Metronidazole Lasting Side Effects (Page 51)

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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Anybody have problems with memory too besides everything else?

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Personally, I didn't have memory issues, but I've spoken to a few patients who have. It's seems to be a less common symptom than others, but still possible.

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Did you talk to your doctor about this? And it has been a few days, how are you feeling now?

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does it ever go away? Don't tell me I'm one of those who doesn't get a happy ending with my brain.

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Metronidazole toxicity is really unpredictable. Most people recover completely, others improve but don't fully recover, and a small few (about 4%) have permanent cognitive impairment. That being said, the fact that you're able to write this gives me the impression you're not in that 4%. I didn't have memory issues but I had a very difficult time concentrating and doing my job for several months. That eventually cleared up but it did take time.

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People get worst with the memories?! That's explains why I'm having a hard time spelling the big words now. I forget easily now, things that happened twenty minutes ago are history.

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Not quite what I said. If you're still taking the drug, then it can continue to cause damage. If you've stopped, then the damage should have stopped, although you might experience good days and bad days. One day you feel a little better, the next day worse--it seems to be the normal cycle with this. The damage is healing but how well it will heal is hard to say. Most people do recover, though.

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Erin and Mike....thank you! It helps to talk to others who have experienced the same things.

Mike....I have decided to never let them give me that Cipro/Flagyl combo again! I'm glad to hear that the ER gave you something else. I too live in fear of a flareup, but I'm doing everything I can to prevent it. I listed in an earlier post all the supplements I'm taking daily. I feel like a walking pharmacy, but I never want to go through diverticulitis again and especially the side effects of the "cure!" I'm glad you have had some weeks feeling better. I'm still trying to figure out what I can eat and be safe.

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Thank you so much Erin for explaining this to me. Flagyl (Metronidazole) ruined me in so many ways. I have short term memory loss from after taking Metronidazole. My other psychiatric symptoms seemed to have calmed down but this is the one that is bothering me the most. I have to keep up with the date using a calendar and I usually lose track of the time. Is anybody else going through this or am I the only one?

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Thanks Karol, I went back through your posts and holy cow! Our issues are very similar. I've kept a log. I too started off with some severe reflux. i got that under control then the diver. The otc's that have helped me the most are miralax, citrucel, a probiotic that's 1/2 lacto 1/2 bacilliccus and slippery elm. This stuff helps soothe your entire digestive track. I like to mix it with tea in the afternoons. It really tamps down the heartburn and is supposed to help protect your colon against diver infections. I take a multi vitamin. An ER doctor prescribed me two years of bentyl. I usually only take it when I get cramps in my lower colon area. It seems a lot of the same foods that can give me reflux, can give me colon cramps too. Keep on with the food log. I do three sets of 15 second planks everyday too. This is supposed to help strengthen your diaphram. Yes. It is a lot to keep track of but very affordable. I've dropped a few pounds and it all seems to work together.

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So many damages has been done to my body and my mind and yet I'm still alive. How is that possible?! Everyday we wake up to hell and continue to push forward, My Anxiety has returned but much much worst than it was before. I seem to be irritable and I wasn't like that before, I find it hard to concentrate and I feel like I am loosing my mind, I can't focus on a simple conversation and I definitely can't keep up with so many things happening at once. I want all of this to end, I have become dependable on people now. I hate being alone and I no longer enjoy all the things I used to love.
Anybody else has problems feeling emotions? I'm like a robot who doesn't feel happiness or excitement or anything at all just sadness and that's it.

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This is pretty serious... what is your doctors response to this? Have you seen a neurologist? Action must be taken now to help you. If your doc doesn't take it serious can you request a second opinion? What kind of insurance do you have?

