Metronidazole Lasting Side Effects (Page 2)

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I have been taking this medication for 7 days and off of it since a week and still have severe side effects, abdominal cramps, severe headaches, dizziness, unsteadiness... How long is it expected to last? It was prescribed with Ciprofloxacin to me and I take Entrophen on a regular basis...

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I don't drink alcohol and I don't think the others on this thread have with this medication. It's quite clear on the write out given with this medication not to drink with it. The other possible severe side effects such as Peripheral Neuropathy isn't and that is so wrong.

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Medication clearly states "Do not consume Alcohol"

I have now been of for 6 days, still have spacey head feeling and a dull head ache, worse when I wake up.

How are you doing Dawn

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Hi my son is still experiencing side effects for the last 4 days he has been extremely anxious i have had to stay with him all the time.He says he feels sick and his stomach hurts.He seems to be having a few days where he is his normal self and then days when he is unwell.I dont think he is as bad as he was but it is horrifying to think that it will be 11 weeks tomorrow since he stopped taking the drug.He has never had alcohol as others have said this drug has been more like a poison to him than a medication the senior consultant that prescribed it wanted him to take it for 2 weeks on and then 2 weeks off for the rest of his life.I wasnt informed of any possible side effects and if it hadnt of been for the internet i would have been no wiser.It is called medical science the doctors should be doing what we are doing and monitoring the efficacy of the drugs and if there is a bad reaction they ought to have a plan in place on how to correct it thats science.Im afraid what we have now are people who are giving themselves a job for life.

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Sorry to hear that your son is having such a hard time. I was hoping he would be continually getting better. My symptoms of PN were not as bad for a week or so but the last few days they've been worse. It's very frustrating to say the least. If you don't mind my asking, how old is your son? Just curious. There is a laser light therapy that could help me but I'm not in a position to afford it at this time. I am saving my money so I can get it. It will be at a minimum of 15 treatments at $100. per treatment. They want to do 5 the first week and 3 a week after that. It is suppose to stop the nerve endings from dying and maybe even reverse the PN. I've already spent quite a bit on supplements (antioxidants) etc.
I agree with everything you have said. There must be a class action suit against Pziefer for this drug. The love of money is the root of all evil and this is evident in the profit they make out of no regard for the lives they negatively affect.

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I have not heard about this treatment, can you tell me more

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Hi my son is 13 we live in England so fortunately we have the National Health Service.I wasnt surprised to learn that your symptoms too seem to keep coming and going but I hope and pray that you make a gradual full recovery.From reading what others have experienced I wasnt surprised that it has effected your feet.I am hoping that the pain and discomfort you are enduring is your body"s way of getting rid of the toxins if your feet are burning to a large extent let them I believe that is also a natural mechanism that your body uses to fight an infection.Good Luck

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I am in Canada and only have the OHIP which doesn't cover odd things. I find it strange that so many people have these symptons... why isn't the drug manufacture doing something

I am going to see my doctor after labor day weekend

I am originally from North London

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My heart goes out to you and your son. He's so young to be going through this. Thank you for your words of encouragement. I'm afraid the burning and pain is from the damaged nervous, at least it's not numb which would mean the nerve endings have died which is what they perdict will happen. I'm from and living in Canada. The laser therapy is called Bioflex Laser Therapy and it is given in the Chropractioners office. It works well with muscle healing but can also work on the nerve from the spine. Thank you for your prayers, I do so appreciate them. I also am lifting up your son in my prayers. I will continue to keep in touch. :) Hugs

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Pat to give you some hope I felt the symptoms you are experiencing for about 5 and a half weeks and gradually got better. I thought that the dizziness and lightheadedness was causing me anxiety which was making it worse. I'm not sure but I know it wasn't normal for me. I know the drug was involved. If you could get yourself some natural supplements to help relax you that might help. I suggest a natural food store, they are very helpful. I didn't do this until much later but it did help. I hope this is of help. I agree with you about what you said about pharmaceutical company doing something about this. They say the symptoms are rare as in PN and some others but this isn't true judging from all of the post from others. Please let us know what your Dr. says.

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I contacted "Pf.....r" and found out they do not manufacture "M......." in Canada, but if they did would request that people having our problems get in touch with them as they have special medical teams which do research and follow ups.

So now I am trying to find out the manufactured for Canada, I haven't managed to get into the doctor yet... long weekends.. still having problems

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Pat, thanks for that info. I thought they were the manufacturer for Canada too. I wonder if the pharmacy who filled my perscription has that information. You think they would. I may call them tomorrow.

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This is the exact same thing that happened to me. I was prescribed 1500 mg of Flagyl + 1000 mg of Cipro daily for an attack of colitis. I took the Flagyl for 10 days and thought I was going to die if I continued the 3-week dose I was prescribed. About a week into the medicine, I became extremely dizzy and had brain fog. I didn't feel like the room was spinning but like I was moving all the time. Four months later, it's still the same. I have been treated with a large dose of Valium, which allowed me to go back to work. The Valium keeps the dizziness bearable, and if it weren't for that, I probably would have lost my job. I don't have any hope for recovery right now and believe it was the flagyl that has caused brain damage. 2 physicians have agreed b/c flagyl can easily break the blood-brain barrier. Please share your experiences with me. I am terrified every day and don't know where to turn.

