Sex: F
Age: 42.0
Side effects: Horrible metalic taste, depression (feels like), stuffy nose, cant eat
Time taken and dosage: 7 days500 MG 2X D
Review: I feel poisioned. Its good to find feedback from others so I know Im not nuts. Im only on day 2 of 7 and not sure I can make it through the full 7

Sex: F
Age: 63.0
Side effects: Diarrhea, dark urine, loss of apetite, dizziness, fatigue
Time taken and dosage: 8 days500 mg 3X D
Review: Dr first put me on Cipro and Flagyl. Diarrhea was so bad that doctor took me off Cipro but said to continue Flagyl and take Immodium for diarrhea. The other side effects are annoying but I can tolerate them if it means the meds are working. I only have two more days to go but this is probably the worse medicine I have had to take. I do get the metallic taste when I swallow the pill but luckily mine does not last. My pain from the diverticulitis had started to subside before I was put on this medication. I had already started to alter my eating habits. I will finish the regimen and hopefully will not have to take this ever again. It was helpful to find this blog and know that I was not alone.

Sex: F
Age: 75.0
Side effects: I experienced nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, and diminished ability to think clearly along with some dizziness.
Time taken and dosage: 10 days500 mg 2X D
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Sex: F
Age: 20.0
Side effects: EXTREME nausea for over a week straight, gagging, stomach noises, loss of appetite, EXTREME fatigue, INSANE anxiety and panic attacks, dizziness, moody
Time taken and dosage: 7 days500 2X D
Review: I feel so sick on this antibiotic. It is the definition of hell. I am taking it for BV, which is better, but if I ever have something like this again, I will NEVER take it again. I have been extremely nauseous where I cant even eat or do anything. The smell of anything makes me gag. Anxiety increases beyond belief to the point of panic attacks. Its horrible. Ask a doctor for something else if they recommend this drug.

Sex: F
Age: 36.0
Side effects: The drug flagyl made me as sick if not sicker than the c diff colitis. I was unable to eat or drink for about the first 5 days. Once I was able to drink fluids Pediolite was the only thing that helped me through. I truly felt like I was going to die. I have never been this sick in my life. Constant nausea and diarrhea. I ended up at the hospital 3 different times over 4 days for fluids and medication through an IV. This drug also caused me to have an elevated heart rate the entire time I took the drug. It was very difficult to sleep because my resting heart rate stayed so high. If you can tolerate the drug it will eventually make you feel better but you will feel sick the entire time you take it. I also experienced lots of acid reflux when I was able to resume eating and it took about 5 days for that to calm down. I am 3 weeks post Flagyl and still have lots a gastro issues and food senstivity. I also lost 22+lbs in a 3 week period. Recovery and digestion is a VERY slow process.
Time taken and dosage: 10 days500mg 3X D
Review: It worked but I was NOT happy with all the side effects. My gastro told me that there are other medications to treat c diff colitis but they are so expensive that most insurance companies will not cover them so they REALLY encourage you to weather through with the flagyl. Eat lots of yogurt and start probiotics right away. My gastro told me to continue with the probiotics for at least 2 months to hopefully prevent a recurrance of the c diff colitis.

Sex: M
Age: 19.0
Side effects: Metallic taste in Mouth, Severe insomnia, very very anctious, itchy eyes.
Time taken and dosage: 200 3X D
Review: Ask for an alternative treatment method, Finished my prescription and will never take it again. Freedom at last.

Sex: M
Age: 33.0
Side effects: Flagyl caused gastritis to get worse. Stomach pain was horrible along with metal taste. Loss of appetite was huge. Lost 12lbs since on this. Doctors say to keep at it however symptoms are worse than ever. STAY AWAY from this drug!!!!!!!! FDA should ban this.
Time taken and dosage: 7 days500 3X D
Review: Sent to ER due to this. They agreed that Flagyl doesnt set well with most patients. Switched to Cipro.

Sex: M
Age: 64.0
Side effects: This was taken in combination with another antibiotic and made me nauseous.
Time taken and dosage: 3 days500mg 4X D
Review: I will never take it again.

