Metronidazole for Bacterial Vaginosis User Reviews (Page 4)

• Man...
• February 19, 2018

"I was prescribed metronidazole (two 500 mg pills twice daily, for 7 days) for BV. I got anxiety from reading the extreme reviews. Don't do that to yourself. I had stomach cramps and gas, slight nausea (rarely), and that was it. 1. Don't drink alcohol with this drug and try to avoid foods containing alcohol. Be strict with yourself. Getting sick isn't worth it. 2. Take a daily probiotic with this medication. Metronidazole kills good bacteria too. Eat probiotic yogurt or buy Flora probiotic capsules. I took two Flora capsules per day two hours after each Metro pill and ate yogurt. 3. Drink lots of water throughout the day and take the pill with food. 4. If you were not prescribed an exact time frame to take the two times a day pill, take it twelve hours apart. That gives you exactly two times in 24 hours for the medication to work. I'm on my last day, and I'm feeling great! Sorry this was a bit long, but I sincerely hope it helps some of you that might be afraid to take this drug. Good luck!!"

• Jea...
• April 25, 2021

"Took 500 mg twice a day for 2 weeks for BV, it cleared the infection, but I have had major back pain and anxiety weeks after I finished the medications. It's so horrible I can't drive some days because I get dizzy. It's been a year, and still get random back pain and random anxiety attacks. Stay away from this medication."

• Ced...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 4, 2020

"I currently had BV, so my doctor prescribes metronidazole! 2 tablets [500MG]. I’m 25, 5'4", 130 pounds! My first time trying this medicine, and I thought I was losing my mind. I started getting sleepy throughout the day, I had a migraine for 3 days straight, and became very dizzy and nauseous and didn’t know why. I thought I was pregnant! Come to find out it’s just the metronidazole. Decided to look at reviews and found this site! Thank you, ladies! I have one more day to go, but honestly, I just want to feel normal again! It does work, but the side effects I’ll pass next time."

• Anonymous
• September 20, 2011

"The doctor gave me these for an infection. I had to take 4 at one time, and that's all they gave me. Thought it was strange, turns out it was fine. Although they were really nasty and turned my urine dark, they seem to be doing the trick!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 17, 2013

"Amazing, it completely got rid of the odor and discharge. The pill is the worst tasting pill I've ever had in my life, but it works. I have two more days of taking it, but I already notice a difference."

• may...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 7, 2016

"I've never had BV before, so when I got this medication, I was relieved, thinking it'll be gone in no time. Well, I was fine the first day I took it, with slight nausea. The second day, I felt more nauseated. This is my third day, and this morning when I took it, I was soooo dizzy heading to my classes, I thought I was going to pass out. I also felt so sick from the time I got up and worsened after I took the medication. I have been shaky all day, still feel sick and dizzy. I also have this awful taste in my mouth along with a dry mouth. I am going to continue to take it because it seems to help, but it's either too strong for me, or I am just one unlucky gal that gets the side effects."

• Cry...
• October 3, 2013

"I've had bacterial vaginitis for years on and off. I really have never taken any serious medication because I prefer to do things naturally. I can say that candy triggers my odor a lot, but I've tried to cut back, and the odor still exists. I finally got tired of the odor and excessive discharge and was prescribed Metronidazole 500 mg by my Dr. The first day, no change, the second day, no smell. I was so excited I had to tell people. I was so in bondage by the bacterial vaginitis. I haven't had any of the symptoms listed! I was fearful at first because I always feel like pills are going to make my heart race, but it was fine. No headache, no drowsiness. I ate a meal with every dose and drank plenty of water. This is my third day, and I am supposed to take medicine for 7 days. It works."

