Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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This medication has more side-effects than any other medication I have ever been on. I have been on it for 3 days and although I have seen improvement in my symptoms the side-effects are horrible. The worst thing is the taste in my mouth,it tastes like I've been sucking on a quarter since the moment I took the first pill.My doctor had originally prescribed me a vaginal medication but it was nearly ... Show Full Comment

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This medication has more side-effects than any other medication I have ever been on. I have been on it for 3 days and although I have seen improvement in my symptoms the side-effects are horrible. The worst thing is the taste in my mouth,it tastes like I've been sucking on a quarter since the moment I took the first pill.My doctor had originally prescribed me a vaginal medication but it was nearly five times the price(I dont have insurance)so she warned me about all the side-effects and called me in the oral medication. I dont want to scare anyone away from this mediation because it seemilngly works,I just want people to know that certain symptoms are normal. Other things I've encountered are feelings of anxiety&upset stomach. Also I enjoy a cocktail here and there and my Docyor warned me not to even touch alcohol for up to three days after I finish the medication brcause it can make you very,very ill.
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Reviewer: Toronto, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I went to this website after getting the drug with the warnings from both my doctor and pharmacist about not combining it with alcohol. I have taken it for 5 days now, always with a glass of milk and food. My symptoms have disappeared and I have had no side effects at all. Thanks to the reviewers that mentioned to take it with milk as I have had no bad tastes at all. All in all seems to be eff ... Show Full Comment

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I went to this website after getting the drug with the warnings from both my doctor and pharmacist about not combining it with alcohol. I have taken it for 5 days now, always with a glass of milk and food. My symptoms have disappeared and I have had no side effects at all. Thanks to the reviewers that mentioned to take it with milk as I have had no bad tastes at all. All in all seems to be effective for my condition.
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Reviewer: Female (Patient)

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500mg/2x/day:This medication works fast and it is extremely effective. However, after my 2nd full day of use,I began feeling a tightness in my chest and around my heart--like a panic attack (anxiety). Also, wasn't flagyl recalled back in the 70's because it was reported to cause cancer?

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500mg/2x/day:This medication works fast and it is extremely effective. However, after my 2nd full day of use,I began feeling a tightness in my chest and around my heart--like a panic attack (anxiety). Also, wasn't flagyl recalled back in the 70's because it was reported to cause cancer?
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Reviewer: Michigan Mom, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I had mild vaginal itching and saw my doctor. He said I had a yeast infection and a bacterial infection. I was given oral fluconazole for the yeast (which I've taken in the past with total success) and metronidazole gel as a vaginal insert. I used the gel once without issues, but...the second application caused unbelieveable pain and itching within 2.5 hours of use. The pain and itching lasted ... Show Full Comment

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I had mild vaginal itching and saw my doctor. He said I had a yeast infection and a bacterial infection. I was given oral fluconazole for the yeast (which I've taken in the past with total success) and metronidazole gel as a vaginal insert. I used the gel once without issues, but...the second application caused unbelieveable pain and itching within 2.5 hours of use. The pain and itching lasted for at least three hours, and was unbearable. Since it was the weekend and I wasn't sure if it was the gel that was the problem, I used the gel again the next night...same horrible result. The next day I called the doctor...he said to discontinue the gel and he prescribed an oral form of metronidazole (Flagyl). I questioned this, but...the nurse said that while some people can't use the gel, the pill usually doesn't present any problems. Three hours after taking the pill, I had the same horrible symptoms. I discontinued the pill, and since my doctor was unavailable, decided to wait 'til he was in (2 days). In the meantime, I started having general vaginal swelling and pain, and I had a great deal of bloody discharge...none of which was present previously. Sitting was horrible. Urination caused unbelieveable burning. When I finally saw my doctor, he said I had bleeding blisters in my vagina!! He ran every culture in the book to verify it wasn't caused by a virus, etc...all tests were negative. It was a reaction to the metronidazole!!! If you have any such symptoms while taking any form of metronidazole, stop it immediately! I will never use any form of this drug again...under any conditions!
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Reviewer: SadMomma, 19-24 Female (Patient)

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I was informed that this med would be okay to take during my pregnancy. Half way through taking the med I gave birth to a baby boy. He was extremely early and did not make it. He had a strong chance and the hospital didnt do anything to stop it but the doctor shouldn't have given me the meds in the first place. I hated taking it. The metal taste didn't bother me considering I have my toung pierced ... Show Full Comment

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I was informed that this med would be okay to take during my pregnancy. Half way through taking the med I gave birth to a baby boy. He was extremely early and did not make it. He had a strong chance and the hospital didnt do anything to stop it but the doctor shouldn't have given me the meds in the first place. I hated taking it. The metal taste didn't bother me considering I have my toung pierced. It made me sick and I was always tired. I now have constant migranes. I haven't had these since the last time I took the drug. I hated taking it and I wanted to stop but I was forced to take it. I'm still feeling the after effects. I've only been off of it a few days but it killed my baby!!!! I hope no one ever takes this med. It's too dangerous.
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