Metronidazole for Bacterial Vaginosis User Reviews (Page 3)

• Nat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2019

"Reading these reviews made my anxiety so high, it took me a few days before I decided I would just try half a pill first. Took Pepto and then the pill. I was fine, I ended up taking the full dosage: 1 pill twice a day, 500 mg. I was fine. I ended up forgetting to take Pepto first one day and was fine, so I quit taking that. I did always take it either with milk or Sprite, I never had trouble swallowing it. A couple of times I couldn't get the taste out of my mouth, so I'd eat something sweet, and it would go away. The only side effects I had were a horrible taste in my mouth (didn't last the whole time), maybe some mood swings (could just be PMS), and hot flashes (tolerable). I just finished taking my last pill tonight. Like others have said, everyone is different, and most won't come on here and post a positive review, but I wanted to hopefully ease someone's anxiety. Just take it, you'll more than likely not have any horrible side effects."

• Nee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 7, 2020

"I’m not even kidding when I say this, I delayed taking metronidazole for like 5 months because of all the horrible reviews I read and me being scared. BV did not go away after everything I tried, so I went to the doc again and sucked it up. I took my first two 500 mg doses yesterday and NO SIDE EFFECTS. The taste is literally in your mouth for about 10 seconds and it’s gone. I ate a full meal, then just placed it at the back of my tongue and drank milk, and nothing! I also took Diflucan for yeast with the first two doses and probiotics, and I feel just fine. I’m hoping to start seeing some results soon."

• Nug...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 17, 2019

"Having struggled with BV for months and too chicken to see a doctor, I cannot believe how quickly this worked once I finally gave in and sought medical help. Kicking myself for not getting treated before now. I got my life back!"

• Roe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 11, 2018

"I read tons of reviews beforehand and was terribly nervous that I too would be sick and have adverse side effects. Because of this, I took extra precautions by eating a full meal at every dose and taking each dose exactly 12 hours apart. I am on day 6 of 7, and so far, still no side effects. I know so many people will share their bad experiences, but I wanted to share my positive one. I was apprehensive at first but glad I went through with this treatment. Good luck!"

• Anonymous
• June 26, 2014

"I have taken this medicine, and it does work. I'd advise a person to take it while at home with food because it may upset your stomach and cause you to go to the bathroom. It leaves a metallic taste in my mouth and alters the taste of food on the first day. After the first 2 days, I was fine, and symptoms cleared instantly. But continue the whole dosage to reassure that the infection is gone."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2014

"I seem to get bacterial vaginitis often, about 2-3 times a year. I tried Flagyl in the pill form and vaginal gel on different occasions. For me, they both clear up the infection by the 3rd day. The only difference is, I do not experience side effects with the vaginal gel, but with the pill, I experience stomach cramps and fatigue."

• Sic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 12, 2014

"Had an odor for about a year before being diagnosed after the discharge got heavy. The smell penetrated everything I wore and ranged from fishy to sickly sweet and metallic. I've been taking the pills twice daily for six days, and I'm fairly certain my symptoms are gone! Awful taste that stays with you all day, though."

• Zal...
• October 9, 2015

"Within a few days, the smell and itching went away. Only problem is yesterday was my last day taking the pills for the infection, and it still feels weird down there. Just a little uncomfortable. I hope it goes away!! Anyone else have this problem?"

• No...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 5, 2013

"Bacterial vaginitis is not uncommon, taking a daily probiotic with a high number of live bacteria (the beneficial bacteria in yogurt) greatly reduces the risks of getting bacterial vaginitis again. My boyfriend and I are very active, usually daily, and, like clockwork, I was having to treat bacterial vaginitis every 5 weeks for nearly a year. Each time I was prescribed metronidazole 500 mg twice daily for 7 days, each time, by day 2, the odor is gone. The medication is great, the taste is terrible, so I suggest putting the pill into the back of the throat onto a mouthful of already chewed, ready-to-swallow food without allowing the pill to touch any part of the mouth. It helps! Douching isn't recommended, rinse out in a bath."