• Ill...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 21, 2014

"I had very mild symptoms of BV. Really minimal amount of discharge and only an odor after sex. I googled my symptoms and diagnosed myself with BV. I didn't want to have sex again until I got it taken care of. I went to the doctor and voila... diagnosed and RX'd Metronidazole 500mg BID. I'm only on my 2nd day of the medicine. I googled taking a probiotic (lactobacillus) alongside it (3-4 hours after you take your metronidazole) because the metronidazole could upset your bacteria/yeast balance in your body and actually cause you to get a yeast infection. So I've been taking my metronidazole and then 4 hours later I'll take a probiotic pill. I am SUPER dizzy and my tummy hurts. Not digging the side effects :-("

• sym...
• August 21, 2014

"After reading some of the reviews on this medication, I was a little afraid, so I held on to the medicine for a week until I began to take it. My experience has been good so far, and this is day 5. I'm not a person who can swallow pills, so like grandmom used to do, I smash them to crumbles and take them with applesauce. My symptoms went away on day 2."

• Lan...
• May 3, 2020

"On metronidazole for BV, and my dose is 2x daily oral for 7 days. Fine the first 3 days, and then day 4, extreme headache and nausea to the point of vomiting, and day 5 still hasn’t gone away. Afraid to take another dose, but I really need the BV to go away, so I guess I will need to stick it out."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 25, 2013

"I was prescribed metronidazole to take two times a day for seven days. I must say after the second day, the discharge and odor I had been experiencing for months went away. I finished the course of my medicine today, so hopefully after my cycle finishes, my issues would have gone away. If you are experiencing side effects, just remember to take your doses with a regular meal. That works wonders. I have experienced ZERO of the side effects that were listed on the label. Hope this review helps someone."

• Jul...
• July 28, 2020

"So I started taking this metronidazole yesterday at a dose of 500 mg twice a day for 7 days for bacterial vaginitis. I have had 3 doses so far, and I feel like garbage. I'm so nauseated, and my back is hurting, and I feel exhausted. I don't think I'm going to be able to take tonight's dose. Tomorrow I'm calling the doc and see if I can get something else. The good news is my discharge has stopped, and I feel better down below now, but it's everything else. I have never felt so bad from an antibiotic in my life."

• JPe...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 28, 2016

"Took medication, wasn't made aware of the bad taste, so I immediately vomited my first dose. Had to call doctor for another fill, as they advised it important to take twice for the whole 7 days. I bought some fruit roll-ups to wrap them when it was time to take, and this allowed me to take the medication and keep it down so that it may work as intended. This is a trick I suggest if you find yourself having trouble getting it down, as the medication alone will begin to dissolve as soon as it hits your mouth."

• Anonymous
• November 14, 2010

"I'm on the third day of a seven-day treatment of this medicine, and after the third pill, my infection cleared up. I wish I could stop taking them now because the pills have such a nasty taste and leave me feeling very sick and weak. I thought it was just me, but I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one."

• Dan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 21, 2019

"I'm on the last day of a 7-day prescription of metronidazole at a dose of 2x 500 mg per day. It’s my 3rd day. I have been unable to move from bed due to chronic migraine. I’m unable to work or function normally. Very light and sound sensitive. I vomited and have been nauseous. Basically, I want to cry, but my head hurts too much to even shed a tear. On the bright side, the BV seems to be gone - but at what cost?"

• Nmt...
• January 7, 2016

"Wanted to share my experience; as someone who is VERY wary of medications and specifically antibiotics, I researched the hell out of this drug and made myself very paranoid about it. However, I am on day 2, and I just want to say, I have had NO issues. And I am someone who has myriad health issues and sensitivities, and a very weak stomach. I fastidiously planned out a strict regimen, and it's working like a charm. I take it at the same times every day, WITH a full meal before, and a bit more food after, plus LOTS of water. I wrap the pill in a piece of torn bread to mask the flavor. The one time my stomach started to feel a bit upset, I drank 8 oz of Kefir and felt relief within 10 minutes. The infection already seems to be better!"

• Tan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 5, 2021

"Took metronidazole for BV, and like many of you, I was horrified when I came across these reviews before taking them. I was super hesitant, but I ended up taking them anyway. To my surprise, I did not experience any side effects, literally zero!!!! I am SUPER super relieved and happy. I am also only 4/7 days in and no more smell/discharge! Tip: For people who cannot stand the metallic taste of the pill, put the pill as far back in your mouth as possible—and I mean really far back—and gulp down water as soon as you do. Never had an issue with the taste by doing so!"

