Metronidazole for Bacterial Infection User Reviews (Page 3)

• Joe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 22, 2020

"Was prescribed metronidazole because of my diarrhea in the event it was caused by bacteria. Worst experience ever. Gave me oral thrush that has been impossible to get rid of. Made me dizzy, couldn’t sleep, anxious, depressed. I felt totally out of my mind to the point I had to meet with a psychiatrist. I never mentally felt like that in my life. Horrible medication. Took for maybe a week and a half until I couldn’t do it anymore."

• Pin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 20, 2019

Metronidazole "Not for me... I was given a 5-day course, 1 tablet twice a day. I took the first one, and within 10 minutes, felt my chest was getting tight, just tried to see it through. 2 hours later, I have the paramedics out because I can't breathe, wheezing, chest tight, dry mouth, uncontrollable sickness, I couldn't move, I was so weak, high heart rate. Was horrid! Needless to say, I didn't take another and have now developed an anxiety about taking new medications. Shame really, as the infection itself did feel better the next morning after all this had happened."

• Ano...
• September 1, 2013

"Within a couple days of taking Metronidazole, the infection cleared up, in that aspect, I feel 100% better! But the symptoms of the antibiotics are terrible. My entire body aches, I feel exhausted, my toes and fingers are tingling, I have no appetite, I have to force myself to eat something in order to take the medicine, bad diarrhea. I have a couple more days of this, and I can't wait to be done!"

• Tha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2016

Metronidazole "I'm only on day 3 of meds, dose is 2 x a day for the week. Must say I see an improvement already! I've had BV for months and no prescription helped. I've tried things for my flora, pH, baths, alkaline water, vitamin C, you name it. 3 days in, and I'm already happier. No odor, no discharge, finally!!! Relief from this awful embarrassment. Yes, the pill can taste bad, however, I take a sip of milk BEFORE and after taking the dose. Hadn't the 1st time, and it tastes awful, yes, but the milk coats your throat nicely, and I haven't tasted it since doing that. As for side effects, I definitely have a suppressed appetite, but I'm not complaining. The benefits of taking the Flagyl much outweigh any negative I can see."

• Fee...
• January 31, 2014

"Given for 7 days, twice a day for bacterial vaginitis. I dipped the pill in honey and took it after full meals with lots of liquids. Never tasted it at all. Side effect of dry mouth with slight nausea but ate a little more on top of the dose. I'm now on the sixth day and feel horrible. I don't know if I actually have the flu or if this is a side effect of the medicines. I'm achy, have chills, feel dizzy, have a sore throat, and headaches. Don't want to continue if these are serious side effects, but if I stop, it may cause treatment to have been in vain! It has cleared up all symptoms of infection, though."

• Rir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 20, 2019

Metronidazole "Just finished my 7th day of Flagyl. This is my second time taking it, and this time was definitely easier. I usually take the pill with a fizzy drink, seems like I swallow it easier that way. Also, I noticed the main side effect I’m having this time is vaginal itch. I’m pretty sure that’s from the medicine because I didn’t feel itchy before I started Flagyl. Doesn’t seem like a yeast infection, though, because I don’t see any discharge. My vagina definitely feels fresh, though, and this medicine definitely works towards BV. I hate that I suffer from BV, but I’m happy there’s at least something that helps."

• adi...
• December 29, 2011

Metronidazole "I just finished a 10-day treatment of 500 mg every 12 hours. I am so glad it is over. I experienced stomach aches, a metallic taste in my mouth, which I am still experiencing, as well as tingling/numbness in my tongue. I am also experiencing itchy and a burning sensation in the vaginal area, it is uncomfortable. I hope it goes away soon. The only good thing about all this is that I don't have that fishy smell anymore."

• kel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 4, 2017

Metronidazole "I took a week's worth of pills of this for a second BV flare-up (tried Tindamax the first time, and the BV came back), and I am confident enough now to write a positive review. All side effects (discharge, foul odor, stabbing pain) subsided by either the third or fourth day. So far, so yeast infection, but I am being very proactive and taking probiotics daily and eating lots of yogurt. Side effects were very minimal and manageable, just a bit of fatigue, dizziness, and light sensitivity. Nothing horrible. PRO TIP: Wrap the pills in bread before you swallow them. No metallic aftertaste at all if you do this!"