• Ray...
• August 3, 2016

"It works, but of course, it tastes awful. Also, your pee will be dark and have a smell, so drink plenty of water. Discharge is normal since it's cleaning all the bacteria. Make sure you replenish the good bacteria by eating yogurt or using probiotic suppositories."

• Lei...
• September 4, 2017

"I wasn't going to write a review on this, but I thought I should to give a reason for women to relax! I was given metronidazole, 500 mg twice a day for 7 days for BV. After reading these reviews, I was terrified to take this antibiotic. I was supposed to take it on a Thursday, but was so terrified of everyone's experiences on it that I started it a day late. I feel foolish for reading too much into other reviews. I just finished my second day, and I haven't had any of the terrifying side effects that most of these other women on here have had. The only thing I have, which isn't a big deal compared to the symptoms most of the women stated, is slight diarrhea. Key word: SLIGHT. Don't freak out by others' experiences! And it's already working with my BV!"

• Lov...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 4, 2017

"I decided to share my experience because when I first read the reviews, they almost scared me into not taking them. I was prescribed 500 mg, twice a day, for seven days. I completed day two today. After taking the first pill, the discharge decreased dramatically, and the smell was completely eliminated. On day two, the discharge was completely gone. I have had no side effects whatsoever. The reviews scared me so bad that I seriously considered not even taking them. I am not used to taking medicine other than Motrin. I drink less than once a year, so I'm not sure if that played a part in the lack of side effects or not. I am going to complete the seven-day treatment, but it's just day two, and all of my symptoms are gone."

• ecl...
• October 7, 2013

"Bacterial vaginitis was single-handedly the worst health experience I have ever had. I don't know what it is, but boom, you have vaginal odor, and you just can't even look in the mirror. My doctor prescribed me metronidazole twice a day for seven days. The nurse warned me that it tasted awful, but I didn't care, just wanted to feel better. Within 24 hours of my first dose, my odor and discharge were gone. All the reviews are right, it tastes awful, but if you can drop the pill in the back of your throat and not let it touch your tongue, then drink a lot of water, you won't even taste it. Eat before you take it. Time your doses with meals and flush your fluids, and you should be able to avoid the metallic taste like I did. The medication works!"

• Anonymous
• November 27, 2013

"This pill works well. I have been taking it for 3 days, and the symptoms are gone! I have been suffering from bacterial vaginitis for a year and ignored it. I got checked out for everything else except for B.V. and just thought it was something normal until I got pregnant and started having a lot of stomach pain and discharge, so I told my doctor about it, and she prescribed me this medicine. I can say this medication works wonders."

• Kim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 7, 2019

"This works like magic! No lie, I was scared because of the reviews and held off taking it for months. Instead, I ended up taking something else I was allergic to and had hives for over 7 months! BV was taking over my life, and I'm ready for more kids, so it's interfering. I wanted it gone! Anywho, I decided to try it finally - best decision ever. I took 2 a day for 6 days. I have no side effects, I take 1 in the morning, 1 at night. The pills are DISGUSTING! I only take it with smoothies so it coats it and you can't taste a thing! Then I wash it down with water. I've had BV for over a year and can finally say it's gone. I'm so happy. Don't let the reviews scare you like I did at first. Try it."

• Man...
• September 25, 2016

"Today is my third day with Flagyl for BV. I do have a weird taste in my mouth when I brush my teeth and eat. To prevent yeast infection, I eat yogurt and take a probiotic powder packet that's fizzy and you mix into water like an Emergen-C packet. I also wear long dresses and nightgowns around the house without undies to help with airflow, which heals and prevents yeast infections. It's my health, and going commando, taking Flagyl, and drinking water to dilute the concentrated urine all have been helpful in stopping side effects."

