Flagyl and Fatigue: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Tan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 10, 2021

For Bacterial Infection "Was put on this drug for BV. I had no issues the first 4 days (500 mg twice a day for a week), but on day 5 it hit me. I woke up with a rash on my wrist and thigh. My back was also itchy. I disregarded these symptoms and put on lotion to soothe these spots. By nighttime and another two doses, I had extreme fatigue, muscle weakness, throat swelling, and general malaise. I was afraid to be alone and asked my family to watch over me to see if I needed to go to the hospital. I ended up taking allergy medicine and eating a meal hoping that would alleviate the symptoms. It is almost midnight, and I am afraid to go to sleep because of how itchy and tight my throat feels. I will not be taking the last two days of medicine. Note: I also have a strong intolerance to Cipro. Cipro gave me terrible nightmares, borderline night terrors, and muscular issues."

• Tan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 10, 2021

For Bacterial Infection "Was put on this drug for BV. I had no issues the first 4 days (500 mg twice a day for a week), but on day 5 it hit me. I woke up with a rash on my wrist and thigh. My back was also itchy. I disregarded these symptoms and put on lotion to soothe these spots. By nighttime and another two doses, I had extreme fatigue, muscle weakness, throat swelling, and general malaise. I was afraid to be alone and asked my family to watch over me to see if I needed to go to the hospital. I ended up taking allergy medicine and eating a meal hoping that would alleviate the symptoms. It is almost midnight, and I am afraid to go to sleep because of how itchy and tight my throat feels. I will not be taking the last two days of medicine. Note: I also have a strong intolerance to Cipro. Cipro gave me terrible nightmares, borderline night terrors, and muscular issues."

• Wil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 5, 2020

For Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "Absolutely awful reaction to this drug, Flagyl. I have never been so sick on any medication. Was prescribed for a puncture wound to avoid infection but honestly cannot say if it worked or not, although the infection was prevented. However, I was completely dysfunctional with side effects from the Flagyl, including shocking headache, sore throat, hallucinations, dizziness, sore back, upset stomach, sinus reaction, and extreme fatigue."

• sha...
• November 9, 2016

For Bacterial Infection "I was prescribed 500 mg 2x a day for 7 days. I am on day 3, side effects so far are fatigue and flu-like symptoms. I have not experienced the bad taste. Hopefully, this works, I have never taken this before."

• alm...
• March 9, 2015

For Bacterial Infection "I've been taking Flagyl 500 mg twice a day for 6 days now for bacterial vaginitis. I almost decided to give up on sex, but I told my new boyfriend that we have to be extra careful next time. Wash our hands like a surgeon. I'm not even sure I want to have oral sex anymore. I just don't think it is worth it. Is it possible not to get an infection with oral? I am at the home stretch. I have that metallic taste in my mouth and nausea. I'm also fatigued, but I am a mother of two girls and it could be anything. My doctor actually prescribed this medication for 10 days, but I'm only doing it for 7. My symptoms are gone, and I just wanted to comment because I like reading other people's stories. It really helps me not feel so alone."

• Met...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 2, 2025

For Giardiasis "I'm only on my third pill of 14, and I was told to take two pills a day. They are 500 mg. I'm experiencing fatigue, dizziness, stomach pressure, and headaches. The headaches and fatigue I'm experiencing are enough to make me just sit all day. When I try to move around to do anything like dishes or grocery shopping, I get really dizzy. My stomach hurts too (just mild pain), but I'm not sure if that is from the medication or the infection I'm treating. It feels like I'm mildly incapacitated, and I still have to take this for five more days. I'm not confident this medication will work because I've taken this before for another condition, and the condition came back within a week. I'm following doctors' orders though. Maybe this miserable medication will work on the giardia."

• Nat...
• August 21, 2020

For Bacterial Infection "Gives bad anxiety, fatigue, nausea, high heart rate."

• Ygi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 6, 2019

For Bacterial Infection "Flagyl caused severe headaches, nausea, dry mouth, metallic taste, fatigue, racing heart, and anxiety... but the BV is gone. :/"

• icu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2019

For Bacterial Infection "Terrible side effects from Flagyl: nausea, chills, fatigue, loss of appetite. I will never take it again."