• Naa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2019

Metronidazole "I have taken Flagyl multiple times for BV. I hate it each time. I tried clindamycin, but it wasn’t as effective. I took the pills with chocolate milk for the first few days, then orange juice. Then I finally saw where to wrap a fruit roll-up around the pill. I wish I would’ve known about that a long time ago. It helped a lot. My side effects were: dizzy, drowsy, stomach ache, heartburn, kind of blurry vision, headaches, back pain, frequent urination, dark urine, not much diarrhea, nausea. Finally, I didn’t have a metallic taste, but the aftertaste was awful. After taking the medication, it did give me a yeast infection, which was expected. Really, please try the fruit roll-up method, it helped a lot even with my last tablet."

• Lau...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 10, 2018

"Don't take this medicine! Terrible, terrible experience! I had a temperature, shaking, cold, back pain, felt terrible, terrible headache, neck pain. I couldn't stand up. I was thinking that I had the flu. Never ever again, they should never prescribe this medicine to anyone!!"

• Tay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 17, 2019

Metronidazole "Was given instructions to take this Flagyl twice a day for 7 days, every 12 hours for BV (bacterial vaginitis). First day I had a slight headache, second day of taking it symptoms of BV were gone! No smell, discharge, but I had a backache which wasn’t too bad. Still taking it to finish up treatment. But I give it 9/10 because the medicine tastes horrible! Take with food or thick liquids to avoid the taste."

• TGu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2019

Metronidazole "This antibiotic was the worst possible one I had to take! Anyone saying there are no side effects with this medicine is one of the lucky ones. This drug damages your digestive system, it tastes nasty. You have that taste all day, coming back up. I didn’t sleep well, and it affected the way I was breathing. Outside of that, it gave me a yeast infection on my tongue. I’d never take this drug ever again! This drug causes more harm than good. If you need an antibiotic, find a functional doctor. Natural medicine has been around for years, and it works."

• Num...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 22, 2019

Metronidazole "Tried taking metronidazole (500 mg twice a day) for a BV infection. I am 20.5 weeks pregnant. After two doses, I got numbness and tingling in my face. I immediately stopped the drug. Went to the hospital, and they feel it may be an allergic reaction but don't know when the numbness will stop. Praying it goes away. Been 24 hours."

• Liz...
• April 2, 2013

Metronidazole "Started taking Flagyl for bacterial vaginitis on Friday. Didn't start feeling side effects until late Saturday, where I experienced flu-like symptoms. It is now Tuesday, and I can't wait until my last dose. I am taking 500 mg every 12 hours for 7 days. I also have interstitial cystitis, which I think the medicine is irritating my bladder. Fatigue is the worst symptom so far, doesn't help when I work midnights and am already tired. No diarrhea though, and no yeast infection yet. When they prescribed it to me, I was not happy! I just tell myself the benefits outweigh the risks. I just hope my interstitial cystitis symptoms subside when this is done."

• Anonymous
• December 11, 2008

Metronidazole "I took this in February of 2008, and in December 2008, I was diagnosed with the same bacterial infection again. The doctor said this is the best medicine available to kill the bacteria. The pills are horrible to take since they are not coated. I've experienced the metallic taste and stomach upset feelings. However, if they work, I am willing to withstand this temporary inconvenience."

• Jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 15, 2024

Metronidazole "I was given this medication after the doctor discovered a very serious bacterial infection. The doctor said I must have had it for a very long time. Yeah. At least 3 years. I felt like I was dying from the inside out. I feel like the doctor AND this medication saved my life. The medication worked fabulously! I had no problems whatsoever. No side effects. I didn't even notice the taste! (I swallowed them quickly!) I highly recommend this medication."

• kli...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 16, 2023

Metronidazole "This medication is dangerous. As someone who does not typically have reactions to medications, I must tell anyone taking this medication to be completely aware of this medication's side effects and STOP using the medication if you start to experience any of them. I started this medication for BV (500 mg/bid). By day 4 of 7, I started having tingling down my arms, across my chest, and a general sense of not feeling well. On the fifth morning, the tingling was more intense, and I was feeling pressure across my chest. As a 55-year-old female, I was concerned about a heart attack and took the hit and went to the ED. Shame on me for not being fully aware of this medication's side effects. It wasn't until I was released from the ED, without addressing the tingling down my arms and chest, that I researched this as a medication side effect. When I called the Urgent Care who prescribed the medication, they totally wanted to dismiss the tingling as not a side effect - yet said to stop the medication anyway. Still recovering."

