Metronidazole for Dental Abscess User Reviews (Page 3)

• perit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 18, 2017

Flagyl (metronidazole) "I was prescribed Flagyl three a day for 10 days due to a tonsil abscess. I’m on the 7th day and I will not be continuing. This medication feels like torture. I throw up or dry heave every time I take a pill. Nothing tastes normal, which makes me not want to eat nor drink. I am beyond weak and have lost so much weight in so little time. My doctors told me this was normal, when in fact it feels rather unhealthy. I would honestly rather have my initial infection then to experience the side effects of this medication ever again. It’s that bad."

• Riche...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 27, 2019

"It works well for a severe dental infection. The big thing is the warning 'no alcohol'. It means NO alcohol. I was fine until I inadvertently ate a prawn cocktail with alcohol in the sauce without thinking. Dreadful. As I am a cardiac patient anyway, the chest tightness and palpitations are dangerous. There really MUST be more comprehensive warnings on this drug. Particularly for heart patients. The benefits are good, but the downsides are potentially fatal."

• ofuvn...
• January 20, 2016

"I'm currently taking both of these antibiotics for an abscess, my toothache went within a day and my swelling has calmed down slightly but it's become a lot easier to talk and smile again due to the pain disappearing (I physically couldn't smile to a certain degree, hurt too much too) Side effects - I have experienced drowsiness, dizziness and I have been feeling light headed but it also really hurts when I move my head, e.g. bending down, moving my head side to side etc. feels like all the blood is rushing to the side I move to? Painful anyway"

• Teamt...
• April 17, 2017

"I have had an abcess in the same tooth 3 times now over the past 7/8 years the problem is its a front one so my dentist is reluctant to remove it. As I have had it a few times now I can tell the strange sensation a mile of as it is coming on before the real pain starts which might I add is probably the worst pain I have ever endured. So I went straight to the dentist. Because I caught it early this time he didn't want to perform a root canal and prescribed me with metronidazole 400mg 3 a day for 5 days I have had amoxicillin previously and it didn't work properly and had to have 2 root canals in short succession (not pleasant). I'm now on day 4 the swelling has decreased considerably very impressed with this medication"

• Geeby
• February 29, 2016

"Great experience, 3x a day 200mg - no side issues, took the swelling and pain away and also cleared up an infection of BV ( which it wasn't even provided for- but I know it often is used for this too) - I only took it for 4 days"

• Diara...
• July 20, 2015

"I've been taking these meds 3 times per day for the past 3 days for a dental abscess I contracted during a root canal. Overall, the drugs have been amazing in easing the pain and discomfort that came with the infection. The side effects, however, are horrendous. I have experienced serious bouts of nausea, moodiness, and bloating. I have a couple more tablets to go, but I'm ever so tempted to stop taking them, however, I desperately need the infection to finish so I can finally be done with the root canal, so I guess I'll just keep going."

• scouse...
• January 3, 2016

"Been taking this medication for the second time first for an absess then tooth was taking out now for dry socket & I can't wait to finish them , I feel awful - so tired all the time , ( slept all over new year ) feeling drowsy headaches blurred vision , finish them tomorrow thank goodness. I've been taking 200mg 4 times a day for 5 days just hope it's the end of my nightmare"

• laurenj
• July 10, 2019

"Was prescribed 200mg of Metronidazole 3 times a day along with 500mg of Amoxicillin for a dental abscess. I've taken Amoxicillin several times before and I know I have no adverse reaction, so all of the side effects must be due to the Metronidazole. Had a severe wisdom tooth infection which completely locked the right hand side of my jaw, and was prescribed Metronidazole by the emergency dentist. Seems to be working as I'm now on day 4 and my jaw has mostly unlocked and the pain and swelling has reduced greatly, but the side effects are horrible. I'm so tired constantly and feel as if I have no motivation to do anything, which is awful at work. It's also given me anxiety and a really tight chest and heart palpitations, which aren't helping the anxiety. I have headaches and brain fog and my stomach definitely doesn't feel right. If possible, I would recommend requesting another form of antibiotics. They've been just about bearable for me, but I wouldn't take them again unless there was no other option."

• Anonymous
• November 2, 2015

"2 times a day, 500 milligrams for 10 days. Worked great, taste was kind of horrible. I recommend to drink with juice. Slight headaches, nothing abnormal, though. Slight insomnia first day, but after that, I noticed my infected abscess on my jawline was fading away. In 3 days, all pain was gone, still finished my course because you never can be too safe."

