Reviewer: MichelleH01, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Took this for BV (500 mg, 2x a day for 7 days). Had to stop on day 3 because it caused numbness and tingling in my hands and feet. It also made be feel "drugged" for lack of a better word and gave me severe headaches and constipation. I never have reactions to drugs so i was surprised. I am asking for the cream instead!

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Took this for BV (500 mg, 2x a day for 7 days). Had to stop on day 3 because it caused numbness and tingling in my hands and feet. It also made be feel "drugged" for lack of a better word and gave me severe headaches and constipation. I never have reactions to drugs so i was surprised. I am asking for the cream instead!
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Reviewer: Dizzy , 35-44 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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So I was prescribed this medication for the same reasons as everyone else BV. I was 6 weeks post OP from a hysterectomy and I didn't have the fishy smell or itchy sensation. Just thick discharge. I've taken the medication with Food and on day 4 I'm still getting the following symptoms: sleepiness, dizziness, blurred vision and confusion. I have never had an antibiotic give me these sid ... Show Full Comment

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So I was prescribed this medication for the same reasons as everyone else BV. I was 6 weeks post OP from a hysterectomy and I didn't have the fishy smell or itchy sensation. Just thick discharge. I've taken the medication with Food and on day 4 I'm still getting the following symptoms: sleepiness, dizziness, blurred vision and confusion. I have never had an antibiotic give me these side effects. Everyone is different but an hour after taking it, my vision is so distorted that my husband had to carry me to the bed. My Dr said DON'T DRINK ANY ALCOHOL, PHARMACISTS SAID DON'T EVEN USE MOUTHWASH IN THE MORNING. I don't understand how some of you are drinking while taking this strong antibiotic. I'm 38, 128LBs and healthy.
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Reviewer: shari, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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no side effects cleared up in three days but continued use for 7 days

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no side effects cleared up in three days but continued use for 7 days
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Reviewer: Samansti, 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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It worked for the BV, I am completely cleared of it, but it also gave me oral thrush. The first few days on the medication was fine. I took it twice a day orally for a week. The cramping was awful and made me poop at least five times a day. I had insomnia while taking it and spotting. I have been off of it for two weeks and still have the oral thrush. The taste of the pill is god awful. Got it on ... Show Full Comment

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It worked for the BV, I am completely cleared of it, but it also gave me oral thrush. The first few days on the medication was fine. I took it twice a day orally for a week. The cramping was awful and made me poop at least five times a day. I had insomnia while taking it and spotting. I have been off of it for two weeks and still have the oral thrush. The taste of the pill is god awful. Got it on my tongue once and nearly puked. I mean, it worked. BV is gone, but I wish I had known about the thrush, because now I am having to treat it and cannot afford another doctor's visit.
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Reviewer: InfluennzaPyloric, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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The bad reviews freaked me out, just like lots of other people. Those side effects! I was especially worried about getting worsened depression (& loose stools). Thankfully, I did several things so I had no loose stools & I felt only a slight dip in mood towards the end. This is what I did and why: - Set an alarm on your phone so you don't forget to take a dose. - Take each dose a ... Show Full Comment

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The bad reviews freaked me out, just like lots of other people. Those side effects! I was especially worried about getting worsened depression (& loose stools). Thankfully, I did several things so I had no loose stools & I felt only a slight dip in mood towards the end. This is what I did and why: - Set an alarm on your phone so you don't forget to take a dose. - Take each dose at equal times apart. You want the level of antibiotics in your body to be consistent. If the time between doses is too short, you'll feel more side effects. If the time is too long, the bacteria has a small chance to grow back, & with antibiotic resistance. Take each dose 24 ÷ (# of doses per day) = __ hours apart. For example, if your dosage is twice a day, take each dose 24 ÷ (2) = 12 hours apart. - Set an alarm to take supplemental probiotics in between your antibiotics. Antibiotics kill both good & bad bacteria. Without enough good gut bacteria, you'll get loose stools & depression (Google "vagus nerve mood"). Probiotics restore healthy gut bacteria. I'm no spokesperson, but Dr.-Formulated Mood+ is the best probiotics specifically for gut/mood health (Google reviews & research). So with my metronidazole, I was prescribed 1 tablet twice a day for 14 days. This is how I scheduled my daily doses: 10:30am - metronidazole 4:30pm - probiotics 10:30pm - metronidazole 4:30am - probiotics (It was inconvenient, but worth it. I'd just wake up, eat a bit, take my pill, then back to sleep.) - Most importantly, take all your antibiotics. If you take probiotics in between your antibiotics and spread each dose an equal time apart, you will lower the bad symptoms. If you take all your prescribed doses to the very end, you'll have done your part to save humanity from death from antibiotic-resistant bacteria! - Be at least a little full before you take both antibiotics & probiotics. You'll feel less upset stomach from antibiotics, & you'll get more benefits from the probiotics. Good luck & godspeed!
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