User Reviews for Flagyl oral

I am 46 and had started having an odor a for about 9 months and thought it was from my Mirena which I had been told (old blood discharge=odor). Well enough of that, then I developed extreme pelvic pain and went to gyn. I was diagnosed with BV; this was the second time in my life. I was told that you can get it various ways and orally and that full teeth brushing and rinsing with antiseptic mouthwash prior to oral sex or any sex is a must; the mouth is the dirtiest place of our bodies. Well I thought back and it hit me; each time I have had this diagnosis, each partner had a habit of using saliva for "lubricant"...BAD IDEA and I had my misgivings. Doc confirmed this was possibly a cause. Felt extremely tired, bad taste in mouth, some depression, headache, and some dizziness and sweating. Med has worked great; no pain or odor anymore after about 3 days. On a course of 14 days at 2 pill/day plus Levaquin. I am no longer letting "saliva lover" "feast" on me; sorry for the wording. Was really worried of the cause; all test for std's came back clean. Funny thing, just found out bf of 2 1/2 had been cheating for at least 2 months; we hadn't had sex for over 2 months due to a chronic health issue I had been having. Boy, last two weeks have been no fun and sad but "downstairs" is A+.Read More Read Less

I was diagnosed with Diverticulitis with an abscess. I was prescribed a 20 day regimen of Cipro and Flagyl, 3 times a day. The Flagyl is almost impossible to swallow by itself. I have found it to be easier if you bury the pill in a teaspoon of honey and drink apple juice behind it, however the metallic taste is almost always there throughout the day. Water is absolutely horrible right now. I feel very tired all the time. No energy at all. I have had some hip pain and overall achiness. I am on day 19. I have to say that I think the combination of these drugs are effective as my pain subsided within 4 days of treatment. Read More Read Less

Same as everyone else. This medication leaves a horrible taste in my mouth and makes me constantly sick to my stomach. I have found that if I brush my tongue with toothpaste and rinse with mouth wash about 1/2 hour to 1 hour after taking, it seems to take some of it away. I have to take this medication 4 times per day, so every 6 hours for 14 days (I'm on day 4). I have also found that if I eat with it, even if I'm not hungry, it seems to help the nausea for a little while. Haven't had any of the sadness/depression symptoms. Can't wait for the yeast infection that I'll have to treat as this has happened in past takings of this medication.Read More Read Less

After going to the doctor for sever pain and cramping, I was given this med. I never had the smell. The best thing is after 4 days the med did it's job and got rid of the infection in my uterus. However I had an allergic reaction, which included a fever for day, my tongue swelling, throat felt like it was lined with mucus, headache so bad that everything was blurry, the room was spinning. When my DR advised me to quit taking the med she told me there may be a fluid build up in my lungs but after a few days it would go away. A week later I am in the ER because I am having difficultly breathing because I can't quit coughing. So I get a breathing treatment, and now have a pill to suppress the coughing, an inhalor to help me breath and cough syrup with codine to take at night so I can sleep. I am glad the pain I was living with is gone, but the aftermath of this drug is worse than the allergic reaction! It's been 7 days since I quit taking the Flagyl and I still have the metallic taste in my mouth and every time I cough up phlegm in my lungs it taste like metal.Read More Read Less

Horrible taste like everyone else. Better to take with a milk-based shake with flavor to wash out that taste. Vaginosis seems to be going away after the positive test, but I also had a cyst...not sure how this helps that, but we'll see. I still have a few days to go and another few days to get it out of my system. Horrible upset stomach. I feel like I'm nauseous all the time due to taking it 2x a day even with food and a full stomach. I force to eat something to take the pill, but I have lost my appetite.Read More Read Less

Protip: This stuff dissolves instantly on your tongue, giving off quite the unpleasant taste. I've found that if I take a chunk out of a piece of sandwich bread and wrap it tightly around the pill, so that the pill is wearing a thin bread jacket, it is tasteless. Again, mush the bread tightly around the pill so that it is not difficult to swallow and still retains the pills initial shape. You're welcome!

