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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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I had few side effects and it cleared up my annoying infection quickly. My suggestion for the taste: fill your mouth with a flavored drink, pop the pill toward the back of your throat and swallow quickly. Then take a few drinks. The taste is awful but goes away quickly. I always took with food and had no stomach issues. I did have a minor, but annoying, headache. But that was better than the sympt ... Show Full Comment

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I had few side effects and it cleared up my annoying infection quickly. My suggestion for the taste: fill your mouth with a flavored drink, pop the pill toward the back of your throat and swallow quickly. Then take a few drinks. The taste is awful but goes away quickly. I always took with food and had no stomach issues. I did have a minor, but annoying, headache. But that was better than the symptoms of the infection. In all, happy with the medication.
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Reviewer: 19-24 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Works almost immediately. I get frequent reoccurring infections and use this every time. Not sure if it's because the medicine isn't strong enough or I'm just super sensitive and prone to this type of infection. I'm taking 2x a day for 14 days followed by 6 months of the gel 2x weekly.

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Works almost immediately. I get frequent reoccurring infections and use this every time. Not sure if it's because the medicine isn't strong enough or I'm just super sensitive and prone to this type of infection. I'm taking 2x a day for 14 days followed by 6 months of the gel 2x weekly.
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Reviewer: TakeADeepBreath, 25-34 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I figured I had to write a review since mostly everything I read about this drug was negative and how drastic the side effects were for most people. I'm actually pissed at myself for "WebMD-ing" this drug because all of those reviews scared the sh*t out of me. I tend to be a hypochondriac about new medications and when I was prescribed this for Bacterial Vaginosis, of course I had to ... Show Full Comment

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I figured I had to write a review since mostly everything I read about this drug was negative and how drastic the side effects were for most people. I'm actually pissed at myself for "WebMD-ing" this drug because all of those reviews scared the sh*t out of me. I tend to be a hypochondriac about new medications and when I was prescribed this for Bacterial Vaginosis, of course I had to look up reviews on it. Now i understand everyone is different and bodies react differently, but some people saying they crashed their car while on it, had suicidal thoughts, tastes so bad they couldn't possibly stand taking it... After all of that, I stood in my kitchen for 2 hours with the first pill in my hand (500mg 2x a day for 5 days) and literally couldn't get myself to take it. After my sister finally convinced me to just take it, I literally had ZERO side effects at all. I am not taking my last dose on day 5 and wanted to write a review to tell you not to be scares to take this drug. The warnings and cautions literally state "Do Not Drink Alcohol" with this drug and also to not have any foods with Propylene Glycol. Your toothpaste has propylene glycol by the way, your mouth rinse has alcohol in it, some protein bars and ice creams have propylene glycol. Read your food labels while on it and refrain from drinking any alcohol and you will be just fine. Take a deep breath and relax. This vote rid of my BV 100% by Day 3 of being on it. Smell and discharge went away and I'm a happy girl. Here's a positive review for WebMD for once. ;)
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Reviewer: Kate, 55-64 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Finishing up my second round and hoping it does the trick. Also doing boric acid treatment. Nausea isnâ??t as bad if I donâ??t take with dairy. Headaches can be unrelenting. Diarrhea. Heightened anxiety and depression by Day 5. Can and will cause vaginal yeast infection and this time I also have oral thrush. Brutal med, but nothing else clearing up BV.

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Finishing up my second round and hoping it does the trick. Also doing boric acid treatment. Nausea isnâ??t as bad if I donâ??t take with dairy. Headaches can be unrelenting. Diarrhea. Heightened anxiety and depression by Day 5. Can and will cause vaginal yeast infection and this time I also have oral thrush. Brutal med, but nothing else clearing up BV.
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