Flagyl for Bacterial Infection User Reviews (Page 5)

• Fru...
• November 5, 2019

"I was prescribed Flagyl for bacterial vaginitis (BV). I knew within two days that it wasn’t working, but proceeded to take the medicine. On day six, I returned to the doctor and was again tested, and as I suspected, still had BV. The medication caused an upset stomach and obviously didn’t treat the infection. I had to fight with the doctor to be prescribed clindamycin. I’m starting clindamycin today with the hopes that it will have a better impact on the BV."

• Anonymous
• July 26, 2009

"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."

• Kit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 26, 2018

"Flagyl used to make me sick, but the last two times I’ve had to take it (H. Pylori, then BV), I learned to split the pill in two and take one piece with a Tums, and then 30 minutes later take the other piece with another Tums. Only one dose made me a tad nauseated, but that’s because I didn’t take the Tums with it. I was able to hold it down. I also put the pill as far back on my tongue as possible! This is big! So split the pill, put it way back on your tongue, then chug your water. Follow it with a Tums or two. Wait 30 minutes or so and take the other half the same way. Good luck. Also, it has always cleared my infections. I read the research done on the medicine, and it says that 5 days shows almost no change from going 7 days, so I just did 5 days this time since I got a year-long infection from the antibiotic. Which some of you know is common when taking antibiotics. Was taking 500 mg 2x a day."

• Liv...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 22, 2018

"I was supposed to take this twice a day for 7 days. I took it for BV. The first 5 days were fine! It seems to clear up the smell and discharge really quick! I had very few symptoms until the 5th day. On the 5th day, it made my throat swell up to the point where I could barely swallow. Then it gave me extreme fatigue, lightheadedness, dizziness, and made me feel weak. I felt high. I stopped taking it after five days. I went to see my doctor the next day, and hopefully I won’t have to take this again."

• Bes...
• December 7, 2009

"I have used this medication several times for bacterial infections. And they do a great job, but this time I am having a headache every day I've been using it and an upset stomach, but I guess it's worth it to get rid of the infection."

• Des...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 27, 2017

"My doctor prescribed me Flagyl 500 mg for 4 days, once a day. Before I take any meds, I do research on them to know what to expect or what's not normal, but honestly, I have to stop doing this! I read all these awful symptoms all of you, or most of you, were going through, and I almost gave up on the pill before even starting! But then I realized each woman has a different experience, and so far, the only symptom is the metallic taste in my mouth and a little dryness in my mouth also. I'm hoping this is the last medication I have to take and go back to a healthy vagina because I've been MONTHS at this, between BV or yeast infections, and it's driving me INSANE. Before these pills, I used Metrogel for 7 days. Either it didn't work, or now I have a yeast infection. Good luck to you all!"

• Sop...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 19, 2015

"I only have 2 days left, thank goodness. I'm taking 500 mg twice a day. This medication is working very well, but if I ever run into this problem again, I will opt for a different medication only because I am constantly nauseous and have no appetite whatsoever. It has been like my whole pregnancy in 5 days without actually being sick this time. I just have to keep reminding myself, 2 more days, then you're done."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 15, 2021

"I would stay away from this drug! My experience on Flagyl was traumatizing. I was dizzy for 2 months! The left side of my body was numb. Migraines every day, also had confusion. My vision was messed up, it was like looking out of 2 different lenses. It was a nightmare! I thought I was stuck like that for the rest of my life. Definitely not taking this again!"

• Mom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 13, 2015

"I was prescribed this drug for BV, which, like many other women, I did not even know I had until a doctor told me! I had absolutely no symptoms other than a slight odor. I was prescribed Flagyl for 7 days (two 500 mg pills a day). I started noticing side effects immediately! I would have given anything to feel the drowsy feeling that most women on this website said they felt, because for me it was the complete opposite! I could not sleep at all, I felt like my heart was racing, and my skin was crawling. It also made me feel like I had Restless Leg Syndrome and extreme nausea. Luckily, on the 4th night with no sleep, my sister gave me some of her Ambien and I finally slept. Side effects aside, the drug works wonders, BV was indeed cleared up."

• Mis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 17, 2019

"I got bacterial vaginosis two months in a row from the birth control I was on. The first time I took Flagyl, it worked like a charm. My infection disappeared within a few days, and I felt a lot better, no side effects or anything. This month, I got prescribed for it again at 500 mg 3 times a day for 7 days. I got two days in and got hit by a train. The nausea and dizziness from this medication forced me to call off work twice. I finally downed the dose to 2 a day and now I'm forced to eat every 2 hours to avoid the nausea. I also had to start taking probiotics to avoid the C. diff that other users got. Overall, I'd say try something else. When it was bad for me, it was like being run over by a cart on fire."

• bor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 27, 2019

"I'm taking it for a bacterial infection, and it makes me feel so awful. I have to take it 3 times a day for 10 days (500 mg). I learned taking it with passion fruit or guava juice masked the horrible taste completely! But honestly, the side effects are so terrible I'd rather have that horrible taste in my mouth than feel how it made me feel."

