Flagyl for Bacterial Infection User Reviews (Page 5)

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2019

"This is the worst drug There is clearly something really nasty in it. I’m a fit, healthy 37 year old woman and took this for an ear infection and after 2 days I had severe headaches, all the muscles were sore, aching, very weak it was nasty Never again"

• miser...
• July 6, 2012

"I've been taking this medication for 5 days now. I'm on it for 10 days, 3 times a day and I'm being treated for C diff. Before I started this medication I was in severe pain, diarrhea, weight loss, constantly urinating. Now my abdominal pain is minimal I'm holding weight. Gained a few pounds. Still having constant urination not quite as much and still having upset stomach, diarrhea. Now going back to the Dr. to see if I still have C diff."

• Nikki
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 25, 2018

"Was prescribed 1 every 12 hours for 7 days. Absolutely no side effects besides a change in the color of my urine. I’ve taken some doses with food and some without and was completely find. Everyone’s body reacts differently. It tastes terrible but, once you’ve had to take a giant iron pill that literally dissolves at the slightest touch of liquid, the taste isn’t as bad. Symptoms subsided by the 2nd day for me. I’m on day 5 and I feel so much better. I accidentally missed a dose last night but took it as soon as I realized. My sister is a nurse so she’s helping me through this. My doctor also prescribed me a pill for yeast infection right after these 7 days are over so that nothing else can grow down there! Hang in there ladies! IMPORTANT: Whatever you do, DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL! Please do not ignore the label!"

• Liv
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 22, 2018

"I was supposed to take this twice a day for 7 days. I took it for BV. The first 5 days were fine! It seems to clear up the smell and discharge really quick! I had very few symptoms until the 5th day. On the 5th day it made my throat swell up to the point were I could barely swallow. Then it gave me extreme fatigue, lightheadedness, dizziness, and made me feel weak. I felt high. I stopped taking it after five days. I went to see my doctor the next day and hopefully I won’t have to take this again."

• Frust...
• November 5, 2019

"I was prescribed Flagyl for Bacterial Vaginitis (BV). I knew within two days that it wasn’t working, but proceeded to take the medicine. On day six I returned to the doctor and was again tested and as I suspected, still had BV. The medication caused an upset stomach and obviously didn’t treat the infection. I had to fight with the doctor to be prescribed clindamycin. I’m starting clindamycin today with the hopes that it will have a better impact on the BV."

• Kitty
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 26, 2018

"Flagyl used to make me sick but the last two times I’ve had to take it (H Pylori then BV) I learned to split the pill in two and take one piece with a tums and the 30 min later take the other piece with another tums. Only one dose made me a tad nauseated but that’s because I didn’t take the tums with it. I was able to hold it down. I also put the pill as far back on my tongue as possible!!! This is big! So split the pill, put it way back on your tongue then chug your water. Follow it with a tums or two. Wait 30 min or so and take the other half the same way. Good luck. Also, it has always cleared my infections I read the research done on the medicine and it says 5 days shows almost no change from going 7 days so I just did 5 days this time since I got a got a year infection from the antibiotic. Which some of you know is common when taking antibiotics. Was taking 500 mg 2x a day"

• Misery
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 17, 2019

"I got Bacterial Vaginosis two months in a row from the birth control I was on. The first time I took Flagyl it worked like a charm. My infection disappeared within a few days and I felt a lot better, no side effects or anything. This month, I got prescribed for it again at 500 mg 3 times a day for 7 days. I got two days in and got hit by a train. The nausea and dizziness from this medication forced me to call off work twice. I finally downed the dose to 2 a day and now I'm forced to eat every 2 hours to avoid the nausea. Also had to start taking probiotics to avoid the C. Diff that other users got. Overall, I'd say try something else. When it was bad for me, it was like being run over by a cart on fire."

• Roo
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 27, 2018

"Diagnosed BV. The taste of Flagyl. I have tried putting this medicine in ice cream, peanut butter, just swallowing. If anyone has ANY tips let me know. Peanut butter has been the best thing so far, but I still have to chase it with a fizzy drink. This is the absolute worst-tasting medicine I’ve ever had."

• Alice
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 2, 2018

"After having constant diarrhea for 10 days and losing 8lbs. I was prescribed 500mg X 3/day for 7 days. I just finished my last dose. I also took the pills with a probiotic. I did experience nausea, fatigue, loss of appetite and a headache throughout the treatment. However, none of the side effects were extreme. I have had some normal BMs but I still have diarrhea. I’m just curious to know if it will go away or will I have to be prescribed another dose."

• borii...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 27, 2019

"I'm taking it for a bacterial infection and it makes me feel so awful I have to take it 3 times a day for 10 days (500 mg). I learned taking it with passion fruit or guava juice masked the horrible taste completely !!! But honestly the side effect are so terrible I'd rather have that horrible taste in my mouth than feel how it made me feel."

• Kvan
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 11, 2023

"My story is too long to include in a review, but in my 53 years of life, I have never had BV. I took Wellbutrin, which was then switched to Flagyl, and I started experiencing urinary retention and pain. After stopping Wellbutrin, I was able to urinate again, but Flagyl was prescribed for my BV. It appeared that the BV went away, but a few weeks later, it returned. I was prescribed Flagyl again, but after seven days, I didn't feel much better and became extremely lethargic, developed a yeast infection, and even thrush. After another seven days of Flagyl, and after one day off, my discomfort returned. I am now on Clyndamicin with Boric Acid suppositories, which many women report doing a better job. This doesn't mean it won't work for you, but if Flagyl isn't working and your infection won't clear up, I thought other women should know the information I've learned."

