Metronidazole for Dental Abscess User Reviews (Page 4)

• SIC...
• July 22, 2016

"I am taking this med for a left molar abscess, I was informed by the dentist that I have two. It is working on the abscess and me. I feel sickly, and I have been nauseated and vomited once. I have been taking this for 3 days now, with 2 more remaining. I will finish this medicine, but after this, I refuse to take this abt again. I am also taking amoxicillin along with this med, I have taken amoxicillin many times, no issue with it."

• Wis...
• September 30, 2013

"Was given 3 x 400 mg daily for 5 days after I had 4 teeth extracted under sedation. It made me feel very unwell. So tired, headaches, dizzy, no energy, a brain fog too. No tooth or gum infection though! Stopped taking it 24 hours ago, hoping to feel better soon."

• Mog...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 24, 2020

"I have been taking 400 mg metronidazole three times a day alongside 250 mg amoxicillin three times a day for a tooth infection. Day four and pain is reduced but not gone, but I feel so incredibly poorly. I look gray, feel sick all day long, awful headache, chesty cough (not sure if that’s just coincided with a cold), have no energy, and can’t eat. Dry mouth with horrific metallic taste too."

• Jes...
• April 2, 2017

"Sat up in bed at 5 in the morning. I've taken 3 of my recommended dose. When I swallow them, it feels like they are the size of a pineapple. Can somebody please tell me when the antibiotics will start working? I've had two 10 lb babies, but nothing compares to this gum pain."

• Iko...
• November 5, 2018

"I was prescribed metronidazole for my infected wisdom tooth, it's 3 tablets a day for a course of 5 days. I started to take it on my second day, I felt so weak and felt I just wanted to lay down, didn't affect my appetite I was taking it with food. On my 3rd day, my wisdom tooth pain has gone, but in the evening I started to feel really dizzy, can't concentrate on conversation, I sometimes could not recall what I just said, banging headache, diarrhea, tight chest, nausea. Although I felt a little better in that morning, so I drove to my mother-in-law's, who lives 5 mins drive away, I started to feel dizzy I nearly crashed into a parked car, I could not judge the width of the road. I managed to get back home. I called 111 for advice that evening, I was told to stop taking this medicine immediately and keep hydrated to clear it out of the system. On the 4th day, I'm feeling still weak and dizzy with a headache. I'm allergic to penicillin."

• Bad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 11, 2020

Metronidazole "Flagyl has been very useful. I’ve recently changed my toothbrush, and that’s how my gums got infected. I’ve tried amoxicillin first, but it won’t work, and the pain is not going away. Therefore, I combined both with this Flagyl, and luckily, I was getting better. Of course, I took some pain relievers as well, the Ponstan, for instance, responded along with Pontalon to prolong its aftereffect, just as an extra caution. Always be safe and gentle with your body, as we are the only responsible person to treat ourselves best!"

• Jam...
• December 30, 2020

"I swear to you, I took metronidazole with a few slices of toast and jam. Within 30-40 minutes, I PASSED OUT. Woke up a few seconds later, draped in sweat and didn’t have a clue what day it was or where I was. Rushed to my parents' room to tell them to call emergency services but ended up throwing up a few times (not by choice), and I instantly felt better. This medicine (if you can even call it that) is DANGEROUS."

• Kay...
• November 12, 2014

"After having a blood blister that was black burst in my mouth by an abscessed tooth, I felt really ill. Eventually, I went to the dentist, who put me on this medicine. One thing I will say, it's very, very, very strong! And as I don't normally take medication, it knocked me out! I had broken sleep, waking up every few hours or so, tingling in my hands, very bad dizziness and nausea, constipation, coating of my tongue, anxiety, as I'm mentally ill, and very spaced out and feeling medicated. Had no choice though, either I took it or ended up in the hospital! Last day taking it today and hoping and praying the infection is cleared up."

