Metronidazole for Trichomoniasis User Reviews (Page 3)

• Truth...
• September 14, 2018

"I've been infected with it for about 4 months now. Went in for a mega dose 4 pills 2000mg. It wasn't bad taking the medication and no side effects, did seem to kill off most of the infection. Since treatment have not been seeing any discharge come out of the tip of my penis, before I had treatment usually in the morning I could like squeeze the tip and see white discharge come out, but after treatment killed most of the discharge and I do occasionally have itching irritated feeling in my urethra. Now I've noticed discharge stains in my underwear when I wake up in the morning like I did before treat meant. So I'm assuming the 2000mg I took 4 pills didn't kill off all the infection so I'm gonna have go in and get re treated. But this taught me a lesson to have protected sex !!!!"

• Bubble...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 29, 2020

"I was given five 400mg metronidazole pills to take at once, along with other pills and an injection, I had major side effects I was dizzy and had diarrhea that lasted for weeks. The symptoms decreased but the infection did not go away. I was prescribed an additional 400mg dose of 14 pills I took two per day and still symptoms decrease but the trichomoniasis infection is still persistent. Nothing seems to work for me."

• Rei
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 6, 2018

"I took the single 2g dose for trich yesterday. I was hesitant because of all the other reviews but I’m also not one with hyper sensitivity to meds, nor am I on any other prescription medications. I take a daily probiotic and mega B vitamin... Anyway, I took the dose after work and with a meal. The taste isn’t great but it’s nothing to spazz about either. After a couple of hours, I felt tired and only slightly nauseous, I briefly felt like I was going to throw up (watery mouth) but didn’t. I went to bed, had vivid and odd dreams (strange listed side effect), mild metal taste in my mouth as expected and have slightly darkened urine. It’s only been 24 hours but I can tell the major symptoms are starting to go away. Take with food on a day off/after work and wash down the pills with some sort of juice. None of the symptoms from the meds are as bad as having trich or BV so I highly recommend!"

• Kitkat
• June 29, 2017

"About 2 weeks ago I had sex with my friend. 3 days ago my vagina started itching so I thought it was a yeast infection so I went to the doctor & found out I had trich. They prescribed me 4 pills to take at once & then I went to sleep. When I woke up I didn't have no more discharge & the itching went away. The medicine is really nasty. I found to take it with milk was better. Over 12 hours later I started getting nauseous. I almost got sick but haven't."

• LolaSr
• November 2, 2016

"I think it all depends on how well you know your body when it comes to taking certain medication. I'm a big eater, so I MAKE sure I do not take this medication on an empty stomach. I took 4 500mg in one day since I missed a dose (recommended by my midwife) and I was completely fine. Source:Experience"

• Sickass
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 19, 2015

"I had no signs of the infection or how long i have had it. I was prescribed to take the 4 (500mg) for the one day and they tasted horrible. the first three days I had some diarrhea and nausea. After day 3 I had began getting very nauseous but thought I was getting better. Days 5-7 brung me awful headaches, flu like symptoms, an achey body, and I had a 101.2 temp. It's now been 9 days since taking the medication and I still feel horrible and I'm having ALL symptoms from day 1-8. This medication sucks but it does wonders for the infection. Good luck to anyone who has to take this."

• Kourt
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 24, 2015

"The tast is TERRIBLE!!!!!!! The worst taste ever I take it with juice only to try an avoid the taste other than the aweful taste the medicine really works! It clears up the smell and everything very quickly I didn't have any side effects not even nausea"

• Choco...
• May 16, 2015

"This medicine works wonders as far as its effectiveness. However the side effects are HORRIBLE!!! Not only do I have a disgustingly, horrible taste in my mouth that nothing seems to get rid of, but I'm so nauseous that every time I have to take another one, I automatically throw up just from the thought. The directions say to eat before or take with food, but I can't keep anything down, not to mention I'm extremely thirsty, but when I try to drink anything (including water) its disgusting. Everything tastes like this pill. I feel like I have a fever although I've checked many times, and I don't, and I'm having horrible headaches. However all of my symptoms are gone thank God. Lesson learned, currently abstinent for a long time!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 7, 2021