Sex: F
Age: 22.0
Side effects: EXTREME nausea and vomiting, have not been able to keep any food down. Catch 22 situation because I need to eat before I can take the pill and I cant keep any food down! Have been feeling lethargic and tired. Feels like I was better before I took this drug.
Time taken and dosage: 3 days400mg 3X D
Review: THE WORST drug ever! I will never take this again!!! Does anyone know how long after finishing this course the side effects last? I cant handle this nausea, prob worst ive ever experienced! I HATE this drug!!! Wish I was warned of the side effects before I took this! Never imagined it could be this bad!!!

Sex: F
Age: 35.0
Side effects: major naseau, feeling out of it, cannot stand up out of bed, feeling like I will fall over, loss of appetite, head aches. This is my second div. attack in 3 months and I had to take this for 14 days last time and it was HORRIBLE. Nasty taste in mouth, cannot drink alcohol, makes me feel like garbage. I hate it.
Time taken and dosage: 4 days500 mg 2X D
Review: Went to doc today and she said I could stop taking it and just continue on with Cipro, which I was also prescribed. Hooray! If Cipro is enough to cure the infection why the heck was I prescribed Flgyl to begin with? Also was prescribed Zofran to help with the nausea. We shall see.

Sex: F
Age: 45.0
Side effects: Nausea/vomiting, dizziness and mental fog, agitation/anxiety, metallic taste, loss of appetite, constipation, body aches, fatigue.
Time taken and dosage: 10 days250 MG 4X D
Review: I know it is helping as the bloat and diarrhea has ceased.but now I am constipated with all of the toxins blocked up so the irony is now I must take laxatives. I am on day 7 and the side effects have built up and I am very uncomfortable. But.this is my 3rd incidence of C Diff and I want to be rid of it so badly that I am trying to remind myself how horrible and dangerous C Diff is so I can get through it. My brain feels fried and I am extremely agitated. Trying to work in a stressful work environment while taking this is NOT recommended. I just cant concentrate and I am about to lose it! Be glad when it is over. Whenever it is time to take another I curse. :)

Sex: F
Age: 54.0
Side effects: mild nausea and diarrhea
Time taken and dosage: 7 days500 4X D
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Sex: F
Age: 35.0
Side effects: dry and itchy eyes, heartburn, burning throat, nausea.
Time taken and dosage: 14 days500 3X D
Review: I took the metronidazole for 10 days firts 250 mg,, the medication did help but after a couple day the infection came back and I am taking the second round 500mg for 2 weeks, I was a little scared about my side effects but after all other comments , i can say this medication works for me, I have nausea but is going away after 1 week. I just hope after this round the infection is gone forever,

Sex: F
Age: 29.0
Side effects:
Time taken and dosage: 15 days30 2X D
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Sex: M
Age: 32.0
Side effects: I have a history of anxiety issues - which were brought under control over the last 4 years through holistic medicine to the extent that I had forgotten about them. This medication changed that. Shortly after taking Flagyl I started experiencing panic attacks, what started out as tingling but ultimately led to pain and burning across my body (particularly the extremities), taste sensitivity and burning on my tongue, euphoria upon taking a dose and feeling a crash before the next, etc. I have been off the medication for about 2.5 weeks now and am still experience these symptoms, though they are definitely gradually decreasing (which is awesome and relieving). I expect them to fully resolve, though it appears it will take some time.
Time taken and dosage: 5 days500 2X D
Review: If you are going to try Flagyl, I would recommend the following tact: take it for one day and see how you feel. If you suspect anything, immediately stop. I knew within 24 hours that this medication was going to cause problems but I didnt heed my hearts advice and continued to take it 4 more punishing days. I spoke with my Dr and he said the tingling can be present and advised i cut the dose in half, but I still had problems. I could not complete the 10 day course. I have found that, given my disposition to anxiety, I have a hard time taking any medication that can impact the central nervous system. I can take zithromax, cefzil, amoxicillin, etc. with impunity - little to zero side effects. But flagyl, doxycycline, cipro/levaquin, are extremely bad for me. This is to a degree true with my family as well, so perhaps there is a genetic component to this. If you have problems with medications that affect the central nervous system, or the medications i mentioned above, you may want to be very cautious and careful around Flagyl. Bail out after the first 24 hours if you notice any funny business. Dont let your doctor tell you to keep taking it, *protect yourself* and ask your doctor an alternative! Your health and well being are worth it!(I dont want to scare anyone off from trying this medication if it will benefit them, just please be cautious and responsible if you notice problems).

