Dizziness, headache, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation
, or metallic taste in your mouth may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. This medication may cause your urine to turn darker in color.
Is Flagyl a strong antibiotic?
It's a
potent drug
in the nitroimidazole class used to treat bacterial infections of the: stomach and intestine. skin. joints.
How long will side effects from Flagyl last?
The more common side effects that can occur with metronidazole topical cream, gel, and lotion are generally mild. They may go
away within a few days
. If they're more severe or don't go away, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
How do you deal with the side effects of Flagyl?
The most serious side effects of Flagyl are
seizures and tingling or numbness in the extremities
(arms, legs, hands, and feet). 7 If these symptoms start, stop taking Flagyl and call a doctor immediately. Other side effects include abdominal cramping, diarrhea, headache, nausea, loss of appetite, and vomiting.
Does Flagyl make you tired?
Metronidazole oral tablet
doesn't cause drowsiness
, but it can cause other side effects.
What should I avoid while taking Flagyl?
Do not drink alcohol or consume food or medicines that contain propylene glycol
while you are taking metronidazole. You may have unpleasant side effects such as headaches, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling).
Can you eat bananas with metronidazole?
Alcohol, avocados, bananas, chocolate, salami
Do not mix
these items with drugs such as metronidazole (Flagyl) and linezolid (Zyvox), used to treat bacterial infections.
How quickly does flagyl work?
This medication should take effect
within 1 to 2 hours
, and while effects may not be visibly noticed immediately, but gradual improvements are usually noticable after a few days.
What infections does flagyl treat?
- skin tissue infection due to Peptostreptococcus bacteria.
- acute intestinal infection due to Entamoeba histolytica.
- prevention of perioperative infection.
- liver abscess caused by Entamoeba histolytica.
- infection caused by the parasite Balantidium.
- infection that causes diarrhea – giardiasis.
What STD does flagyl treat?
Trichomoniasis
is treated with oral metronidazole (Flagyl).
Can flagyl cause long term side effects?
Patients should be monitored for adverse effects such as peripheral or central neuropathy (such as paraesthesia, ataxia,
dizziness
, convulsive seizures), particularly if metronidazole has been prescribed for long-term use.
Can I eat yogurt with Flagyl?
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Flagyl and yogurt. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
Always consult your healthcare provider
.
Can you stop taking Flagyl early?
Not finishing your antibiotic medication as directed can contribute to bacterial resistance and make the drug less effective. For this reason, you also
shouldn't stop taking this antibiotic early so that you can drink
.
Should you drink a lot of water while taking antibiotics?
The directions on antibiotics often advise you to
take every dose with water
and warn against consuming dairy products and fruit juices. These products can interact with antibiotics and affect how your body absorbs them.
How does metronidazole make you feel?
It can give you severe side effects such as
feeling or being sick, stomach pain, hot flushes
, a pounding heartbeat (palpitations) and a headache. After finishing your treatment, wait for 2 days before drinking alcohol again. This allows the metronidazole to leave your body.
CAN flagyl be taken on an empty stomach?
Flagyl S suspension should be taken at least one hour before a meal or food. This
medicine works better if taken on
an empty stomach.