"I was on antibiotic for my tooth, then started to get vaginal irritation. I thought it was a yeast infection for which my doctor called in a pill for me . My symptoms got worse instead if going away. Went in for an exam and found out I had trich I have been with my partner for 8 years so this was upsetting to me . They gave me flagyl 4 pills to take all at once the taste was awful for two days in my mouth but no bad side effects . I had relief for about 3 days and the symptoms came back again . Went back to the dr about.two weeks later and still tested positive for trich was put on the 7 day treatment which I am on now . Felt good for first 3 days again now its back I believe severe itching . I'm so frustrated idk what to do ."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 28, 2020

"I took this metronidazole medication for Trichomoniasis and on day one I starting feeling tingly and nerve issues in both legs and arms. I hope this goes away due to this medication being one of two to cure Trich"

• Prayi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 1, 2016

Flagyl (metronidazole) "I was giving four 500MG of Flagyl to take all at once. I took them this past Sunday. I have read a lot about how it tastes bad or is making people sick. I have not had any side affects. I know everyone's bodies react differently but just thought I would share how I took mine incase it helps someone else. I took mine first thing in the morning ate some breakfast took the pills (put them on the back of my tongue its the only way I can swallow any pill. May have helped not taste anything) drank some water and then continued to eat the rest of my breakfast. After that being said I must say that I still have some symptoms so it's left me wondering if these pills have had any affect at all on me but it might still be to early to tell."

• a x
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 19, 2017

"I had really severe trich symptoms and this cleared it up in about a week. I took the single dose of 4 pills in one day on a full stomach around noon. By 9pm I was throwing up nearly every hour on the hour for 5 hours and I was nauseous all the next day. I also had discolored urine and the pill tastes awful. BUT this antibiotic worked incredibly. The doctor said the vomiting wouldn't affect my recovery because it'd been long enough since I took the pills."

• miss...
• January 12, 2018

"I just came to read the comments because I was diagnosed with trich and was only prescribed 4 metronidazole pills 500mg each with instructions to take them all in one dose**that's it!!**. I was wondering how long did it take to work. I'm noticing most of the other comments were prescribed pills for 7-10 days...its only been 24 hours, only noticed a slight change...haven't experienced any side effects only EXTREMELY dry mouth"

• Anonymous
• March 22, 2017

"I found out I had trich about two weeks ago, completely took me by surprise because I had no symptoms that I wasn't used to. I took 4 500mg at once & these symptoms cleared up and my vagina was a brand new person. Sadly, had unprotected sex again & now the symptoms are back full throttle, I can barely stand to urinate. Thankfully I just took another prescription of the same dose... I hope it works because I'm miserable!!!!"

• Bkano
• March 21, 2019

"Only negative thing to say about metronidazole is it gave me a minor headache and nausea but considering how great the positives are, it completely got rid of my trichs the little stomach ache was worth it. Recommend "

• OooSi...
• November 8, 2016

Flagyl (metronidazole) "I was prescribed 500mg of flagyl 2x a day for 7 days to cure my trichomoniasis. I can't tell you how happy I was to have the week over with. It made me depressed, anxious, and I was on vacation, which meant no alcohol while abroad, as alcohol interacts with the medicine severely. I should mention that I had researched the "no alcohol" warning quite a bit before my trip; I'm also on an anti-depressant, which is also contraindicated with alcohol, but doesn't actually cause a reaction in my experience. It would appear that some people can tolerate modest consumption of alcohol while on flagyl while the large majority fall ill. I made the mistake of ordering a glass of wine. Huge mistake. HUGE. The sickness wasn't worth it. At least I'm cured"