• JPCPSVA
• February 10, 2013

"For the last few years I have had recurrences, sometimes as often as once a week of vomiting and diarrhea. It seemed to be traced to exhaustion and fatty foods. In the meantime, my wife contacted C. Difficile in the hospital. Along the way, I may have contracted C.Diffcile too. In any event, my doctor prescribe Flagyl, which I took four times a day for 10 days. This cleared everything up but the problem kept occurring. For the last 45 days I have been taking 2, 250 mg. capsules once a day. Recently I have cut down to one. Although I have had occasional diarrhea, there has been no vomiting or nausea. "

• Anony...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 15, 2021

"I would stay away from this drug! My experience on Flagyl was traumatizing. I was dizzy for 2 months! Left side of my body was numb. Migraines everyday, also had confusion. My vision was messed up, it was like looking out of 2 different lenses. It was a nightmare! I thought I was stuck like that for the rest of my life. Definitely not taking this again!"

• Kat
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 22, 2019

"My side effects for flagyl were nausea, diarrhea, and headache throughout the week of me taking this twice a day for bacterial vaginitis. Nasty taste in my mouth and urine smells awful. Irritation from BV has subsided but is still present. Swollen feet and hands, along with chills. Terrible feeling!"

• BestM...
• December 7, 2009

"I have used this medication several times for bacterial infections. And they do a great job, but this time I am having a headache everyday I've been using it and an upset stomach, but I guess its worth it to get rid of the infection."

• Sopi
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 19, 2015

"I only have 2 days left thank goodness. I'm taking 500mg twice a day. This medication is working very well but if I ever run into this problem again I will opt for a different medication only because I am constantly nauseous and have no appetite what so ever. It has been like my whole pregnancy in 5 days without actually being sick this time. I just have to keep reminding myself 2 more days then your done."

• Beite...
• September 14, 2019

"I was prescribed Flagyl 500mg twice a day for 10 days for BV. My only real symptom of BV was bleeding/unusual discharge between periods. I happen to start my period the day I started taking this medication so I can’t say if it actually worked or not. I have decided after day 5 to stop treatment, as a standard prescription is anywhere from 3-10 days. Side affects: NO appetite. I lost some weight with this medication and had to force myself to eat something before taking it to avoid upset stomach. Dark urine. I drink around 50oz (almost 1.5 litre) of water a day so this was so odd to see but I knew it was from the meds. Dizziness, headache and fatigue. Not consistently but randomly on different days of usage. Fatigue and dizziness on day 4. Dizziness and headache on day 5. Can’t knock it but I can’t say yet if it actually worked or not."

• Anonymous
• August 4, 2011

"I just got off the medicine after a 10 day treatment for C. diff that I got after a week in the hospital. Here's a hint. Ask for it in liquid form. I took it three times a day and the liquid goes down easy and doesn't taste bad at all. I have been off it 4 days and I still have the metallic taste in my mouth. Will be glad when that goes away."

• Despe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 27, 2017

"My Dr. prescribed me flagyl 500mg for 4 days, once a day. Before I take any meds i do a research on them to know what to expect or whats not normal, but honestly I have to stop doing this!! I read all this awful symptoms all of you or most of you were going through and I almost give up on the pill before even starting! BUt then I realize each women has a different experience, and so far the only symptom is the metallic taste in my mouth and a little dry my mouth also. I'm hoping this is the last med I have to take and go back to healthy vagina because I've being MONTHS at this, between BV or Yeast infections and its driving me INSANE. Before this pills, I used metrogel for 7days. Either it didn't work, or now I have YI. Good luck to you all!"

• subur...
• August 29, 2015

"HORRIBLE!!! I had numbness/tingling my skin felt like it was crawling I got really irritable and had a seizure! If you have ANY unusual but serious side effects call your doctor! I have heard of other cases of people having seizures on this medication."

• happy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 21, 2018

"I was prescribed flagyl for my BV when I say this drug is a miracle I just finished my 500mg for 7 days. I did have side effects I felt very fatigue but overall this dug did exactly what it was suppose to do, very happy with the results and would recommend this antibiotic"

• Cdiva
• June 11, 2021

"I was prescribed this medication for a bacterial infection. My dose was two 500 mg tablets twice a day. On my 6th day, I went in anaphylactic shock. I had noticed that I was dizzy on the second day and extremely fatigued. Apparently, I’m either allergic or one of those rare cases. Also, if you vape, quit vaping while taking this medication. Worst experience ever."

• Kay
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 8, 2018

"I’m on my last day of this medicine taking it for Bacterial vaginosis (BV). Terrible taste going down have to swallow the pill fast but the smell from BV was gone around the second day of talking the medication. Very good antibiotic"

• rahelle
• March 8, 2015

"Within 2 days my bacterial vaginitis completely cleared up. I don't take antibiotics or any sort of medicine often and this is why, no appetite and some other side effects but would rather take that over bacterial vaginitis!"

• Momof...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 13, 2015

"I was prescribed this drug for BV, which like many other women, I did not even know I had until a doctor told me! I had absolutely no symptoms other than a slight odor. I was prescribed Flagyl for 7 days (two 500mg pills a day). I started noticing side effects immediately! I would have given anything to feel the drowsy feeling that most women on this website said the felt because for me it was the complete opposite! I could not sleep at all, I felt like my heart was racing and my skin was crawling, it also made me feel like I had Restless Leg Syndrome and extreme nausea. Luckily on the 4th night with no sleep my sister gave me some of her Ambein and I finally slept. Side effects aside, the drug works wonders, BV was indeed cleared up."