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Lyka, omg I'm so so sorry. Reading your post feels like I'm reading about me. Did these symptoms just begin for you? Because I promise you not everyday will be like that. Some days are worse than others. Some days you will cry and then others you will be on top of the world. But it's been with me since October 2016. The other day I got so irritable and out of control I fought with my bf, punched him, honking my horn at 1am, crying till 2 until I punched a wall and had to go to ER because I thought my knuckle was broken. And I think: "WHO WAS THAT?" He didn't even do anything wrong but thank god he knows what I'm going through. My parents know. Everyone at my job understands as I have left early many times. I let my friends know too. Memories feel like dreams. Some days feel like dreamy, hazy, woozy dreams. Sometimes it feels like I'm looking through a telescope that's looking through my eyes because I feel so distant from reality. But do not lose grip. My blood work, mri came back normal. I'm going to see a neurologist in a month. I'm also seeing a homeopathic doctor. And I take several supplements each day. I play kickball, workout and eat well. You must get good sleep and don't drink too much. Don't smoke cigarettes. Some days you want to indulge but just don't stretch yourself too thin or it will flare up. Meditate and practice self affirmations. I've read up on a lot of studies and am considering contacting those doctors individually. These symptoms are not known by the mainstream medical practices. I feel so motivated at times to do what I can to bring it to light. Lyka, find activities you love and get your joy from those things. I promise you it will calm down. If you need to stay in bed a couple days do it. Bu then you get up and go for a walk and practice positive talk. You will be okay. Stay strong. You are in there. You have a soul, you have interests, you will find yourself. I promise you.

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Lyka, I agree with BJH--this sounds like a pretty serious reaction. Seeing a neurologist would be a good idea, but I'll throw out an additional one--I think a psychiatrist might also be in order. Anxiety at this level (and I've been there before after my MT reaction) is pretty unbearable--it's a symptom of metronidazole toxicity, unfortunately. When I saw a neurologist, he suggested I see a psychiatrist but not because he thought I was crazy. It was because a psychiatrist specializes in mental health for things like this and would be able to monitor you and what medications might help your situation (if you choose to go down that route).

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I am so sorry this drug has changed you Kabriella as it has done for me, how do you do it everyday? I am beginning to lose hope.
BJH, no I don't have insurance because over here we pay for our own medical bills and I can't see a neurologist since they think nothing is wrong with me and Erin as much as love to see a psychiatrist I'm afraid we do not have one where I'm from.

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Where are you located? I'm sure if there were private insurance companies there that they wouldn't sell you any because of your existing condition. Hmm... I'm not at all sure what to advise you to do.

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I've been experiencing burning pain in my calfs and debilitating lower back pain since I started taking 500mg Flagyl (Metronidazole) 3 times a day.

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Deb, I'd suggest stopping the metronidazole and asking for something else. The thing about this drug is it gets EVERYWHERE--all across all parts of your body. So the side effects are, of course, everywhere. I have neck pain due to this drug--nerve damage is a common adverse reaction. "Burning" pain is a sign of damaged nerves and can take some time to recover from. So instead of further damaging the nerves, I'd suggest switching meds.

Just no Cipro, Levequin or Avelox--they can be just as bad, if not worse than, metronidazole. Other antibiotics have a less chance of causing these types of problems. No guarantee but it's less common with other drugs.

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Insist on seeing your doctor and take a list of side effects with you and mark the ones you are experiencing and request a different med.. When I was taking it I also needed other attention and had a few more days of the med to take but my dr insisted I try to "get through it". Afterward my eye doctor asked who my reg. doc was and said she knew her and was going to call her about the change she had seen in me in 30 days time....I took the meds in between eye doc appts... she did call and told them to get me into the office now!! that was probably what actually made my dr pay attention and she ordered tests and sent me to a neurologist for treatment before I got a lot worse. It was a great help...physical therapy, then I did tai chi on my own... then later added deep tissue massage and now getting dry needle acupuncture treatment which is really helping everything else like the neuropathy...

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Lyka: I don't know if this will help you but it has helped me a lot. I feel less off balanced and dizzy and less stress and anxiety. In a study of metronidazole toxicity in animals they were given diazepam which improved their symptoms. Diazepam facilitates GABA so I purchased a GABA supplement and taurine which assists with GABA functioning as well. I only take the GABA at night because it makes me tired. I take 2000 mg of fish oil a day. I also take phosphatidyl serine which assists in cognitive decline. Acupuncture and exercise will do you good. My homeopathic doctor prescribed me MitoPQQ which assists with mitochondria but I haven't purchased it yet. It's like $50. I hope this helps all you. If you guys take any supplements or anything that has improved your state please share.

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