and a really bad headache. I was worried about any gastrointestinal side effects and that didn’t happen! It also seemed to help my BV after day 1. I did not drink any alcohol during my days taking it because I'm scared of the risks lol. I’d definitely recommend this because it’s such a short amount of time of taking it and it works pretty much immediately! Don’t be scared of what you read online because realistically it probably won’t happen to you."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
June 19, 2009

Tindamax (tinidazole) "This was the best medication that I have used for a vaginal infection. It works quickly to clear up the pain. I would definitely use it again."

10 / 10

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Bv su...
April 7, 2015

"I am on it now day 2 and the symptoms are subsiding... No side effects so far."

8 / 10

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Ktr
Taken for less than 1 month
June 20, 2019

"The tinidazole is working very good. I can already see results , quite pricey , and metal taste in mouth but other than that nothing else"

10 / 10

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Anonymous
March 11, 2011

Tindamax (tinidazole) "This medicine makes me have a metallic taste in my mouth. I also have vaginal irritation. "

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Blive
Taken for less than 1 month
August 1, 2016

"I was prescribed tinidazole 4pills/2 a day, for a reoccurring BV. First day I had bad headaches, 2nd day same thing. It has cleared and no problems since. But the headaches are HORRIBLE!"

8 / 10

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Anonymous
March 8, 2011

Tindamax (tinidazole) "I'm on the tinidazole right now. It has caused me severe nausea and severe headaches that I can't even treat with Tylenol 3. My head hurts all day."

3 / 10

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Anonymous
April 2, 2011

Tindamax (tinidazole) "Experienced severe headaches, vaginal discharge, nausea and a metallic taste. I only took it for 2 days."

4 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
September 2, 2016

"4 pills 2days each....bv gone but did get a yeast infection. Metal taste also"

10 / 10

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Bertti
February 1, 2018

Tindamax (tinidazole) "This is the only prescription that works for my recurring BV. Other than a mild metallic taste no other problems. Drink plenty of water!"

10 / 10

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candy...
Taken for less than 1 month
August 4, 2016

"It caused cramps..and a bad metallic taste which last for a day or so that's the only irritating part to me because everything i drink taste horrible!!"

8 / 10

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freshee
September 11, 2009

Tindamax (tinidazole) "I used it about 2 months ago for bacterial vaginitis and it went away but came back now. Bacterial vaginitis is horrible. This is the only thing that cures it."

5 / 10

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nish...
March 29, 2015

"Badly allergic by this medicine. I got face swelling and I suffer 7 days by this condition, my mouth and my gums all are swelled, even I am not able to brush or eat any thing. "

1 / 10

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