User Reviews for Flagyl oral

OH I am so happy to be done with this nightmare! Nausea, dizziness, stomach cramps, vaginal cramps, bad breath, awful taste, constant headache, no appetite... just awful. I no longer have BV, but that was a week from HELL

The first couple of days were symptom-free, I read reviews and felt incredibly lucky to have only nausea and slight depression...but it wasn't until day three when everything changed. I felt stomach cramps on top of the nausea I was already experiencing as well as mood swings, head aches, loss of appetite, I was more lethargic than usual and beyond bloated. On to day four, and though my BV has subsided, I can only hope the side effects lighten.

I was on this medication for 6 months 4 x daily for a major Crohn's flare. Since I was so miserable from Crohn's I blamed some of the problems on that and am now realizing that part of the problems were from this medication. My side effects have been severe joint pain, upset stomach and cramping, dizziness (sort of felt like I was having an out of body experience) AND vivid nightmares, dark urine, bad taste in my mouth. I kept thinking if I ate something it would help, but just added weight gain. I definitely think this medication causes more problems than it helps. I have only have been off of it for 24 hours now and am already feeling better. I am going to try probiotics and yogurt to see if it will help Crohns before going on IV meds. I did not drink much alcohol anyway but did not even try to have a drink of anything during this time due to warnings from pharmacy and doctor. I just wanted to post what side effects I felt I experienced in case it would help someone else. Read More Read Less

Both hubby & I were treated with this drug - each with different 'issues'. While I noticed a decrease of the symptoms within 36 hrs of taking the drug, I had a continual metal (tinny) taste in my mouth along with decreased appetitie, mild nausea and constipation. Hubby had none of those issues but suffered severe abdominal and urogenital pain. i read that I may also end up with a yeast infection. Great...just what a wanted/needed - NOT! It appears to me that sometimes my overall problems with this drug are actually worse than the reason for which I was taking the meds. (UG!)Read More Read Less

They thougth I had UC and I took this it didn't help at all. I eventually had my colon removed, then had chronic pouchitis. Again tried it, it didn't help me at all.

I'm 64 and taking 500mg for 14 days for gastro problem/previously had diverticulitis. Headache, nausea, aching, no energy, mood swings. I've tried to play golf and fish, but the exercise and heat make me dizzy-flushed and makes the side effects worse. 6 days to go and I'll be glad when this is over. Gastro problem seems better.

Worse medication I have ever taken! This medication was administered to me via IV in ER and hospital. The oral and IV use caused nausea, dizziness, metallic taste and a constant feeling of lethargy and fatigue. I was prescribed 3x oral daily after leaving the hospital, and was only able to take a single dose a day, due to nausea, etc. I also wonder why this medication is prescribed, especially at such high doses. Medical providers should reconsider prescribing this; I literally felt poisoned!

I took this medication about a month ago for similar symptoms which went away; I finished all my meds and all of a sudden symptoms have come back with a fury; they r calling it colitis.

The previous reviews were very helpful when my diverticulitis showed up again after being gone for 10 months. I had NO side effects. However, please watch the warnings. You must take this with food. Not a glass of milk or a cracker. When you take a dose with Cipro you can feel awful without real food in your stomach. I tried getting away with a cookie and was miserable until I ate a small sandwich late at night.

This is a wonderful antibiotic but it does not mix with all medications. I had a very rare side affect when taken with Apriso for the treatment of a serious Colitis infection.

Kept looking for drug interactions.....none were given!

I took this for amoebas and after the first day had dry mouth and bitter taste. After the third day I had nausea and dizziness along with moving floaters in the eyes. The fourth day I had a severe allergic reaction with nausea, dizziness, instability, weakness,confusion, warmth/tingling/numbness of the hands/feet/face, movement in the eyes, and trouble breathing.My friends sought medical attention immediately.

I was so worried about taking this medicine because of the terrible side effects so many seemed to have, that I actually put it off for a few weeks. I am allergic to everything from Cipro to antidepressants to aspirin. I had to take 500mg twice a day for a week. I made sure I did not have alcohol for 3 days prior to starting it and 3 days after I finished. I took it with orange juice and didn't have any trouble with the taste. One time I didn't and I almost gagged because it was so terrible and the taste lingered for awhile. Yuk. Take it with something like OJ or a smoothie like someone else advised. Thankfully I didn't get nauseous or ill like a lot of others did. My only complaint is that after all is said and done, I don't feel like it completely got rid of my BV. I even used tea tree oil vaginal suppositories and took a probiotic twice a day to try to nip it in the bud. I hope I don't have to take it again just because I hate antibiotics. Good luck to all who need to take it :)Read More Read Less

Have had chronic infections in my colon for just over three years, colonoscopy and CAT scans have all been inconclusive to this point. This is the second time I have been prescribed this medication, and I have not found the side effects to be at the "severe" level. There is some distaste, but no upset stomach or flu like symptoms. The main side effect I have experienced has been some moderate heart palpitations, and these are sporadic. I cannot argue with the effectiveness of the drug, as I began feeling better on day two, and the improvement in my symptoms continued from there. Highly recommend this medication for this type of infection and hope you don't experience what so many others seem to have. Read More Read Less

I am not sure it helped.

Day 5 and all is not well as I discovered why I wanted to jump of the Wilson Bridge. I drove my loving boyfriend absolutely insane as I rode the roller coaster of boo-hoos. As for the infected tooth, it is gradually going away. Thanks to all the folks who posted, it sure did help.

Went to hospital for appendicitis a little over two weeks ago, had it removed, surgery was a breeze. Fever, chills, and horrible diarrhea a few days later. Diagnosed with C. diff five days after surgery. Started 14-day script of flagyl (500mg 3x/day) ten days ago with little side effeects until this eve. Slight fever, chills, a bit dizzy. Could be b/c I forgot to take this a.m. Took flagyl at 1:30p and again at 6p. Symptoms started about 8p, maybe because I took two doses too close together. Was quite concerned but posts here make me feel a bit better...seems to be par for the course. Read More Read Less

The pill cleared up my BV and a toe infection at the same time. It however tastes like crap and made me feel sick and tires all day.

Just started taking meds for BV. Taste is discusting. Side effects are horrible. Trying to not call in sick for work but side effects are basically like having the flu. Nausea, diarrhea, stomach upset, headache, and being really sleepy. Meds work great but would be greater if this was a liquid gel cap so you didn't have to taste it.

I HAVE TAKEN THIS MEDICATION FOR TWO DAYS NOW AND I HAVE NOTICED A CHANGE ALREADY. I WAS WARNED BY MY DOCTOR TO EAT BEFORE I TAKE IT CAUSE IT WILL MESS YOUR STOMACH UP. I WAS PRESCRIBED 500MG.