• Diz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 4, 2019

"Currently taking this metronidazole (3x400mg) along with amoxicillin (3x500mg) for upper back tooth abscess. It's only been a day, abscess hasn't gotten worse, but yet to see any real improvement. Private dentist, they keep their own supply. Receptionist blundered by saying you don't have to take with food. Oh yes, you do, or you'll get the nausea, rumbling tummy, and burping I did before I read the label. Yesterday my eyes were stinging too, despite staying well hydrated. I got cranky, had night sweats, hot flashes, and throbbing temple, reported by others too, but I'm a woman of a certain age, so some of it could be down to that too. I took Ibuprofen last night to reduce pain and inflammation so I could get a decent sleep for the first time in days, helped a lot. Don't normally take any meds, but feel right now it's a necessary evil. Once both courses are complete, I'll be taking probiotics to ward off gut problems."

• Tri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 5, 2018

"Started on Amoxicillin for a few days, but pain just got worse. Ibuprofen maximum strength did not touch the pain, so the dentist prescribed 7 days of Metronidazole [400 x 3 per day]. Initially, no relief, and as well as pain, I was now exhausted to the point of daytime sleeping, which actually was a relief. It was only today, having taken 13 Metronidazole pills, that there was noticeable improvement, and I have been able to reduce the number of painkillers. No major side effects except an odd taste in my mouth. I also found putting oil of cloves on my tooth gave some relief. Not completely cured yet, but at least I can now read and write this review! Lucky in the UK, so medication for 60 years and over is free."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 6, 2019

"I'm currently taking this medication for my infected wisdom tooth, which happens every two years :/ I took metronidazole in 2015, followed by amoxicillin two years later, and now the wisdom tooth is infected again, lower right. If I'm being totally honest, this is day 2 and a half, and I'm still in pain, it doesn't seem to be working. The medication is making me very drowsy and unwell, too. I had to take the day off work, and I don't know if I'll be in tomorrow. I have earache, too. Horrible wisdom tooth. But luckily, I went to the dentist sooner rather than later. If you experience pain, get it checked out ASAP, if you leave it, then it will get worse."

• Fis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 28, 2019

"I was prescribed these for a tooth abscess. After the first dose in the evening, I was extremely nauseous and drowsy. I then slept for the evening, but within half an hour of my first dose the next day, I was nauseous again, and so sleepy and confused that I needed someone to monitor me (I'm 43!). I stopped taking them but still needed to spend the day in bed - after just 2 doses. They also give me very strange and unpleasant dreams. I asked my dentist to prescribe an alternative, which they did immediately, and they are effective with no side effects."

• Khe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 2, 2019

"I started taking this almost 4 days ago for a dental cyst triggering infection/abscess. I can’t even lift my head off the pillow in the morning to get up with my teen daughter for school. I feel so lethargic, which I wasn’t before starting them. I feel so awful, my stomach is giving me excessive hunger pangs, which I know stomach issues are a listed side effect. I also had pain in what I feel might be the right kidney and keep drinking loads of water as recommended. I suffered from heartburn too, plus headaches. However, my mouth feels better."

• Noo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 26, 2017

"Awaiting root canal but very bad toothache. Took this medication with Amox, and after 1 day pain lessened by 90%, and this felt amazing. Felt sick as a pig, slept a lot, and was mega moody, BUT this was better than the pain for sure. Just 4 tablets left and can't wait to finish so this sickness goes away. Yuk."

• Mac...
• February 12, 2016

"Given this antibiotic by the dentist to save molar. 2nd full day, think it might be working, but having to take paracetamol and ibuprofen to keep the pain at bay...not so good today, slept most of the day. Take omeprazole for reflux, and this evening bothered with back pain, which I think is acid reflux...have had a heart check and have no problems in that area...guess I just have to keep going and see if this antibiotic will work...hopefully, it will be worth it and I will be able to hold on to my tooth!"

• Sky...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 9, 2019

"I will never use this one again. Extreme fatigue, insomnia, nausea, dizzy, and depressive thoughts. I feel so bad that I can't go to work. I have 2 days left, and my body doesn't want any more of this poison. I have never had this experience on antibiotics before."

• Lov...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 12, 2019

"I took this metronidazole pill 1 time for a dental abscess, and I was literally having an out-of-body experience. I was shaking, cold, crying, and had a really bad nightmare. I immediately stopped taking it, and I suggest that they take this antibiotic off the market, PLEASE. Oh, and another thing, I did not drink, and I made sure I took it with food."