Sex: F
Age: 37.0
Side effects: Muscle cramps (especially legs), fatigue, foggy head, light dizzyness, irritability, furry tongue, metallic taste, clenching stomach pain 1/2 hr after taking that subsided within an hour (even when taken with food), appetite loss, constant mild nausea and stomach ache, soft stools after day 5.
Time taken and dosage: 10 days500 MG 3X D
Review: After 2 days taking these meds I noticed a huge positive change in my abdominal bloating and stool consistency caused by the blastocystis, but then Flagyl reared its ugly head. On day 3 I was floored with flu like symptoms much like Ive read from other posters. I had to stop any form of exercise as my muscles cramped easily. This is a rough round of meds and Im still slowly recovering from these side affects after being off of it for more than a week. My appetite is slowly coming back, my stomach has intermittent clenching pain, but my energy has rebounded fully and Im able to exercise and not feel a need to go to bed two hours earlier than normal like when I was taking Flagyl. I recommend taking this medication during periods of light work and/or responsibilitiesd because it is very disagreeable. By the looks of other posters, it seems that these are common responses.

Sex: M
Age: 58.0
Side effects: Dizziness, feeling that my head is going to explode (painless but disturbing), mild insomnia, sleep apnea as Im drifting off to sleep & I must change position, mild nausea within 2 hrs of taking pill, more so if not taken with enough water. Taking probiotic 1-2 x per day and swallowing the pill with yogurt (makes it go down easily with minimal taste) and then a big glass of water. C diff diarrhea ended abruptly after first day on Metro (frequency of bowel movements dropped from 10-15 per day to 2-4, always in the morning). Stools odorless, loose, clean (little or nothing on toilet paper afterwards) - but not like post-Clindamycin period. Cant wait to get off Metro and ALL antibiotics.
Time taken and dosage: 11 days500mg 3X D
Review: Background: Before Flagyl I was on Clindamycin 1 week for removal of infected upper molar. After stopping Clindamycin I developed diarrhea (loose, pellet-like stools, like rabbit droppings, odorless, clean but 10-15x/day, with great diarrhea-like urgency) which went on for TWO weeks (no other symptoms like fever, cramping, bleeding, etc.). Waited 2 full weeks to make absolutely sure it was not going to go away on its own, then called my doctor. He did stool test, c diff showed up, & he put me on Metro for 10-14 days. This is the 11th day.

Sex: F
Age: 22.0
Side effects: nausea, loss of appetite, lethargy, fatigue, metallic taste, dark urine, just an overall sick feeling
Time taken and dosage: 5 days500 mg 3X D
Review: i got giardia after petsitting a dog that had it (ugh!) i went to the ER because i had a feeling that i had caught it after experiencing bloating, excess burping and gas, and nausea after eating earlier in the week, then by thursday a mild fever and friday, diahrrea. he prescribed the flagyl with zofran to take for the nausea. i was prescribed to take the flagyl 3 times a day but after my follow up appointment my primary doctor told me that i lower the dose to two times a day if my body wasnt handling it well, which is what i did.

Sex: F
Age: 54.0
Side effects: The first time I took it I wound up in the hospital with diarrhea so bad they thought I had Intestinal Flora. I was in for 4 days on Flagyl and Cipro and took it for 4 days after that. This was the last of March. I started having a flare up end of May and took the meds for two days and could not hold them down. I have stopped completely and I thinking of continuing the cipro because of what I have read.
Time taken and dosage: 10 days500MG 4X D
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Sex: F
Age: 47.0
Side effects: Side effects are extreme. Dont be fooled the first 2 days and I am no wuss. blurred vision, exteme fatigue, foggy brain, aches/flu-like, cant drive/do anything today.
Time taken and dosage: 5 days500mg 3X D
Review: Have had c-diff go undiagnosed for 4 months. Feel like death but Flagyl is working. no bloody mucus for 2 days now. Will continue for 21 days if I can hold out that long from side effects.