• Olive
• July 28, 2016

"I had an abscess on my right Molar and was prescribed this and Metazol, I also had nausea and vomiting and felt sickly but compared to the pain from the abscess I rather take it anytime, it took one day on these meds for the swelling to go down, My whole right side was severely swollen and one day after these meds the swelling came down considerably and I could face people again, I am thankful that the abscess burst after two days on the meds and now I have under gone the extract and surgery and still on these meds in fear of any further infection its been weeks now and I have one week to go on them and wouldn't stop even if I was hanging over a toilet bowl throwing up constantly."

• eavlr...
• July 18, 2016

"I am just in the beginning stages of a left front tooth abscess, went in to see my dentist, after examination he lanced the golf ball size swelling and drained most of the infection out i am on my second day of metronidazole 400 mg 3 x a day , i am in very little pain with some discomfort but the antibiotic seems to be working , i am making sure to take it with plenty of water and during meals and no alcohol"

• Dry...
• August 8, 2019

"Started this medication this morning after wisdom extraction last Sat which resulted in a severe dry socket. Day 1 of 5 (400mg 3 times a day) no adverse reaction yet. I was told by day 3 I'll see a huge difference so fingers crossed as dry socket is horrendous!!!!!"

• Suellen
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 17, 2018

"I have an impacted wisdom tooth that the dentist said couldn’t be removed so close to going overseas and gave me the script emphasising NO ALCOHOL AT ALL. Day 1: no side effects and pain went from a 10/10 to a 7. Taking ibuprofen and paracetamol every 6 hours + heat packs. I made sure I ate something with each dose. I haven’t noticed the horrible taste of the tablets everyone is talking about. Day 2: still no side effects apart from the metallic taste in my mouth but it’s not that bad. Pain is bearable on about 6/10. Last night I couldn’t sleep and had ache in my temple area but it wasn’t unbearable. Day 3: woke up with no significant pain and still no other side effects. The wisdom tooth area is tender and I feel a little bit off but I would say that’s because of all the painkillers I’ve been taking. So, bottom line is the side effects don’t hit everybody so worth a go if you’re in a lot of pain. To be continued........"

• Lovely
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 12, 2019

"I took this metronidazole pill 1 time for a dental abscess and I was literally having an out-of-body experience. I was shaking, cold, crying and had a really bad nightmare. I immediately stopped taking it and I suggest that they take this antibiotic off the market PLEASE. Oh and another thing I did not drink and I made sure I took it with food"

• Ali...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 3, 2019

"I started taking these Friday evening (it’s now Sunday morning). I have an infected wisdom tooth on the bottom right, it has only just pierced the gum. The pain was unbearable resulting in half of my face swelling up within one day. On day one, I woke up to less pain; but still the swelling hadn’t really changed much, but I felt positive it hadn’t gotten bigger. I did have a slight headache, which through the course of the day got more intense, even laying in a dark room didn’t change it. I’ve now woken up today on day 2, the headache is still there very mildly, and the pain in my gum has halved, the swelling has too! So I’m feeling rather positive! (I can finally completely shut my mouth and put my teeth together) Along with the side affect of a headache, I have also had a lot of hot sweats when I sleep but I will manage these until I finish the course! Unless anything gets drastically worse!"

• Steph...
• December 24, 2015

"WOW! I cant stop being sick on these but they are clearing the infection and easing the pain. Typical over christmas :( I have to keep taking them! I suppose being sick is better than the awful pain my wisdom teeth cause me. Can't wait for them to be removed!"

• Soropa
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 22, 2016

"I was prescribed this medicine at 500 milligrams twice daily. At first my infection seem to get better the pain decreased. I noticed some shortness of breath within the first couple of days by the third and fourth day taking this medication I had muscle aches over my entire body, joint pain, would wake up in the middle of the night with a severe dry mouth, headaches and a bad rash that was extremely itchy and benadryl would not relieve. Now on my fifth day I have decided to discontinue this product because the muscle pain and itching or for worse than the infection is treating. I believe this is possibly a good medication however I believe maybe I should have been given smaller dose."

