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37 People found this comment helpful

I was extremely nervous to take this medication after reading the reviews. I am a very small person with a very sensitive stomach, so I thought for sure I would be vomiting all week. Not so. The metal taste in my mouth is a little irritating, my appetite is decreased, and I feel a little groggier than usual, but it's really not so bad. Just thought I would write a review to ease some people's mind...

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7 People found this comment helpful

Oral versus a vaginal gel: the pill is cheaper, the gel expensive. With the pill I experienced daily headaches, a feeling of being distorted, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, a stiff neck, and a metal taste in my mouth. I never had BV until the year 2011 after being sex-free for 3 years after my divorce. I began menopause in 2011 and that's when the BV began. And it keeps coming back at l...

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/27/2008
Condition: Infection Around a Tooth
Overall rating 3.0
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i have taken this for a bad tooth infection, and after 4 days so far, there has been not much improvement.

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cindy | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/16/2008
Condition: Bacteroides Infection Following Vaginal Cuff Surgery
Overall rating 1.7
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I'am still having a discharge in the vaginal area with blood.and i did the treatment how it was for 5 days at bed time.and it's still the same.

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amt | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/16/2008
Condition: Vaginosis caused by Bacteria
Overall rating 4.3
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No bad taste for me. I always take wtih food so I don't get sick. No one has mentioned YEAST INFECTION! I'm sure the med. is working but I have to battle yeast.

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matt | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/12/2008
Condition: Vaginosis caused by Bacteria
Overall rating 3.3
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this medication makes me feel nasceaous

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bigm622 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/8/2008
Condition: Diverticulitis
Overall rating 4.0
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Other than he metal taste it leaves in your mouth the drug seems to be working well.

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LuAnn | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/5/2008
Condition: Diverticulitis
Overall rating 4.0
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Severe diverticulitis. Felt better within 48 hours. Only problem is the taste.I found that if I took it with a spoonful of applesauce it helped.

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n/a | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/2/2008
Condition: Vaginosis caused by Bacteria
Overall rating 2.7
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The pills are hard to take. My doctor prescribed me 1 500mg 3 times a day. My stomach stays upset all day long.

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Renda | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/1/2008
Condition: Vaginosis caused by Bacteria
Overall rating 4.3
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It works great but upsets my stomach even though I am taking with food.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/20/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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I am glad to see that I am not the only one experiencing problems with taking this medication. I totally agree about the very nasty after taste. My mom suggested putting the pill in a thin piece of caramel and then swallowing with a warm cup of tea. I'm gong to try that.

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ashleydmc | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/13/2007
Condition: Vaginosis caused by Bacteria
Overall rating 3.3
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Anonymous |
12/9/2007
Condition: Infection that causes Diarrhea - Giardiasis
Overall rating 2.3
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I was nauseas before taking the medication and it has continued. I've taken this before (after a trip to India I won't forget) and always lose my appetite...but you MUST eat or it'll kill your stomach. It works though, so I'll take it. It's better than the alternative.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/22/2007
Condition: Vaginosis caused by Bacteria
Overall rating 3.0
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THE TASTE - HOR-RI-BLE! You do see symptoms going away rather quickly but that taste and the lasting after-taste can make you ill. Just thinking about taking it makes me sick. GELS/CREAMS will have to do if it happens again

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Michele | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/20/2007
Condition: Vaginosis caused by Bacteria
Overall rating 3.0
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It worked, but it was horrible to take. The taste is awful and it's hard to get down. I agree there has to be something better!

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/20/2007
Condition: Vaginosis caused by Bacteria
Overall rating 2.0
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Within 2 days of taking it i had an upset stomach. I noticed it was working but i had to change to a different type of medicine because i couldnt take it without being sick to my stomach.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/17/2007
Condition: Vaginosis caused by Bacteria
Overall rating 2.0
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I agree with all the other postings. There has got to be an easier way! This is like the third time over the years I have had to use this prescription and it gets harder. THERE HAS got to be an easier way. I will ask for Metrogel should I find myself with this condition again.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/14/2007
Condition: Vaginosis caused by Bacteria
Overall rating 2.0
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This stuff has made me sick as a dog! If you are nauseous before you start taking it, i don't recommend taking this! I almost passed out twice! If the Dr tells you to take 2 to start off with and 2 more the next time if you can stomach it, trust me start off with one, then if you stomached one ok, move up to 2.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/9/2007
Condition: Vaginosis caused by Bacteria
Overall rating 5.0
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Chas. | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/8/2007
Condition: Diverticulitis
Overall rating 3.3
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I have been taking a pill labeled PLIVA 334 ?? For 6 days now and the pain is just easing off. The taste is awful. I wish they were coated. Not bad if I place on back of toung. Here on Web MD it said "Avoid Achlolic Beverages for 3 days after stopping if taking the "CAPSULES" Yet they don't show anything but pictures of pills on the site. I do plan to finish all 10 days to make sure the problem won't come back.

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wendy | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/3/2007
Condition: Infection of Lining of the Uterus caused by Bacteroides
Overall rating 2.3
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Left an awful taste in my mouth all the time.

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/1/2007
Condition: Vaginosis caused by Bacteria
Overall rating 2.3
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This pill was very hard for me to take. Im ususally pretty good good about taking pills. Im not sure if I got a generic of a generic but this pill was perfectly round and large and very pasty. The taste is still in my mouth, a week later!

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