Sex: F
Age: 39.0
Side effects: dark urine, dizziness, tiredness, itchy eyes, mild nausea, reduced appetite, cant drive
Time taken and dosage: 3 days400mg 3X D
Review: I hope it works, still 4 days to go. Waiting for doctor to call back as perhaps there is another drug instead without these debilitating symptoms. I have suffered b. hominis symptoms on and off for 4 years, always put up with it. I will keep taking it if I have to, to be rid of the gut problems, now I know there is actually something causing it.

Sex: M
Age: 52.0
Side effects: Dry mouth, headache, itchy eyes
Time taken and dosage: 30 days500 mg 2X D
Review: It is working fistula wound started to heal up nicely

Sex: F
Age: 24.0
Side effects: I experienced the same symptons of others on the site. The horrid taste of the meds and the thought of taking this again makes me cringe. I had to take them with sour candy to mask the taste.
Time taken and dosage: 7 days500 2X D
Review: After finishing the reccomended dosage my symptoms returned but more intense than before and the white discharge that i was having was thicker than before and there was more of it.

Sex: F
Age: 25.0
Side effects: OMG!!! I felt like I was going to DIE!! Really, I thought I was going crazy until I read some of the other side effects people had listed on here!! I was terrified.I felt depressed and moody and extremely tired all of the time. I felt like I was in a daze and could never get my thoughts together. I CRIED ALOT!!! I told my husband that if I kept feeling the way that I did that I would rather just be knocked out until I didnt have to take the meds anymore!! I was miserable. My body ached and I felt like I had been ran over by a BIG truck. I really felt like I could just crawl up in a ball and stay there until it got better. I had a very vary BITTER taste in my mouth and honestly this medication made me feel forse than having the upset stomach for 2 weeks straight! I called the doctor and the nurse told me that the side effects would go away in a few days but it never did!! I was counting down the days until I was finished with the meds!! I dont want to scare anyone but I just want you
Time taken and dosage: 7 days500mg 2X D
Review: Terrible side effects.I took it for the entire week and my stool cultures came back negative so actually I probably never needed the meds in the first place. The constant diarrhea did go away though.

Sex: F
Age: 59.0
Side effects: Metallic taste, white tongue, headache & feeling off balance
Time taken and dosage: 14 days500 3X D
Review: Taking Flagyl has helped me after 2 weeks of hell. I am thin due to a hyperactive thyroid and I lost 8 lbs of suffering with c diff. Ive been many antibiotics this year due to reoccurring UTIs and have become resistant to most of them. When I was put on 250 mg. of Ceftin twice a day, the nightmare began three days later. I was then put on Microban for the UTI & doc never mentioned c diff. Tons of mucous, no appetite, scorching pain the lower abdomen, almost fainting in the bathroom, dehydrated, blood pressure dropped to 76/66 & then some more. In addition, I had an allergic reaction and broke out in an hot, itchy rash that started at my ankles & went up to my waist 11 days after stopping the Ceftin. Flagyls side effects are super mild compared to what the Ceftin did to me. It has helped me so far. I have one week left for Flagyl. Going to see the gastro specialist on Tues. & Im hoping no damage was done & the c diff doesnt come back. I was told to avoid all dairy products including yogurt?

Sex: F
Age: 38.0
Side effects: My biggest side effect was hair thinning. If your hair is already short in areas you may experience extreme breakage or a mini bald spot. Once you stop the medicine your hair strengths back to its original stage. Nasty taste especially when drinking water. The fishy odor becomes lighter and discharge diminish; however 1-3 months the bacterial returns. I have taken this medicine for the same thing on many occasions. The side effects can very negative especially to have it return once again. In addition, I experience yeast symptoms afterwards.
Time taken and dosage: 7 days 2X D
Review: I am beginning to realize that we need to read more and update our knowledge skills. I challenge you all to find out the ingredients that are place in these antiobiotics. I highly recommend trying natural products. Go to a natural food store these products have no side effects. Plus they are very helpful and have books that you can research what you are going to take before purchasing it. Its time to take control of our bodies. Remember, everything does not need an antiobiotic you can try the natural method and experience no side effects.