• TTFN
• January 21, 2019

"I am on day 7/7. I have been dealing with trich for 6 months now. I only first found out I had it through a routine Pap smear. They don’t test for trich unless you ask. I was diagnosed with trich & BV. Do NOT drink alcohol with this medicine. Do NOT eat/drink anything containing traces of alcohol. Do NOT share towels with anyone. Also, to help with the awful taste, I took this with milk. I’d take a few sips of milk to coat my throat, then put the pill in the back of my throat & swallow it, follow up with milk. I didn’t have bad side effects, except I had a little blurred vision on the 4/5th day, but it went away. Also I suggest lots of yogurt. 5th day, I was smelling and tasting ammonia. I called my doctor and she said she thinks it’s a yeast infection, she prescribed medicine for that too. Also do NOT take anti acids while you take this, at least wait a few hours (as the anti acid will break down the acids you need to process the antibiotics and cancel out the whole thing)"

• Anony...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 15, 2019

"Metronidazole worked like a charm for trichomoniasis /BV. 500 mg tabs twice daily for 7 days with food. Mild side effects only which included increased thirst/dehydration (so I drank more water), craving fruit (likely related to dehydration), and a caffeine-like energy boost around 30 min after taking the tab, lasting for an hour or so. ZERO alcohol during treatment and for 48 hours after final dose. FWIW I also discontinued vitamin/mineral/herbal supplements during treatment."

• Bella
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 9, 2018

"I just wanted to review the comments while taking metronidazole. I was almost diagnosed with trich a few days ago. The medicine has caused me to feel like garbage . This has been such a long week for me so ready to feel better already. Stuff makes me not want to have sex NEVER AGAIN.!!!!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 2, 2012

"I've developed a rash on face. I had diarrhea but now no bowel movement and bloating. No appetite. Dry mouth. Extreme tiredness or exhaustion. Depression. I stopped taking 3 days ago. I was taking the oral 500 mg 2x a day."

• Scare...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 3, 2018

"I was diagnosed with trich and given the 2g metronidazole (four 500mg tabs )to take at once. I had read all the reviews and scared myself to where I didn't want to take them. But I did. Ate breakfast and took them at 9am. I had a horrible metallic taste in my mouth for a few hours after I took them. But I drank gatorade and it helped. Other than that I have had no side effects. So my advice...take the meds you will be ok"

• Angel
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 24, 2018

"This is the worst drug I've taken and under NO circumstances will I ever take it again! I was diagnosed with trich and instructed to take 4 pills at once to clear it up. I had a horrible taste along with nausea and a severe headache and itching all over. This lasted several days just for the infection not to clear up. I was then given them again and told to take 2x's daily for 7 days. I couldn't get past day 3. I had an allergy to it so I broke out with hives over my entire body, my eye was swollen shut and I developed a blister on my tongue. I ended up trying natural methods that worked for me because I couldn't stomach the thought of taking another one of those pills. In almost 30 years that is the first time have ever had a negative reaction to any medication. Side note, if anyone has a bacterial or trich infection that won't go away, you could try a zinc sulfate douche twice a day until the infection clears up. It may take longer to clear up than with meds but at least its natural."

• Ladyhk
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 10, 2013

"The TASTE is awful! The way I take mines is I cover it up with yogurt. It has been working well with the taste. Side effects are vomiting and upset stomach sleeping. Good luck to all who is taking this."

• HOLLY
• July 19, 2016

"I have been taking it and on my seventh day taking the last pill I threw it up just want to know if i have to start all over or should it be gone with the 13 pills I did take successfully really concerned"

• Darling
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 16, 2018

"I was diagnosed with trich on Monday August 13th, and it's been very uncomfortable. I was given 4 pills to take in one go thing. I didn't feel any different after taking the pills so I decided to do a flush with 32oz of water, turmeric, 2 lemons and maple syrup. Its day 3 today and the symptoms have calmed down and only feeling tingling here and there. I read that it takes 5 to 7 days for this to clear so this seems to be helping."