• NotQu...
• August 18, 2018

"Developed a pretty nasty abcess around my tooth. I left it until the pain was so unbearable I had to keep my mouth open at all times to avoid anything touching my front tooth. Three days of no sleep and no food before my dentist prescribed a 250mg course of metronidazole for 5 days as there was no signs of decay in my tooth and he didn’t want to have to fill it if it could be avoided. Pleased to say metronidazole cleared the infection within 3 days. After one day I could sleep and eat soft foods and after two I could go back to eating foods I needed to bite again. Now, after four days on the treatment, Only some slight swelling remains but it gets less and less noticeable every day. Having a follow up to check progress soon. As for side effects, I experienced some headaches and drowsiness which was to be expected and I was warned might happen . Also one night of rather intense night sweats. I wouldn’t hesitate to go back on this drug if necessary in the future."

• MamaB...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 29, 2020

"After suffering years with bad teeth, I finally broke down and went to dentist. I’ve had some pain on and off, but nothing that levelled me. XRays showed a bad abscess in my eye tooth and newly formed pocket of pus at the top of the gum line. I didn’t even know it was there and my only pain was hot and cold sensitivity and my face looked puffy. I just thought I was getting old. Dr. wouldn’t touch me he just kept mumbling about bad infections and IV therapy and I was at a loss because, well, I just didn’t feel that much pain. I’m on day one of this med and I feel awful, but if it gets rid of the infection I didn’t know I had it’s worth it. 2000 MGs daily for 10 days.... I hope it helps me!!!"

• Mog
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 24, 2020

"I have been taking 400mg metronidazole three times a day alongside 250mg amoxicillin three times a day for a tooth infection. Day four and pain is reduced but not gone but I feel so incredibly poorly. I look grey, feel sick all day long, awful headache, chesty cough (not sure if that’s just coincided with a cold), have no energy and can’t eat. Dry mouth with horrific metallic taste too."

• Dipso
• November 7, 2016

"Had a wisdom tooth removed and was prescribed these(400mg×3 times daily)I was warned no alchohol so I had a good run at the wine after the extraction and started these the next morning.I felt a bit nauseous after the 1st and worse after the second but it might be because of the 3 bottles of wine.Hopefully they will do the trick.I think if I ever get them prescribed again I'll go without the alchohol beforehand"

• Alan...
• August 10, 2016

"Gum abscess ,new dentist proscribed metronidazole. First day I took three as was advised. Sweating, feeling tired, depressed and irritable , thought this was just part of the process after a bad tooth and gum issue. Day two after another sleepless night and the symptoms got worse. Severe swelling to the face up around the eyes and also very little pain relief. Thought it was part of the process but by god it was miserable.Not hungry, unsettled bowels etc.This pain did not let you sit down, I had to walk around the house for three hours after taking this medication. Again, I thought it was part of the process.Another sleepless night. ( I was taking paracetamol and anti inflammatories too) Day three ,stopped,still in pain."

• Gwenjoy
• December 20, 2015

"On metronidazole for the 3rd time in the last few months( I completed all the previous course prescribed) and had a tooth extraction of my back tooth following a failed root canal. I have been prescribed again with a metronidazole as I know amoxicillin would not touch the ongoing abscess ... I am on my 3rd day of metronidazole 400 mg thrice a day and no signs of abscess settling down and don't think I can do with the side effects anymore. I have headache, feeling spaced out, moodiness and trouble sleeping for the last 2 days.It's 2:40 am and I am wide awake and not had a good night sleep the night before.. I just can't bear the idea of being in too much pain over the Christmas holidays and hoping the abscess will drain now tooth is out."

• Jo123...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 14, 2016

"I was absolutely terrified of taking this medication after reading other reviews of severe side effects as I was going on holiday with an 18 hour flight! I was prescribed these for a week due to an infection after wisdom teeth removal and it started to bring the infection under control after around 3 days and I fortunately did not have any noticeable side effects bar feeling a bit more tired than normal. I had one night of severe sickness but I attributed that to jet lag/heat rather than the medication as it was on day 7 of the treatment."

• James
• December 30, 2020

"I swear to you, I took metronidazole with a few slices of toast and jam. Within 30-40 minutes I PASSED OUT. Woke up few seconds later, draped in sweat and didn’t have a clue what day it was or where I was. Rushed to my parents room to tell them to call emergency services but ended up throwing up a few times (not by choice) and I instantly felt better. This medicine (if you can even call it that) is DANGEROUS."