• Che...
• June 22, 2021

"I have taken metronidazole in the past, but this time was given it at a 2g dose (5 * 400mg tablets). This was seven days ago, and I am still recovering from what I believe to be the side effects. I felt extremely dizzy, nauseous, lightheaded, and heavy-headed. I have been emotional for no reason, with tears every day, not being able to sleep, my mind racing at 100 mph, and just feeling restless and irritable in general. I literally felt out of my mind! I thought I was suffering from permanent mental illness, my GP told me these weren’t side effects from metronidazole, but reading other reviews, I know my GP is very, very wrong! I also experienced weakness and tingling in my arms and hands. I really hope I feel better this coming week, as I’ve had a week of not feeling normal. Nothing helps, I’ve tried extra sleep (when I was finally able to), water, exercise, prayer, everything! I experienced moments of depression and anxiety."

• Anonymous
• September 27, 2012

"After reading all the negative reviews, I was freaked out about taking the medicine. Glad I took it, though. Started feeling better by the end of the first day. Infection cleared up by the third pill. No side effects whatsoever. The taste of the pill isn't as bad as stated. Like most pills, it does have an unpleasant taste, but it's tolerable."

• Wit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 1, 2021

"Stopped taking metronidazole after day 3 when I began to feel god-awful. Chills, massive headache, anxiety... just felt extremely unwell. Kind of felt like a massive hangover. The most disturbing symptom was an intense spinning or whirling sensation I felt on two occasions. Would like to understand why I was feeling these symptoms, but my Dr.'s office was of zero help. A result of bacteria die-off or of the drug itself? Don’t know... but I think I’ll seek out more natural methods for dealing with my BV."

• Jil...
• December 23, 2013

"I have gotten bacterial vaginitis a few times over the past few years. Unlike most, I don't usually experience any odor or discharge. Instead, I just suffer from vaginal pain that is so bad it keeps me awake at night. I have taken this antibiotic in the past, and it works great - I feel better after just a few doses. This time around, I got very nauseous after my first dose and ended up throwing up. I think because I didn't take it with a real meal (just a small snack), it upset my stomach. Another possibility is I took a probiotic this morning, which says not to take it within 2 hours of taking an antibiotic..."

• Cap...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 21, 2021

"I'm 35, female, in average health, and I didn't really have any bad side effects to this. It took care of the BV within a couple of days!! I feel so much better, it is WORTH IT!! Mine was so bad I was in PAIN! NO more pain or smell. Amazing! The only side effects I notice at all were: headache on day two. Really bad, but I am also a waitress and did a double shift that day, so it could have been that. Slight general weakness and slight mental fog, slight loss of appetite, dark urine, very dark! And that's with me drinking adequate water, I thought, so my advice is, drink plenty of water. Eat a full meal before you take it. Cover it in peanut butter or take it FAST with orange juice because they are some nasty pills!!!"

• tan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 6, 2020

"Finished my last metronidazole dose 2 nights ago. Absolutely no symptoms. I think it really just depends on the person because I've had less than great experiences on other antibiotics. I developed peripheral neuropathy because of doxycycline (I had taken a similar antibiotic the week prior, I think I was on it for too long). I'm glad I didn't read any reviews of this medication because I would be scared out of my mind after reading some people's side effects symptoms. Don't read reviews, just talk to your doctor."

• Ann...
• July 8, 2014

"I randomly developed a foul discharge, went to the doctor right away, and she prescribed me this medicine to take two times a day for seven days. It does work, but the side effects for me have been TERRIBLE. Day 1 I couldn't sleep, and every day after that, I've been sick to my stomach as well as drowsy. On the bright side, it works."

• Red...
• February 24, 2016

"The medication does work, but it's just so horrible to take. I feel like I've been hit by a bus. Really bad headache, tight chest, and sickness. Not sure if anyone else has had this, but felt particularly down and out of whack with reality. I'm honestly scared to take the next tablet, but have to do so to get rid of BV! Hope everyone else is doing okay with it!"