• Ton...
• August 9, 2014

"I think it works. Yes, it does clear up the bacterial vaginitis. However, I have terrible back pain, joint pains, headache, awful taste in mouth. Been 5 days on metronidazole for the first time, and these side effects mostly have me in bed. I am 18 and anemic. I like the fact that I smell better already. Hate that each day of taking this medicine feels like the first day of my period, except that I am not having my period. Good thing it's only a few days, 2 to go."

• Tru...
• February 20, 2014

"I have been dealing with bacterial vaginitis on and off for a while, and usually, metronidazole works. The only issue is the yeast infection afterwards. However, after I completed my last treatment, I developed a terrible case of hives (never happened to me before). Days later, the hives cleared up, but then the yeast infection! After the yeast infection, guess what came back... BV! I don't know what to do at this point."

• Sar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 9, 2019

"After being diagnosed with BV, I was almost scared to start taking metronidazole after reading all of the horrible reviews! But I can honestly say that I had NO side effects. Besides the bad taste after taking the pill, that lasts for maybe 10 seconds, but I can live with that."

• Nex...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 22, 2013

"So far, I have taken 9 Metro 500 mg pills. I'm very thankful that I have not experienced any bad side effects, and I have anxiety (not medicated). The only thing I have noticed is the following: 1. more alertness, which can keep you up a little more. 2. I felt hungrier, but not to where I eat everything, just a little more appetite. 3. Somewhat of a dry mouth, but only a little. 4. I have noticed the slight burning and itchiness, discharge, and smell has gone for the most part. Yes, I had these symptoms with bacterial vaginitis. What I have done to take this medicine is drink cranberry juice (find the closest to the real thing) and GoGurts. I read that cranberry juice flushes you out, and yogurt will help with placing good bacteria back and hope to not get a yeast infection."

• ker...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 10, 2020

"I took this for BV along with an oral medication for a mild yeast infection. I wasn't even having symptoms for the BV, just found out with an annual PAP, but the side effects are brutal. By day 2, headaches and dizziness. Day 3-5, extreme fatigue, weakness, major head fog, loss of appetite, and though I already suffer from depression and anxiety, this medication seemed to make it so much worse. Seeing as though I didn't experience symptoms for the BV in the first place, I'm not sure if the medication is worth the side effects. I would ask for a better option."

• Nev...
• August 7, 2019

"This is maybe my 4th time in my life having to take this drug. I’m 33. The last time I took it was about 4 years ago. It always clears up my BV. Yes, it’s disgusting, but worth every horrible taste instead of walking around with a leaky, fishy vajayjay. Never had any side effects."

• Vag...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 2, 2016

"A little advice on taking metronidazole or flagyl pills. Put a little juice or milk in your mouth (just enough to puddle in the back), hold your nose, and drop the pill in the back of your throat, then take another drink of milk or juice and swallow hard. Putting the milk in your mouth will ensure the pill won't stick to your tongue and leave a very unpleasant residue and taste. Holding your nose will mute the taste of the pill because you need your nose to taste. Hope this helps."

• Jj2...
• September 8, 2016

"I would NOT recommend this crap to my worst enemy! I've never taken medicine that made me as sick as I am. I was prescribed metronidazole to take twice a day for 7 days. It caused very bad headaches, mild fever, a horrible taste to cold drinks and foods, vomiting nearly 12 hours straight, nausea, diarrhea, ugh!! I'm on day 6 and I honestly can't wait until my last day tomorrow. It also caused a yeast infection. I just feel horrible. Like, why do they even have this medication on the market? I don't know how I'm going to take my 2nd dose for day 6 because I feel too queasy. I just want to get back to my normal self. I'm restless!"

• Anonymous
• July 29, 2012

Metronidazole "The medicine works wonders in curing bacterial vaginitis. However, the taste is not so pleasant. I gagged quite a bit while taking it and still had an aftertaste... eewww, but it was all worth it because the bacterial vaginitis went away in no time!"