Flagyl for Bacterial Infection User Reviews (Page 2)

• sammy...
• October 9, 2019

"I'm 14 weeks pregnant and was prescribed this medication metronidazole 500 mg 2 times a day. I also want to mention I have anxiety and panic attacks and scared to take anything exspecially after reading the reviews. Well I have to say I'm glad I went ahead and took my meds as described and had zero side affects at all, it did take like 3 days to finally get relief but but I'm glad because I was hurting bad and literally had zero side affects at all. So who ever sees this take the meds, don't read a lot. These comments scared me, but nothing at all happened and I finally feel amazing."

• Kitkat
• February 10, 2020

"I was given this for BV I've been on this for 6 days was given 2x day for 7 days the taste is horrendous..I've noticed a bit of tiredness, I always have back pain so I can't attribute that to the medication..I haven't noticed any other symptoms"

• Idol
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 3, 2020

"Was prescribed this for BV following a LEEP procedure. One tablet and I was feeling weird. Kind of tingly. I immediately stopped taking it as that is a very rare and bad side effect! Needless to say I'm not going to take any more of this drug."

• Demi
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 16, 2020

"I went to my doctor following finishing a z-pack and was having painful urination. I thought I had a UTI, however, it turned out to be bacterial vaginitis (BV) . The physician at a local urgent care put me on generic metronidazole, 500 mg, two times daily. I am on day 4 and was unable to work due to severe back pain, headache, and nausea. I have taken this medication before but I don't think I've ever taken it orally for 7 days. At this point, I'm going back in to see my doctor and ask for something else. I can't afford to miss work the rest of the week!"

• Tracy
• August 29, 2019

"I took this for BV. There are a ton of bad reviews about this medication. Yes the taste is bad but only if you don't swallow it right and it sits on your tongue. Shouldn't cause C.Diff this med is used to treat C.Diff. as a first line med. I had NO side effects from this medication and tolerated it well. This cleared up my BV in about 3 days. These reviews scared me but I did not have any side effects except a fresh vagina. Do not drink alcohol whatsoever!!! Most medications tell you that and usually nothing happens but this medication will make you violently vomit. I finished my course and waited about a day and a half and had only two glasses of wine and thought I was in the clear but then after an hour I violently vomited all night and am still feeling sick as I write this. I can't imagine how I would feel if I drank while actively taking it. Wait at least 3 days after you finish it."

• wynney
• November 7, 2019

"I know the side effects (now), but my doc did not mention anything beyond complete avoidance of alcohol. Take that seriously, not even mouthwash. You will vomit. I am on 500mg oral twice daily for 7 days. Took about 2 days for side effects to kick in. But the infection was gone by then (symptomatically). Around Day 2, I was getting muscle stomach pain, happened to on cephalexin too. This went away by Day 4. Almost passed out on Day 5, sweating on back of neck (first time ever), so winded and weak to the point of not being able to speak. Been trying to force food and water but appetite is gone, repulsed by food. Lots of diffuse weakness from neck to waist. Nausea is terrible. Light sensitivity too. I am sensitive to meds in general but wish I took the topical alternative. Be careful if your body is sensitive. Flood yourself with water and if you have no appetite, just try to get as much of your favorite food and eat what you can because food helps. Only thing that helped was sleep."

• Anonymous
• February 22, 2012

"Medicine seems to be effective, but is literally the most terrible tasting medicine I've ever had. It has no coating and dissolves instantly on your tongue, leaving a horrid taste behind. It is upsetting to your stomach. Taking it because it's effective. Wish they'd add a coating. I dread taking this medicine and have a knot in my stomach when it's almost time to take it."

• Sparky
• November 30, 2019

"I took a Flagyl for 10 days 3X a day to treat a parasite (Blastosistic Spp). Before taking the medication I was having extremely bad smelling farts, almost constant diarrhea, and abdominal pain followed by diarrhea. They heavily warned me that this medication sucks and they were right it does. That being said my excessive smelling gas went away within a few days. Days 2-3 and 8-10 seemed to suck the most as far as symptoms. I also experienced mental fog from taking this medication. I really felt not on my game mentally and had a hard time concentrating. I did have some problems sleeping at night while taking this medication and then problems as well once medication had been finished. For about 4 days after taking the medication I had oral thrush and whiteness on my tongue. The bad taste in mouth stayed for a while. I am 9 days being finished this medication and I feel like I still don’t have any appetite or interest in food. All in all it was not great but I would take it again."

• Suffr...
• October 9, 2016

"I was prescribed to take this twice a day for 7 days for bacterial vaginosis. I will never allow a doctor to prescribe me this ever again!! The taste comes from nightmares for starters, and good LORD the side effects are NOT worth it!! Constant nausea, dizziness, everything tastes like fecal matter, fevers, restlessness, overall weak and uncomfortable. This cannot be good for you. I didn't even have any side effects with the BV itself, It's this medication that has been making me feel like death!"

• TGuy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2019

"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 come back up. I didn’t sleep well, and it affected the way I was breathing. Outside of that, it gave me yeast infection on my tongue. I’d never take this drug ever again! This drug cause more harm than good. If you need an antibiotic, find a functional dr. Natural medicine has been around for years and it works."

• Livin...
• June 12, 2015

"I was perscribed this medicine to treat BV, I was told to take 5 400mg pills in one dose, this sounded wrong to me so I decided to have a look online and wished I never! I saw people sharing stories of really horrible side effects such as headache, dizzy spells and vomiting, being emetophobia this really worried me and I was debating if I'd even take the pills! Eventually decided to take them & as instructed, on a full stomach,with a large glass of water at night. They did taste a bit horrible but nothing as bad as I'd read, once I'd taken them the taste was gone ,I didn't have any dizziness or nausea, nothing, absolutely fine. I think some people have exaggerated their side effects majorly!"

