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Panic attack about metronidazole

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hoohoa · 21/06/2024 07:34

I'm terrified.
I have horrendous health anxiety and emetophobia.

I've been prescribed metronidazole for BV picked up by a swab (asymptomatic). I've read a few threads on here and the side effects sound unbearable. I am absolutely petrified to end up vomiting, having diarrhoea or even hallucinations/worsened panic attacks and paranoia as I'm reading!!!

Any reassuring experiences?
I've just spent the whole morning in tears so far.

OP posts:
RoseAndGeranium · 21/06/2024 07:40

I was given this years ago for a gum infection. No side effects at all. Hope you’ll have the same experience!

Mumoftwo1316 · 21/06/2024 07:37

Try not to read side effect lists pre-emptively. They're there if you happen to feel odd, you look up if it's a known side effect.

I'm sure the severe side effects are rare and your GP has considered the risks and benefits. But you could contact your GP for reassurance.

Duckinglunacy · 21/06/2024 07:36

I have had it before (and am emetophobic). I wasn’t sick - tbh my fear of being sick is so strong I very rarely am. It doesn’t make you feel great and I remember an odd metallic taste, but it’s not so bad. I had a small baby at the time and managed ok.