Sex: F
Age: 30.0
Side effects: Nausea was awful with this drug! It didnt hit me till day 2 then on day 3 I realized I didnt have the flu and that it was this drug. Currently waiting on a drug change!
Time taken and dosage: 7 days500 2X D
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Sex: F
Age: 18.0
Side effects: Awful metallic taste when pill first taken (later I took it with milk and that fixed it), dark urine, itching
Time taken and dosage: 7 days500 mg 2X D
Review: Worked great with only mild side effects. Worth it for me.

Sex: F
Age: 30.0
Side effects: dizzyness, profound weakness, lightheaded, blood in stools, loose stools, anxiety, palpitations.
Time taken and dosage: 2 days500 1X D
Review: I began taking this medicine for BV. I had never taken it before. I immediately noted dark urine which I read was a side effect. The pill tasted horrible. I pay very close attention to things that happen with my body. 2 hours after my 4th pill, I got very dizzy and lightheadedd. the dizzyness/vertigo has been severe. I am also experiencing severe weakness, worse in my lower extremities. I have had an extensive work up. Blood work, MRI, etc. All have been negative. Its been 3 weeks now.

Sex: F
Age: 24.0
Side effects: nausea, watery stool, fatigue, high feeling, irritation, forgetfulness, light headedness, complete lack of appetite, stomach pain.
Time taken and dosage: 6 days250 3X D
Review: I struggled with unexplained swollen lymph node in abdomen, lack of appetite, and severe stomach pain before my G. I specialist prescribed flagyl. My primary care didnt test me for c. diff because it was my dentist that had put me on two courses of antibiotics, always tell your doc ANY antibiotics you have been on if you have stomach pain, I didnt have diarrhea so apparently the thought never crossed my mind to put that into the symptoms when I checked online. The symptoms are the worst in the morning, and gradually decrease throughout the day. The worst side effect is the fatigue. I would suggest anyone who takes any antibiotic to also start a regimen of probiotics. It helped me to take the probiotics three hours after the dose of flaygl. I truly believe my side effects were greatly diminished because of the probiotics; Kefir, Good Belly, Cultrelle, and Florastor are all good. I hope this debilitating illness does not come back, as before starting Flagyl I barely felt alive. For those with C. Diff, try your hardest to stay on this med as Ive heard the alternative is quite expensive.

Sex: F
Age: 14.0
Side effects: Dizziness, very bad Nausea, mild cramping in lower abdominal area, fatigue, very bad taste
Time taken and dosage: 10 days500mg 3X D
Review: This is by far the worst medicine Ive ever taken. Its side affects are almost worse than the original sickness. Has caused me to miss school and sports. It has the worst taste and dissolves immediatley, has even made me sick(vomit). Be ready with drinks with flavor like milk, or juice. Try and take it with liquid already in your mouth and just drop it in and swallow.

Sex: F
Age: 28.0
Side effects: Felt like I was numb/stoned, pounding heart, dizziness, weakness
Time taken and dosage: 14 days500 mg 3X D
Review: I was prescribed 500 mg three times a day for 14 days to help with a c diff infection. I also am having a flare up of ulcerative colitis. I was fine taking it for the first four doses, but pills 5 through 7 caused me to feel like I was completely high. It was a very scary feeling- my entire body felt like it was going numb and I could hardly walk for about 2 hours after each dose. My heart was also pounding out of my chest. Called the doctor and Im switching to Vancomycin tomorrow. I did find, as others, to put it right into yogurt to swallow to avoid the taste. I also made sure to eat a good amount with each dose and I never got the nausea others have reported. Hopefully Vanco. is better to me. GOOD LUCK!