• Lri...
• June 22, 2016

"Working antibiotic, definitely strong on the side effects, feels like I have to urinate as if I was pregnant, insomnia for sure. Thank God I only need to take this pill for a little time. Stomach upset all the time, not when eating but early in the morning, feels the need to vomit."

• rah...
• March 8, 2015

"Within 2 days, my bacterial vaginitis completely cleared up. I don't take antibiotics or any sort of medicine often, and this is why: no appetite and some other side effects, but would rather take that over bacterial vaginitis!"

• Roo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 27, 2018

"Diagnosed BV. The taste of Flagyl. I have tried putting this medicine in ice cream, peanut butter, just swallowing. If anyone has any tips, let me know. Peanut butter has been the best thing so far, but I still have to chase it with a fizzy drink. This is the absolute worst-tasting medicine I’ve ever had."

• sub...
• August 29, 2015

"HORRIBLE!!! I had numbness/tingling. My skin felt like it was crawling. I got really irritable and had a seizure! If you have ANY unusual but serious side effects, call your doctor! I have heard of other cases of people having seizures on this medication."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 22, 2019

"My side effects for Flagyl were nausea, diarrhea, and headache throughout the week of me taking this twice a day for bacterial vaginitis. Nasty taste in my mouth and urine smells awful. Irritation from BV has subsided but is still present. Swollen feet and hands, along with chills. Terrible feeling!"

• hap...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 21, 2018

"I was prescribed Flagyl for my BV. When I say this drug is a miracle, I just finished my 500 mg for 7 days. I did have side effects. I felt very fatigued, but overall this drug did exactly what it was supposed to do. Very happy with the results and would recommend this antibiotic."

• Joc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 24, 2022

"I can’t wait to take my last pill. The first two days I felt fine, but after that, it’s just too much. It works for the infection, but makes you feel worse. May God give me strength to finish this course."

• Anonymous
• August 4, 2011

"I just got off the medicine after a 10-day treatment for C. diff that I got after a week in the hospital. Here's a hint. Ask for it in liquid form. I took it three times a day, and the liquid goes down easy and doesn't taste bad at all. I have been off it for 4 days, and I still have the metallic taste in my mouth. Will be glad when that goes away."

• spe...
• May 29, 2015

"3rd day on Flagyl and Cipro after 6 days of diarrhea, found out I have colitis. Bowel infection due to a parasite. Diarrhea finally stopped, but the stomach sounds I have are hugely intense! And the horrible taste in my mouth is awful. But hey! It's doing its job! Better than having the big D for 6 days in a row!"

• Ali...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 2, 2018

"After having constant diarrhea for 10 days and losing 8 lbs, I was prescribed 500 mg X 3/day for 7 days. I just finished my last dose. I also took the pills with a probiotic. I did experience nausea, fatigue, loss of appetite, and a headache throughout the treatment. However, none of the side effects were extreme. I have had some normal BMs, but I still have diarrhea. I’m just curious to know if it will go away or will I have to be prescribed another dose."

• JPC...
• February 10, 2013

"For the last few years, I have had recurrences, sometimes as often as once a week of vomiting and diarrhea. It seemed to be traced to exhaustion and fatty foods. In the meantime, my wife contacted C. difficile in the hospital. Along the way, I may have contracted C. difficile too. In any event, my doctor prescribed Flagyl, which I took four times a day for 10 days. This cleared everything up, but the problem kept occurring. For the last 45 days, I have been taking 2, 250 mg capsules once a day. Recently, I have cut down to one. Although I have had occasional diarrhea, there has been no vomiting or nausea."

• Cdi...
• June 11, 2021

"I was prescribed this medication for a bacterial infection. My dose was two 500 mg tablets twice a day. On my 6th day, I went in anaphylactic shock. I had noticed that I was dizzy on the second day and extremely fatigued. Apparently, I’m either allergic or one of those rare cases. Also, if you vape, quit vaping while taking this medication. Worst experience ever."

• Han...
• August 7, 2017

"Literally, I feel like this is the worst medication I've ever been on. The surgeon put me on this for an oral abscess... been dying for like 5 days and two more to go. Can't sleep, but I'm so tired. Eat, look at light, worst headache ever. Stomach hurts, but this headache makes me forget about that. All in all, I feel horrible."

• Yas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 21, 2018

"I had BV and was prescribed this medicine. I took 2 pills daily for 7 days. The first couple of days were fine. Within the first two days, the odor and discharge went away, but my doctor told me that even if it goes away, you have to take all the pills. The last 3 days were annoying for me. I had a metal taste in my mouth, which was disgusting, and I experienced some nausea. It wasn't all that bad, but I was ready to be done with the pills. I recommend taking the pills with tons of food and water. Also, please don't drink alcohol or take drugs while using this."