• Pha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2019

"Given metronidazole for a big dental abscess in Jan. It worked well. No nasty side effects. A week later, the 'bad' tooth broke off, exposing the roots. So, back on the Metro for five days. No problems with side effects. Root canal treatment and all seemed well. On 9th/10th March, the abscess reappeared. Hard to find emergency dental treatment here on weekends, but our lovely NHS came to the rescue. The local A&E saw me within 20 minutes. Talking to the nurse, the abscess burst. She prescribed Metro 400 mg for 7 days, plus Clarithromycin 500 mg for 7 days, plus Co-codamol for pain, though I haven't needed it so far. The dentist said the jury's out until the infection settles but recommended that 5 days on the Metro was more than enough but to complete the course of Clarithromycin. Still only minor issues with Metro, but the Clarithro is making me tired, with a bad taste in my mouth."

• Kai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 6, 2020

"Basically, my wisdom teeth are coming through, and my jaw doesn’t have the space for them. My gums have been swelling badly with lots of pain, ibuprofen has slightly helped. I contacted my dentist and told him that my gums also bleed badly and have an awful smell, so most likely an infection from something getting stuck below the swollen gums. I’m allergic to penicillin, so I was prescribed 400 mg of metronidazole. I took the full dose for 10 days, and it seemed to have worked until yesterday (four days after finishing), my gums are so sore again, causing headaches and lots of pain that ibuprofen and naproxen don’t even help. (Not taken together! Ibuprofen yesterday with a 15-hour space and changed to naproxen.)"

• ros...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 11, 2015

"I just started taking this pill 2 days ago, so I can't really say if it helped me or not yet, but the taste is so awful. Just thinking about it makes my eyes water, and I get extremely thirsty but can't drink anything because it just tastes like the pill. I have to take 4 pills a day for 10 days. It's horrible."

• Ale...
• May 29, 2017

"I have an infection on my tooth due to poor root treatment. I'm taking amoxicillin & metronidazole at the same time. Honestly, both are not completely helping, but I assume it takes some days for the remedy to kick in. I have no side effects as most people described."

• Sma...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 31, 2018

"I had a tooth abscess for months; the dentist said I need to do root canal treatment (RCT). Pulp removed, filled in medication, will be seeing my dentist again in 3 weeks to finish off the RCT. In the meantime, she prescribed me 2 antibiotics to take concurrently for 5 days: Metronidazole (Metrogyl) 400mg x 3 times; Augmentin 650mg x 2 times per day. Just started the 2nd day, so far so good. I try to eat with a full meal or at least a toast with hot chocolate. Had experienced a bit of stomach discomfort, skin rashes (comes and goes), and feeling tired/sleepy, not to the extent of nausea. Most of the abscess is gone; I hope the abscess will be completely gone before my 2nd follow-up on RCT. And avoid alcohol."

• Nao...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 17, 2018

"Currently suffering with an abscess. Paid £95 to see an emergency dentist last Friday and was given this antibiotic 3x daily 400mg strength and completed the course. Today I will be phoning the emergency NHS number provided by my local health board as I am still in excruciating pain and my jawline appears swollen again. Thankfully, I did not experience any of the awful side effects described by other users. I'm hoping today's dental visit will provide me with some relief because I would rather give birth again than have to continue in this pain."

• Don...
• October 2, 2015

"I have been taking this antibiotic for an infected wisdom tooth. Three days in, and it has made the pain worse. It doesn't seem to be working at all. I have a one-week course. I'll give it till Monday, then I'm back at the dentist!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 25, 2024

"I took this antibiotic for 4 days as instructed by my dentist for a gum infection. I had quite a severe skin reaction all over my body, which faded a week or so after taking it but didn’t feel uncomfortable in any way. A day after taking this medication, though, I felt fantastic. I have had ME for years and had never felt so well in my life - gym at 8 am (I usually can’t even exercise). I felt so well and content - this lasted about 3 weeks despite only taking the pills for 4 days, then, sadly, my ME symptoms gradually came back. Noted a couple of similar reviews on here of ME/CFS patients finding relief with this antibiotic."