Sex: F
Age: 57.0
Side effects: Took this with Cipro. Started having a bad headache on day 2 of taking this med. Ok, so, rotten taste, metallic taste in mouth, diarrhea-these I can handle. Its now been 2 months and I still have a bad headache. MRI being scheduled, but I was fine before taking this med (cept for the diverticulitis-which did get better-but not worth the headache-would take another med if possible)
Time taken and dosage: 10 days100mg 2X D
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Sex: F
Age: 60.0
Side effects: I was so surprised to realize no one else experienced my side-effect. They first gave Flagyl to me in an IV at the hospital. I IMMEDIATELY gained 12 pounds and swelled up over my whole body. I trusted them and thought maybe the swelling was because of the amount of fluids given in my IV. Continued to take 500 mg. tablets every 6 hours at home. Felt like my skin would split. Began to hear woof-woof-woof of my heartbeat in my ears. My vision began to flicker. The back of my tongue was coated in white. I immediately stopped taking this poison, and everything returned to normal. When I mentioned my adverse reaction to my doctor, he accused me of drinking alcohol along with the drug!!! If I hadnt had the sheet of cautions given to me by my pharmacy, which said to quit taking it immediately if experiencing any of my symptoms, I actually feel like I might have died. Im scared of this powerful drug!
Time taken and dosage: 3 days500 mg 3X D
Review: Always read about possible side effects so you can be aware. Be careful!

Sex: F
Age: 62.0
Side effects: After being off drug for a week, theres still a strong metallic taste in mouth.
Time taken and dosage: 20 days500 MG 3X D
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Sex: F
Age: 24.0
Side effects: dark brown urine, foul smelling diahrea, nausea, headaches, severe stomach pains, fatigue, irritable, depressed, loss of appetite
Time taken and dosage: 6 days500 3X D
Review: worse drug ever! Im glad im not the only one having these side effects

Sex: F
Age: 52.0
Side effects: dizziness, nasty metallic taste.
Time taken and dosage: 10 days 1X D
Review: I have been off Flagyl for 10 days (after taking it for 10). I still have this horrible metallic taste. Anything acidic (citrus, tomatoes, wine, chocolate) taste nasty. When will I taste normally? WILL I taste normally?Flagyl with Levoquin worked on infection.

Sex: F
Age: 25.0
Side effects: feeling VERY tired; sleeping 10-11 hrs/day, still feeling tired. appetite has been weird, feeling very very full when i wake up in the morning even though i usually am ravenous and have a huge breakfast. lots of bloating, dizziness, feeling in a fog and bad headaches, really weird dreams
Time taken and dosage: 10 days750 mg 3X D
Review: Only on day 2 of flagyl. I have to take this to get rid of my b.hominis for eight more days. So glad that others are feeling these weird symptoms.

Sex: F
Age: 36.0
Side effects: confusion, irritability, muscle weakness, very poor physical stamina, insomnia, nausea, dark urine, tingling of extremities, foul-smelling diarrhea, white-coated tongue, mildly blurry vision, chills, sweating, mild vertigo, mild ataxia, loss of appetite, significant weight loss
Time taken and dosage: 24 days500mg 3X D
Review: I have taken Flagyl numerous times in the past for treatment of Crohns disease (approx. 7 days at a time) with only mild nausea and darkened urine. Believe the extreme side effects this time are related to the high doses and long-duration I have had to take the Flagyl throughout hospitalization, surgery, and at home. Was not educated on serious potential side effects. Thought I was going crazy until reading detailed side effect information online today. Only had 2 more days on Flagyl so going to stop taking immediately in hopes that I begin to feel more myself again very soon.

Sex: F
Age: 27.0
Side effects: Metallic taste, depression, throbbing sporadic headaches (only felt on right side), dark urine, loss of appetite.
Time taken and dosage: 7 days400 2X D
Review: The only reason I rated this a 5 is because it worked for my condition. Today is day 7 (last day) of taking these, and I cant wait til its all out of my system. The actual taste of the pill is disgusting, you taste it as soon as it hits the tongue. The metallic taste was evident from Day 1 - Id even wake up in the morning with it. Yuck. The throbbing headaches came about on day 6 and only seemed to affect the right side of my head. It even hurt to touch my scalp and ear on that side. The depression hit around day 3-4, feelings of low self worth and anxiety. Loss of appetite was a biggie - although Id be hungry, as soon as I had food in front of me, I didnt want to physically eat it. Strange.

Sex: M
Age: 42.0
Side effects: sweats, depression, weight loss, dizziness and disorientation, irritable, loss of appetite, very low energy, head pressure, fever, low sex drive.
Time taken and dosage: 9 days500 4X D
Review: on day 9 of 10. shouldnt say I hate this drug because i think its wolking but this drugs side effects SUCK!!!!! was not sure what was going on with me until just a while ago when i discovered this site. it has been a miserable ride and pray i never have to go through it again.

