Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline for Helicobacter Pylori Infection User Reviews (Page 3)

• Samir...
• December 6, 2021

Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline) "I was prescribed to take Pylera to get rid h pylori. To be honest this medicine has ruined my life. I have had all the worst side effects . I wanted to give up but I stood along and finished all the doses. After 4 weeks of taking Pylera I went for the breath test and luckily the bacteria is dead but I have lost my sleep. I have severe depression and severe anxiety. It’s been more than two months now since I have finished my treatment. I hope I feel better and start living a normal healthy life again. This medicine is just poison .."

• Ritzi
• June 22, 2014

Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline) "Horrible experience! First half of treatment was manageable but not pleasant. Day 8 was by far the hardest with extreme nausea, dizziness, heart flutters, bloat, and the usual diarrhea. For day 9 I battled with the thought of taking the pills for an hour. I felt like I was playing Russian roulette. Sitting here waiting for the agony. Day 10 can't get here soon enough! However, I'm thinking anyone who has undergone chemotherapy must think I'm such a wimp!"

• hyvv
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2021

Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline) "Just gotta say to everyone that we all have different experiences and reactions to medicine, the side effects people talk about shouldn’t scare. I followed through with the antibiotic + omeprazole, 12 a day/2 a day each, making sure to stay hydrated and eat very well before each dose, added natural remedies and probiotics onto the mix as well to surround the bacteria like they do in battle. I went through little to no side effects, the only ones I had were dark stools because the Bismuth is strong and makes your stool either dark green or absolute black, a bit of cramps here and there on the first days, and that’s totally normal, minimal cramps mean the antibiotic is doing its job. Tons of water kept the nausea away, double the suggested amount. Fatigue wasn’t so prominent, I only felt very sleepy towards the end of the day. Now I don’t have as much gas, no more diarrhea, I feel refreshed and good."

• Sueki...
• March 8, 2021

Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline) "I’m on my 2nd day and I feel like quitting. My whole body is aching and I have sleepless nights. My stomach is inflamed and bloated. I'm having headaches.I noticed some blood in my urine and and blood in my stool. I don’t have access to my Gastrologist because his fully booked. I can only see him in a months time. I have to see a GP to explain to him the side effects because I feel like it’s not working on me. I’ve used metronidazole before and it doesn’t really work on me. I hope my body is not resistant to it. I’m just praying for strength because I’m not sure if can pull thru. I wish I had read these reviews before starting the meds."

• H...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 10, 2016

Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline) "I'm on day 9. Number one side effect for me has been inability to focus on one thought for more than a few seconds, which has affected my work. It really is a brain fogger! On day 5, the metallic taste/sour mouth was pretty awful all day, but it abated gradually over last few days. If I don't drink a lot of water (20 oz or more) with each dose, my urine is very dark, which is scary, but drinking more water does help. I agree with the comments that you should eat a full meal with each dose, even at bedtime. It is rough doing the schedule and getting in the food, water and pills four times a day. On a few days I had to set an alarm and get back up at midnight or 1 am to take the last dose. Stick with it, power through the 10 days."

• Roxy
• May 7, 2015

Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline) "I tried Prevpac first but I had an allergic reaction and had to stop taking it halfway through the course. It seems to have cured me for a few years but more recently I had a GI h pylori reoccurance. I am taking Pylera and am on day 9. I have had very little side effects. In fact, I am feeling much better and my bowel movements are better as well. I did feel nausea and weakness on one day but I had barely eaten anything because lack of appetite. Advice: eat 4 healthy meals a day before I take the medication. Yogurt and probiotic in the morning and fruit.. Absolutely no coffee or acidic anything (vinagrettes, ketchup, tomato sauce, ) and no soda and anything sugary. No red meat and nothing too heavy or fatty. Hope this helps."

• Km229
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 20, 2017

Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline) "I just wanted to share some positivity on this site. Most of the reviews are scary and disheartening. I will say pylera is rough. It made me feel worse for a few days, especially around days 5-10. I never was nauseous really, no vomiting, but I was completely beat. It's a rough medication. Get tons of sleep, rest as much as possible, and drink TONS of water. Eat enough with the doses, too. I haven't had any symptoms at all in 3 days, which is the first time in a year that I can say that!!!! Fingers crossed it sticks. Also AVOID EMOTIONAL STRESS. Plays a HUGE factor in your well being and recovery."

