Metronidazole- anyone taken this?

[mummytopebs]

I have been given this antibiotic and i feel like crap. Absolutly shattered, nauseua havent eaten all day but dont feel hungry and worse still very confused and forgetful - have just had my daughters birthday party kept forgetting peoples names and then forgot to pay-whoops. Has anyone else had side effects from this medicine?

[HumphreyCobbler]

it made me feel very sick

tell your doctor about it

[ABetaDad]

It made me feel awful as well. Just as you say.

[littleducks]

yes made me very ill, i now say im allergic as i couldnt bear it, i had it iv as i kept vomitting and ended up hallucinating

[Meglet]

yes, I felt really awful on it. Maybe your gp can offer an alternative.

[gigglewitch]

I'm taking it and am ok with it; my mum took two tablets a couple of months ago and she was sick, came out in a rash, her hands swelled up - hideous. She was told to stop taking it immediately...the verdict was also that she shouldn't ever take it again.
Get back to the GP/dentist/whoever prescribed it and discuss what to do next.

[ThingOne]

I didn't like it but I don't recall feeling that bad. I've had it twice. Tell your doctor.

[procrastinatingparent]

Horrible anti-b - also gave me non-stop trots to add to the other misery. Best to check with doc that the symptoms are caused by the drugs and not the condition you are taking them for.

[ABetaDad]

I forgot about the trots. Yes very painful stomach cramps.

[Juwesm]

Gastro side-effects like nausea and vomiting extremely common with metronidazole. If at all possible take it after eating a little something as this may help.

[Mumsnut]

And don't drink alcohol with them.

[NotanOtter]

leaves yucky taste in your mouth...soz but vom at memory!

[procrastinatingparent]

Yes, that taste! Not sure it's any consolation but I don't think they hand them out lightly so you must really need them.

[NotanOtter]

the taste was there..first thing in the morning last thing at night .....

shudder

[shonaspurtle]

I was ok with it. Can't remember any side effects.

[Limara]

OMG, i had days off work because of Metronidazole! I suffered headaches, nauseua, I couldn't stand light in my eyes I felt absolutely awful like a hangover. As soon as I stopped taking it, I felt tip-top again.

[Chaotica]

I was fine with it (and I have a bad reaction to other ABs).

[tiredsville]

Yes, I had it after root canal treatment and my gosh what an awful experience.
Apart feeling like I was going too die, it gave me severe depression. As soon as I finished the course I felt human again. The root canal was childs play compared to that drug.

[MERLYPUSS]

I took it for a couple of months following a brian abcess operation. They sent me home with a jam jar full. Dont recall feeling crap but had just had major surgery. They did taste like the smell of a cat's farts though.

[Floatylight]

I was fine on them, no side effects. Taste MINGING tho.

[mummytopebs]

I have been given them for a possible infection after miscarriage (the miscarriage was in june but they think i have had infection since then!). I agree the taste is awful just tangy in mouth all day, and they have given me ulcers. I was warned there was some side effects, am going to try and perservere with them, comforting to know they have made others confused thought i was losing my mind

[diedandgonetodevon]

Yes, had it after my emergency c-section. Urgh the taste, I can still remember it. It's pretty nasty stuff and even my GP commented on how awful they were.

[earlynite]

Just finished taking it. Had the funny taste in mouth, nausea, headaches and brown urine. Was taking it for BV which I think may be coming back. Don't fancy another course of this AB!

[mrsblanc]

what's BV?

[earlynite]

Bacterial Vaginosis

[sadminster]

yup, after a HSG it is horrible stuff - loads of gastro side effcets, photosensitivity, headaches, disorientation