Sex: F
Age: 52.0
Side effects: White coated tongue, metallic mouth, cotton mouth, nausea, vomiting, shakes, loss of appitite, unable to smell or be around food/kitchen, lost 27 1/2 pds and still home from work four weeks later-cant eat anything but BRAT diet. Have relapses of diarrhea when I attempt to eat other things.
Time taken and dosage: 10 days750ml 3X D
Review: I had an acute amebic parasite-that was killed by the Flagyl but the flagyl threw me down. I was a strong woman of 155pd and now a fragile 127 1/2 pd. The doctor said i was in for a long battle but i had NO idea it would last infinitely. Trying to get in to see a Gastro doctor but I did not get proper nutrition information while taking it. Just said bland food and probiotics. That is wide and we needed narrow. I am taking 30 billion probiotics now and eating greek yogert, rice, bananas, applesause, toast, tea, gatorade, egg, chicken, cheese. That is it and I have to force myself to eat every 2 hrs. When will it end?

Sex: F
Age: 45.0
Side effects: Mild stomach pain, dry mouth and fatigue.
Time taken and dosage: 14 days250 mg 4X D
Review: All side effects were mild except for the fatigue. However they all abated after a few days. Cured my infestation which was horrid and I would have endured anything to get rid of. If you experience severe effects there are other meds. available for Giardia. And they are working on a vaccine. Hang in there.

Sex: F
Age: 19.0
Side effects: Dark brown urine, extreme fatigue, no appetite at all, weakness, clumsiness, dry mouth, lots of gurgling in the stomach, emotional, horrible headaches.
Time taken and dosage: 10 days500 MG 3X D
Review: absolutely tastes horrible! yuck! I wish I could have been forewarned about the side effects before taking it.

Sex: F
Age: 68.0
Side effects: To be fair to the drug I must say it was tolerable . It did make me feel out of sorts but most antibodies will do that. I took it with yogurt or milk and that seemed to help. I had a little nausea and will be glad when I am finished with this drug. I am on day five and have 2 more days to be finished. It has helped with my problems. I did have a metallic taste in my mouth that I counteracted with peppermint candy.
Time taken and dosage: 14 days500 2X D
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Sex: F
Age: 62.0
Side effects: nausea, loss of appetite, mood changes, severe diarrhea,
Time taken and dosage: 3 days500 3X D
Review: This is the WORST medication I have ever been on. It is so hard on my stomach. It is impossible to even leave the house. The doctor called to see how I was feeling and I told her. She told me to continue with the CIPRO but STOP the FLAGYL. I thought you always had to finish the antibiotics prescribed.

Sex: F
Age: 47.0
Side effects: Metallic taste, headache, poor sleep, anxious feelings, dizziness
Time taken and dosage: 14 days500 mg 2X D
Review: Am taking this is combination with Biaxin, which has very similar side effects. However, considering what I was experiencing due to the infection (20 lbs weight loss in 3-weeks, constant vomiting/nausea), these side effects are worth it. Yogurt and probiotics really do help with the GI side effects, but not with the mental health/sleep issues.

Sex: F
Age: 31.0
Side effects: none
Time taken and dosage: 7 days 3X D
Review: was happy with it. had no weird side affects

Sex: M
Age: 52.0
Side effects: Lethargy, Depression/Anxiety, Feeling of being poisined. Note that if you are an athlete or runner, for a week after taking this stuff, I suffered from some asthma and a rapid heart beat when exercising (a 30-40 beats a minute faster than normal exercise rate). If you excercise rigourously or do distance running, you might feel a decrease in your performance until this jumk gets out of your system.
Time taken and dosage: 7 days500mg 3X D
Review: I would love to know if there is anything better

Sex: F
Age: 33.0
Side effects: Nausea, Intense vomiting, metallic taste, chills, sweating, tingly arms.
Time taken and dosage: 1 days 4X D
Review: I spent five hours vomiting and wishing for my own death after taking one megadose of this drug (as prescribed.) I almost went to the hospital because I could not keep anything down and kept dry-heaving or vomiting water ever five minutes. Yes, every five minutes. THIS IS AN AWFUL DRUG!!!!!!!!!