• George
• September 11, 2021

Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline) "I'm back again to tell of my ordeal with pylera antibiotic, this medication is not a joke. I had all the side effects, the most difficult is loss of appetite and metallic taste in my mouth. I didn't want to even see food or go near it, I was tired and lost weight within 3 days of taking this medication. I have to ignore every social gathering and stay home, cancel all my assignments and lay in bed helplessly. I thought I will not survive the 10days, I remember one night I went out in the middle of the night frustrated and calling the emergency line the doctor gave me. They encouraged me to stay on the course until I finish my last dose yesterday. I feel sorry for everyone who has gone through this, and I wish one day we live without sickness or if there should be easy way of healing sickness, Please be mentally and physically prepared before taking this medication. I will be doing a breath test in couple of weeks to see if my sickness is eradicate, speaking from germany.thank you."

• Anna
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 17, 2019

Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline) "I wanted to die ! Nausea and abdominal pain were too severe so I ended up in ER. This drug is no joke. I'm on my 6 th day and didn't feel any better but worse. God only knows how I'm gonna survive for 4 more days."

• ThomLG
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 8, 2016

Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline) "I was prescribed pylera after a triple therapy failed, i'm now on my last day of it. The gastritis pain, is slowly going away but still there ( you will have to wait the next 4 weeks for it to heal ). The first 5 days i didn't feel anything different, then day 5 i had terrible headache, anxiety and nausea. day 6 and onward my body adapted and it became less powerful but still pretty crappy, I'm not gonna lie to you, you basically feel hangover for the last 4 days. Drink a lot, force yourself to eat and go out (computer will make headache horrible ). Stay strong brothers, its a pain but this has 90% success rate."

• Anonymous
• October 26, 2009

Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline) "I've been taking Pylera for the last 5 days and I'm feeling really bad. The most horrible effect is that metallic taste I have in my mouth 24hrs a day. I just can't stand it anymore and I have 5 days of treatment remaining."

• Fadia...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2018

Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline) "Right now I'm on my 7th day of taking this horrible drug. I have never felt so awful as I do with the side effects that I got from pylera. I had fever. I had pain in my neck, hands, legs, butt, head, back, liver, and I vomited. Today, I woke up feeling as if I was in Antarctica. I also felt very dizzy along with some nausea. I couldn't get out of bed because my legs were refusing to stand. I'm also seeing very blurry visions. I don't feel like my normal self since I'm always active. I kept crying all the time from pain. I hope I never get to have this medicine again. Btw this is my second time taking pylera since I took it in 2016. Please pray for me "

• Pauline
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 19, 2018

Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline) "I am on day 6 of the treatment and I have never felt so awful in my entire life. I am very nauseous all the time, my mouth is dry, I have no appetite but I force myself to eat, to combat this feeling. Urine is very dark amber color, warm sensation in my knees (like standing in front of heater), tired all the time, could barely get out of bed after sleeping over 10 hours. I am ready to quit. I feel like h pylori better than having to deal with the side effects. I am dizzy, can't focus, and when I walk I feel very wobbly - was very hard to drive to work, but I have no other option."

• stucky
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 25, 2014

Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline) "It's three days after finishing the tenth day of taking Pylera. The first four days of taking the medication, I felt no side effects. On days five through ten, I was nauseous, dizzy, and had a headache, especially right after taking my daily doses. I took the medicine with a meal three times a day and with a light snack before bed. Stools also turned a dark greenish color and were often irregular throughout the day bordering on diarrhea. Also had a feeling of uneasiness, like a panic attack, right after taking the medicine on three occasions. I'll have to check with my doctor to confirm if the H. pylori has been eradicated and also wait a few weeks to see if my ulcers heal (which I've read can take from a few weeks to a few months)."

• Jolly...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 15, 2013

Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline) "I have been taking this medicine for about 4 days now. I constantly have dry mouth and makes me feel ill the majority of the day. Do eat a full meal when taking it, makes the feeling not as bad. I feel best on the last dose because I know I'm going to bed. Hopefully I will feel better as the time goes on. I don't really mind taking the 14 pills a day, I just want it to go by quick."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 5, 2018

Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline) "I can honestly say I was scared to start my regimen of Pylera and Omeprazole since I’m very sensitive to medication. The only side effects I had was dark stool, metallic taste and dizziness. I started out every morning taking Ginger capsules for the dizziness and probiotics for my gut, I also ate before each dose of Pylera and drank plenty of water. It was a little intimidating to see the box of antibiotics before I started, but I did it!!"

• Mano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 28, 2019

Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline) "I was terrified to take this medication after reading about other users' experience. I did experience some of the common side effects, such as headache, fatigue (especially on day 8), some diarrhea, bitter taste in my mouth, etc...), but it was not as bad as described by others. It is critical to eat a full meal prior to taking it and a good snack at bed time (one time I took it on an empty stomach at night and had bad diarrhea the next morning). Directions call for taking it with 8 oz of water, but I drank more. Having large scheduled meals and drinking a lot of water was challenging, but it seems to help with side effects. Staying away from dairy, red meat, and spicy foods was difficult. My doctor recommended taking probiotic Align for 1 month after finishing the course to restore good bacteria."