• Am ...
• May 15, 2015

Metronidazole "I was prescribed the 7-day, 3 times a day dose for BV. As to symptoms clearing/persisting, I wouldn't know because I didn't notice anything amiss to begin with (no noticeable smell or discharge). The GYN recommended Flagyl after my annual appointment, possibly because I was developing BV. I don't know if it's the medicine, but I developed the worst sore throat I've had in years. Congestion interspersed with a runny nose, sinus pressure, throat pain, sneezing, coughing, raw nose, the works. It feels like a mix between strep throat and a sinus infection. I feel like my head is in a vice. The only other thing that's changed is darker urine than usual. I'm on my last pill, and I started getting sick on day 4 of antibiotics."

• Pie...
• December 21, 2016

Metronidazole "Ok, so I didn't know what was going on. This medicine has totally changed. My side effects are nausea, lower back pain every time I stand, mouth taste blah, and tired. Oh, gas and diarrhea. I'm so glad tomorrow is my last day. The best advice I can give is to eat heavy."

• Jol...
• February 16, 2015

Metronidazole "This medicine works so well! The smell and heavy discharge were gone within 2 days of this 10-day medication. A lot of other people report feeling sick and restless, but this was not my experience at all. The only side effect I experienced was lightheadedness due to the medicine's ability to dehydrate the body. The only thing that really sucks about this medication is not being able to drink alcohol-- and seriously, don't even attempt it. You will thank me later."

• She...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 13, 2019

"This has to be the worst medication I’ve ever taken. It doesn’t matter what time I take it or with food, it makes me extremely nauseous. I have the worst taste in my mouth. I hate it and will never take it again."

• Mel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 27, 2019

Metronidazole "Coming off a long bout with diarrhea (unknown causation). Very run down with constant diarrhea, but it was slowing. Developed a UTI, and the doctor prescribed Flagyl. Lots of warnings about alcohol and mouthwash. Took one tablet and became nauseous. Started vomiting. Today (second day), nausea and vomiting continued. Dehydrated and went to the ER for rehydration, anti-nausea IV, and a prescription for a new antibiotic. Still can’t take the new antibiotic because it must be taken with food, and I can’t keep any food or liquid down (11 pm, second day). Anti-nausea meds (Zofran) slow to kick in because, as the nurse explained, Flagyl (1 tablet) is still in my system. Flagyl may be fine, but be very careful. If you are prone to nausea or seasickness, or just don’t trust your tummy, do not take this. Ask for another antibiotic. Even the pharmacist, after hearing of my experience when my husband filled prescriptions today, commented that Flagyl is wretched on the stomach."

• Anonymous
• March 12, 2010

Metronidazole "I've taken Flagyl several times for severe sinus infections. It did help considering the side effects. Currently, I began Flagyl 5 days ago 3 times a day for C. diff. The C. diff symptoms were bad enough, but the side effects this time are horrible. Severe nausea, insomnia, itchy hot skin, and a general feeling of sickness. I still have 5 more days to go and want to discontinue the medicines."

• Anonymous
• July 23, 2016

"I have never ever written a review on any product, but I feel the need to write this one in hopes that I will help others. I was put on metronidazole and cipro for diverticulitis, and I feel awful. My diverticulitis has improved, but I have terrible stomach and headaches, but the worst side effect is tiredness. I am exhausted beyond belief! I could fall asleep ten minutes after I get up in the morning. This exhaustion continues all day!"

• Cd4...
• June 13, 2017

Metronidazole "Was prescribed Flagyl for BV but was never entirely sure I even had it as no tests were conducted. Took the pills and am so happy tomorrow is my last day! Literally the worst side effects ever, day one wasn't so bad, just had a metallic taste in my mouth, but every other day I've experienced headaches, nausea, and extreme fatigue to where I'm sleeping all day. The medication is so much worse than the slight issues I even had."