My spouse and I are on day 5 (of 7) of the 500mg 2/day tablet. We have had NO negative effects whatsoever--except for after taking the first pill which we put in our mouth first before liquid. I even had about 8 oz of wine last night with no side effect. My husband had about 3 beers and the same--no effect. I must admit I was nervous taking this medication after reading all the negative reviews but after five days I realize that usually the people who review only do so when it is a negative. That is why I wanted to put in a positive review.Read More Read Less

I Took 2 pills a day for 10 days. Seemed to work very good for me. I did not have any side effects. I did have a little bad taste in my mouth, but not like I have read about others having. I was also on a clear liquid diet. Did not have any alcohol. Wondering how long I should wait before I do have alcohol.

I took the oral capsules, which have the benefit of not tasting bad. BUT, MY GOODNESS, the effects are the same! I've had a HORRIBLE taste in my mouth for the past week and a half. I finished the 7 day course about 4 days ago. It is just starting to go away. It was so bad and I was scared I had terrible breath. I was brushing and using Listerine, gum, and sugar free mints all the time. I also had stomach upset and loss of appetite, and generally felt lousy while taking this medicine. I also noticed a lot more depressive moods. I cannot wait for this medicine to be completely out of my system. I'm scared to have a drink of alcohol, even though I'm more than 3 days past my last pill, because I am worried that if I still have the awful taste in my mouth, then the drug is still in my system. I will avoid this medicine at all costs in the future.Read More Read Less

I was given Flagyl to prevent infection after surgery for a prolapsed uterus. The first night on it, my body began to swell up all over. By the 2nd day, I felt like my skin was going to split! This is a HORRIBLE and dangerous medication! All my doctor's nurse said when I reported it was, "Well, that shouldn't happen." Maybe not, but it DID! Watch out!

i have found out with the drugs flagyl/keflex you need to eat i know they say you can take them on an empty but don't believe it. this is what i do. i have cream of wheat with flagyl put the med in a spoon full of cream of wheat & drink a glass of milk it really helps & the same with keflex but with that one i do a bowl of oats drop the pill in the spoon full of oats down it with a glass of milk, i don't know what to tell you if you don't like milk, try some yogart or something thick. i hope this will help someone thank youRead More Read Less

I have taken this in years past with no noticeable side affects, but I certainly can't say that now. I'm on day 5 and have continued getting sicker and sicker. I'm very dizzy, headache, neck ache, swollen lips and tongue, feel like I'm not getting enough oxygen, and exhausted. From looking at the side affects, I think I'm now allergic to this medication (swollen lips and tongue, breathing difficulties). Today is a holiday, so no doctor to call. I am not going to take the 2nd dose today.

I was given flagyl for unknown intestinal discomfort accompanied with a low fever. It made me so sick, weak, nauseous, and a pounding headache, I thought I was going to die. This med causes cancer in lab animals, why would my MD prescribe it?

Was given 250 mg 4x daily for 10 days for C-diff. Ineffective, actually got worse. Had colonoscopy with dx of C-diff only. Now on 500 mg 3x daily, working somewhat after 2 weeks, but cannot eat same diet I was on before, have to be very careful or will have same symptoms of C-diff.

I am not sick anymore, however the taste of this medicine can't be worse. Can the manufacture do something about it? I throw up many times because of it. I just took my last pill. AWFUL

On my 2nd bout of C Diff colitis, I was prescribed Vancoymicin. A 7-day supply was $1200.00 after my co-pay. That is why I am on this god-awful drug again. 1500 milligrams for 10 days cost $7.47. No way can I justify spending that much on meds. I hate, hate, hate this medication for all the bad side effects (burnt tongue, copper taste in my nouth, nausea, etc...) but at least I can afford to take it. My sympathies to anyone who has Colitis or Crohns as I have only had a tiny glimpse into what they have to endure on a daily basis. You think our Food & Drug Admin. could intervene to make sure the meds we need (without horrible side effects) are available at a reasonable price. Read More Read Less

Was given 500mg 2x/day for a week. Tired and dizzy day 1 and 2. Afterward it went away. Pill disolves on contact take with something thick like milk (chocolate works best). Symptoms went away after a few days on medication. **Important** This medication gave me Thrush and a yeast infection (weird I know). Now I have to take an anti-fungal for 7 days for it to clear up. If you believe you have thrush go see your doctor or at least call.

Has anyone had anytype of sexual performance problems while taking this drug? I have been on Cipro and Flagyl for approx. 1 week and I am tired ALL the time.