• Rano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 5, 2019

Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline) "Hi, I took 2 antibiotics 2 months ago and the test was still positive, the doctor prescribes Pylera, I am on day 9, I was so scared to start after I read all the reviews, my side effects are fine, some nausea sometimes, dark urine and very dark and soft stool, in day 5 I ate Nachos with cheese and I was soooo ill with nausea, then I stopped eating diary food at all and it’s much better, still have bloating , hope pylera killed the bacteria and when I test again it’s negative. Good luck everyone"

• Tati
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 13, 2019

Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline) "The med Pylera is very strong!! It’s been a nightmare. Today is my 6th day and I can’t wait to be done with it. First 4 days were the worse since I had side effects like nausea, depression, dizziness it was bad I wanted to cry. I didn’t know your are not suppose to eat dairy products with it so I eat a yogurt and took my pill and it was a nightmare that night and the following day. The I was told I have to stop the dairy and eat a good meal and lots of water while taking it. I’m in my 6 days I’m doing better and I do feel better. Praying the this will work and I will feel better. Only 4 more days to go. Good luck guys remember no dairy. Big meal before pills and lots of water."

• Donna
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 14, 2020

Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline) "Discovered I had h pylori on an endoscopy and had really no side effects except for a sore throat which I thought was unrelated. Started Pylera and was fine w few to no symptoms until day 5-8 I experienced spasms in my stomach and intestines, had bowel movements after every meal and then felt weak, dizzy and foggy. Next came extreme soreness, bloatedness, and grey teeth so I called the doctor and she said to stop. I only made it 8 days or 31 doses. I’m worse now than what I started with. Praying it worked."

• Pylera...
• September 9, 2017

Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline) "I'm only on day 2 and I had to call out of work because I've felt nauseous all day. Yesterday I was nauseous, but today is 10x worse. I have chills, loose stools, woke up with a weird taste in my mouth last night, and I'm sick to my stomach. I've barely gotten out of bed all day, and I have no idea how I'm supposed to complete 10 days of this medication. I feel like I've been poisoned and it's slowly killing me."

• Sasu
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 5, 2019

Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline) "I’m on day 6 and I’ve been experiencing extremely painful stinging in my stomach, I’m always tired, hard to eat towards the end of the day, hurts to pass stool because of the stinging pain and I wake up feeling “hungover” and nauseous. I hope I don’t have to go through another round of this because it’s worse than the pain I was feeling beforehand!"

• Chocho
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 22, 2021

Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline) "I’m glad that I found this site, I am not the only one fighting H pylori. I was about to quit, I’m on my 9th day so I’ll push it for 1 more day. The first 5 days I had minor side effects, although made me woke up 2 to 3 times at night. Later, side effects became more obvious. I still getting up 2 to 3 times, walked around to eliminate build up gases and went back to bed to catch up more sleep. Try to eat well but not meals that might make it worse, and yes with a lot of water. Also, don’t think too much or read about it. So you can stay strong mentally, good luck to you my friends and if you can pray it helped me a lot. I hope that this drug will eradicate this annoying and smart bug for good. This is my third time after 10 years each time, but my first time taking Pylera."

• Kellog
• September 17, 2015

Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline) "Day six. Watery stools. Loss of appetite. Shaky. Brain fritz. Sunburn. ( own fault, should have known better) food tastes odd. Tired and have nausea. Hope this works. My insides Sound like two cats fighting in a burlap bag."

• GAA
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 9, 2022

Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline) "h.pylori. (13.00) Pylera 4x3 + omeprazole 2x1 for 10 days. All doses were taken at the same time 6-7am/12pm/6pm/12am Days 1-3 were insane. The nausea - exorcism like!! I cut all the dairy, multivitamins. Products high in calcium and iron. No alcohol. No cigarettes or vaping, which as a smoker I had no cravings at all. Pills after meals and with a little bit of food, it helped to ease the nausea slightly, was afraid it could effect the treatment. I made sure I was not laying down for 10 mins post pills Currently day 9, most symptoms became better after day 5. However then I felt very exhausted mentally and physically and nearly cried every time taking pills even when symptoms were not as bad as at the beginning. Over the 9 days I had many changing side effects: NAUSEA, MUSCLE CONTRACTIONS, dark stools, back and chest RASH, sweating, lightheadedness, fever, loss of appetite, sadness, sensitivity to noises and light, fatigue, sour taste and BLOATING that never went away :/"