Flagyl and Metallic Taste: What Users Say (Page 2)

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

For Bacterial Infection "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."

• Bri...
• December 7, 2017

For Bacterial Infection "Went to the doctor... realized I had BV... asked the doctor for cream Flagyl, but I was prescribed the pills instead. I eat ice usually every day and drink only water... since the pills, I have had this metal taste and water especially doesn't taste right... tastes like lead or something... food everything... how long does it take for this taste to go away?"

• 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."

• Jlw...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 12, 2016

For Bacterial Infection "I had Mirena for 2 years and suffered from continuous BV. I have been on Flagyl many, many times. I had to have my Mirena taken out three months ago, and I didn't have any more BV until this past week. I am taking a seven-day dose two times a day. This is the first time that it has caused a metallic taste in my mouth and a horrible time trying to sleep. I can't seem to fall asleep, and when I do, I am restless and up every 10 to 15 minutes. On the plus side, I know when I'm done with this prescription, I will be completely treated, so it is worth it."

• Mon...
• January 2, 2017

For Intraabdominal Infection "Flagyl was prescribed to me after an appendectomy with a leaking appendix. I took 3 doses at home, and the side effects started immediately and became more severe with every subsequent dose. I was dizzy to the point of having to hold on to the wall to walk. I had the worst metallic bad taste in my mouth that actually made everything taste horrible (water, juices, food, etc.). I was extremely nauseous to the point that I started heaving even with liquids. I had severe diarrhea as well, which I am not sure was related to Flagyl or not, but subsided once I was off that medicine. I was changed to Cypro and have been feeling much, much better with that antibiotic. In my case, I will NEVER take Flagyl again, based on the severe reaction I've experienced."

• Con...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 28, 2018

For Bacterial Infection "Flagyl is the most disgusting-tasting medication EVER! I couldn't keep it down. Orange juice can't even mask the taste, and once it's in your system, you will have this gross metallic taste in your mouth that you cannot get rid of. Flagyl is toxic."

• Jo ...
• August 31, 2021

For Diverticulitis "The pain from diverticulitis was unbearable. I could hardly walk. Ended up in the hospital following three days of oral Cipro and Flagyl that did not work. Three days of IV Flagyl and Cipro helped. But I had to follow up with 10 days of oral Cipro and Flagyl in order to get rid of the infection totally. The metallic, disgusting taste of Flagyl was horrible. The only way I could get it down, and I will say this works very well, is to take a big spoonful of applesauce, bury the pill in it, and swallow it whole. It eliminated the horrible taste after taking the pill. Still had a mild metallic taste on my tongue the whole time I was on the medication. But eliminated the awful taste while taking and following. Flagyl caused a lot of abdominal bloating, and I didn’t like the side effects, but the pain from diverticulitis was unbearable. Drank Kombucha every day as a probiotic. If I wasn’t allergic to penicillin, I would pursue a different medication."

• Boo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 21, 2015

For Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "I was put on this drug, intravenously, following emergency surgery for an anal abscess. When I awoke in the hospital several hours after surgery, the first reaction felt like hot, fluid fire being poured down my throat... burning my mouth, throat, esophagus, and stomach. After that, I immediately began having horrid hallucinations... saw several dark, death shadows hovering over me and flying across the ceiling and walls. I immediately called the nurse and told her about the symptoms, and insisted that she remove all IVs (she wasn't very sympathetic). I finally slept for a couple of hours, but when I awoke, I had an awful metallic taste in my mouth that lasted for 2 weeks after I was released."

• MsP...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 13, 2016

For Bacterial Infection "The first time I had BV, I was given cream for 5 days that worked fine. The second time with BV, I had pills, they were better than cream. 3rd time with BV, pill again for 7 days. After day 2, the worst side effects I ever had with any meds, only on day 4, and don't want to take anymore pills. Metal taste in mouth, constant nausea, headaches. I hate this pill, but it seems it's taking long to clear up. Still having discharge, I'd rather have the cream."

• 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. :/"

• Fra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 11, 2016

For Diverticulitis "Brown tongue, dry mouth, metallic taste, very yellow urine."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 2, 2017

For Diverticulitis "Leaves the worst metallic taste in your mouth, my heart has been racing 100+ off and on since I have been on this. Started 7 days ago and still have 3 to go."

• Anonymous
• December 30, 2010

For Bacterial Infection "Had a bad respiratory infection. This worked great! For the metallic taste, eat chocolate-peanut butter cups. It really works on getting rid of the taste in your mouth."

• Dai...
• September 23, 2016

For Bacterial Infection "The worst metallic taste in the mouth, dizziness, and nausea."

• Hin...
• September 15, 2019

For Bacterial Infection "I have a UTI bacterial infection, so the doctor prescribed Flagyl 400 mg, but when I take Flagyl, it causes a metallic taste and a sore throat."

• Anonymous
• November 18, 2009

"I have been on Flagyl many times. Hate the awful metallic taste it leaves (24/7)!"