• CCB
• December 31, 2015

"My NP put me on a regime of Flagyl 500mg twice a day for 7 days for urinary symptoms I was having although my cultures were negative. I followed the regime for 5 days before finally stopping. My side effects were severe and had me ready to go to the ER. Stomach and pelvic cramping, continual discharge, complete loss of appetite, extreme nausea when attempting to force myself to eat solid food and general nausea when not eating. I felt extremely fatigued, emotional and anxious. I was on the verge of several full blown panic attacks at work. I'm not sure if my symptoms are taken care of by Flagyl because the side effects are so much worse. Day 2 off of the drug and having the most severe side effects yet."

• Evans
• July 28, 2009

"I had a vaginal infection, and was prescribed Flagyl to cure it. I hated the immediate awful taste in the mouth, and it dissolved immediately upon hitting my tongue. I only experienced the awful taste and some slight stomach upset as side effects. The infection began to clear up after 3 days of a 7 day prescription. I recommend it, and drink something fruity with it. Also, DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL AT ALL while on this medication, OR FOR 3 DAYS AFTER YOU STOP TAKING IT. You WILL have severe vomiting, heaving and dizziness."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 19, 2022

"I have never written a review in my life on an antibiotic. I’m here for three reasons. 1)warn everybody about the severe side effects this can have and sadly 2) nobody, including my close friends and family, believe it’s true. 3) it might have helped stomach but not sure yet. I took flagyl for four days. The nausea and diarrhea for me were not bad the first day. Day 2,3, and 4 turned into the darkest moments of my life. Memory loss, extreme confusion, heart palpitations. Overall just the worst headaches and depression ever. I’m four days off of it and can’t drive safely or do directions. Headaches continue. I want my life and brain back. The doctors and family think it’s “all in my head.” Absolutely devastating to deal with. If they only knew. These are 100% a real effects to happen to you. Find an alternative!! Do not take this without a full explanation from your doctor!!"

• Sasha...
• April 27, 2016

"I'm shocked at how many people say the pill taste awful. I had the mega dosage (4 pills at once) and I just took a big sip of fruit punch, dropped the pill in the back of my throat and swallowed. Tasted nothing. You guys must be sucking them like peppermints. As far a symptoms, barely any. I did get a lil nausea here and there but no big deal. Pills seemed to work almost immediately."

• Pinkynu
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 20, 2019

"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 to taking new medications. Shame really as the infection itself did feel better the next morning after all this had happened."

• Marie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2019

"Will never take this medicine Flagyl again. The first day I started with a headache. Then came the lack of appetite and nausea which caused me to lose 3 pounds. Next was feeling tingly in my hands and full out panic, anxiety and depression. I called my doctor BEGGING to get off of this medication. Thankfully I just took my last dose. I will never take this again."

• UN...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 9, 2019

"Prescribed this medicine for an infection I got after I getting an IUD inserted. 500mg metronidazole Twice a day. Took then at 8am Day one. No issues Day two. Up at 4am had symptoms of bloating, stomach gurgling, cramps, explosive diarrhea, extremely liquid stool, pain. All subsided by 11 am next day. Day three. Up at 1am. Bloating, stomach gurgling, doubled from night before. I had cramps, diarrhea but not as bad as night before and I swore that I was done with this Medicine. Drank a probiotic yogurt and it’s been a while 20 minutes with no gurgling ....nope I was wrong. Here we go again....."

• Avi
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 27, 2020

"Was prescribed Flagyl for Diverticulitis. All I can say is that I had to stop this medication after 6 days. My side effects included: numbness and tingling of my hands, dark urine, high anxiety, headaches, diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea, and difficulty sleeping. My dosage was 2x250mg tabs three times a day. I am in my 60's and without a doubt this is the medication that has given me the most side effects."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2012

"My doctor gave me this because I had bacterial vaginosis. Not even 12 hours in to my first dose, I got the metallic taste in my mouth, then severe stomach cramps and nausea. I'm on day 5 and have had bouts of nausea throughout the course of my medication. My appetite has gone way, way down and I'm SO tired! I literally will sleep 12 hours and then get up for 2 then go back to bed for another 4! Having trouble staying awake at work, but it is doing its job! "

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

"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 taste HORRIBLE! Take with food or thick liquids to avoid the taste."

• Worst...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 9, 2015

"Everyone's body will react differently to meds, genetics. Just bc I had a bad experience, doesn't mean you will. Took w full stomach of bland food, 16 oz water, & took a daily probiotic. My experience w this med was horrible. I was unbearably anxious, rapid heartbeat, intense pelvic pressure, bad stomach cramping, nonstop nausea, vomiting, & explosive diarrhea. This was my 2nd time w this med,w the same bad reaction. I had to discontinue, both times. Took 3 days to start feeling better, 5-7 until normal. I'll never take this med again. I'm sure it's good for others, but nit me. I had cancer so I've taken a lot of meds. Never had to stop another med from side effects before, but I was scared to the point of going to the er. Never again."

• Anonymous
• July 31, 2019

"Flagyl also ruined my life. I was healthy and now I have panic attacks and muscle weakness. Only took 2 days worth but three weeks later still feeling like someone else. Dizziness and nausea. Be careful with this."

• Riri
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 20, 2019

"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 definltely works towards BV. I hate that I suffer from BV but I’m happy there’s at least something that helps."

• Naano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2019

"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 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, kinda blurry vision, headaches, back pain, frequent urination, dark urine, not much diarrhea, nausea, finally didn’t have a metallic taste but the after taste 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 help a lot even with my last tablet."