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Erin, I'm sorry to hear that you are in this boat too. Last night I went to the grocery store and my legs felt wobbly and weak. I didn't feel like I had control over my body and I could feel the same sensations in my legs and arms throughout the night. Today I'm dizzy, imbalanced and the feeling of crawling in my limbs. These are symptoms of the Periperal Neuopathy which flagyl gave me. I do believe I also had brain toxicity which causes the dizziness etc. The awful dizziness and terrible adnormal weak sensations in my limbs weren't there for weeks and I thought they were gone. I went to see my family doctor today and he said he didn't know much about PN or the dizziness I was experiencing. Your doctors seem to have more knowledge. My doc also said what I was experiencing was rare being on this drug for a short time. RIGHT!!! He had perscribed me Clonazapam for the dizziness which is in the same family as Valium but I didn't want to become dependant on it. I understand you have to do what works and I think I will start taking it too. I wish I had better news for you. Where you were on it much longer than I was it will take longer for your symptoms to improve. Praying that this is the case for you. I have to go for testing by a Neurologist, not sure when yet, and I'll know how more of the nerve damage it has caused me. I don't really want to hear what he perdicts for my future but I won't let him hinder my hope for a divine healing. L

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What kind of test are you having? I am awaiting results of an auditory and visual evoked potential test. I had it a month ago, and the hospital has been slow to read it. Have you been given any kind of indication if people can recover from this? My neuro said 6 months - 1 year, but that about 20% of people don't get better. He wouldn't promise me anything. My dizziness is constant - even on the Valium, just at a level I can function and deal with. I have not improved at all since I first became sick. How long have you been coping with these symptoms? Have you had any relief? God help us both... You know, it's right on the manufacturer's warning label that this can cause CNS damage "that may be permanent." Ridiculous.

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I'm afraid to ask what CNS is, but what is it? I didn't improve from the dizziness, lightheadness and imbalance after about a month and a half, gradually but I was only one the drug for 4 days 1500mg per day. Do you have symptoms of PN too. (all over body burning and prickling pain in your feet and or hands? PN they say is a progressing condition. I asked for an MRI but haven't had word yet to when it would be. To check my brain. No other test so far. I live in Canada, you? L

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c is all I can think ofns..central nervous system

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CNS stands for Central Nervous System. I guess for me, fortunately, I do not have an PN symptoms. I just have the constant, debilitating brain fog and dizziness. I know exactly what this did to me - it's affected the area of my brain that talks to my eyes. When this first happened, I could not read anything. I still cannot look at anything that is scrolling or a panoramic view on TV. I had an MRI in June, and that was normal. I read studies online where some people with brain damage from flagyl actually developed lesions on the brain that were visible through MRI. I thought mine was going to show that, but all I have now is the first-hand knowledge that this toxic medicine has destroyed my life. I am so sorry you also have the PN in addition to the dizziness. I've instructed my husband to let me die before I'm ever given this medicine again.

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This is what it says:

WARNINGS
Central and Peripheral Nervous System Effects: Convulsive seizures, encephalopathy,
aseptic meningitis, optic and peripheral neuropathy, the latter characterized mainly by
numbness or paresthesia of an extremity, have been reported in patients treated with
metronidazole. The appearance of abnormal neurologic signs demands the prompt
discontinuation of FLAGYL (metronidazole) therapy. FLAGYL should be administered
with caution to patients with central nervous system diseases.

Central Nervous System: Encephalopathy, aseptic meningitis, convulsive seizures, optic
neuropathy, peripheral neuropathy, dizziness, vertigo, incoordination, ataxia, confusion,
dysarthria, irritability, depression, weakness, and insomnia.

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I'm glad you don't have the PN but what you are dealing with is also dibilitating to your life. I couldn't see right either or read especially anything on the computer screen.Lack of coordination is another symptom which has come back today. I keep droping things etc. I do believe you will get better as I did. The fact that it has come back does cause me concern but I did have weeks without it which tells me that this is a flare. This medication is a poison, plain and simple and shouldn't be perscribed. If I get another infection of any sort I'm afraid to take any antibiotic of any kind.
Shortly after I stopped this med I did read the information you have shared and it scared the heck out of me. I did have virtigo really bad. I felt like I was walking sideways and would almost fall into things, therefore having to hold on to walls and furniture. I don't want that coming back. I want to know how you are progressing, please keep posting from time to time. I will do the same. I don't have a husband and this has definately put my dating on hold for maybe for good. :( Feel like I've been a victim of this drug!!! We have to keep our hope alive though it's easy to become depressed and hopeless. I am bringing up my 10 year old grandson and I'm in my early 50's. He needs me and I need to fight. I just wished I would have been warned about this potential outcome. It's just wrong!!!

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Yes, please do keep me posted on your condition. I will be happy to provide you with my personal email address to keep in touch if that's possible through here? I'm new to the site, so I don't know.

I am in my early 30s and have faced numerous health problems and surgeries (8 to date), but this has truly been the most frightening experience of my life. I basically only talk to my husband and my parents and in-laws now. I've had to stop all social activities, and frankly, most people either don't understand or don't believe my symptoms. It takes everything I have to get through the work-day, and with the heavy dose of Valium, I have no energy for a life outside work. I can only imagine how difficult it must be to raise a child when you are this sick. I do not have any children.

One question for you - the only thing that lessens my symptoms is extra sleep. Did that help you? When I was out of work, I was sleeping 9-10 hours at night and taking about 2 hour naps during the day. My neuro said that basically the extra sleep gave my brain the ability to cope a bit better.

I admit, the longer this has progressed, the more hopeless I have become. How can doctors not know about this when it's right on the warning label?

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