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."

• 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."