Question 1

how long do flagyl side effects last?

Accepted Answer

Hours only: Flagyl or metronidazole has a short half-life, only a few hours. So, if you're experiencing side effects, after stopping the drug, your symptoms should disappear quite quickily. Within a day or two. If not, call the doctor.

Question 2

metronidazole (flagyl) side effects?

Accepted Answer

Several: Gi distress is most common with nausea and metallic taste in mouth.  Allergic reactions occur, and a disulfuram effect when alcohol is ingested while on Metronidazole is reported.  You should not drink alcohol within 48 hours of being on this medication.

Question 3

yuck on flagyl! medication side effects (vomiting)?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol use?: Though nausea is a common side effect of Flagyl (metronidazole), severe vomiting is not.  However, if you take Flagyl and also consume alcohol, there is an interaction between the Flagyl and the alcohol that can lead to severe nausea, vomiting, headache and flushing of the skin.

Question 4

was prescribed flagyl. bad side effects. diarrhea, nausea, no appetite, weird taste, change in urine and fecal color (slightly orange). feeling better though. was prescribed the medicine to treat giardia or bacteria. should i contiune? 2 days left.

Accepted Answer

Ask your doc: Seriously, ask your prescribing doc whether you should stop or not, if you consider side effects that bad. Ironically, you report diarrhea as a side effect but presumably, you also state that you were prescribed medication to treat Giardia which is known cause of diarrhea. Regardless, it's always best to report side effects to prescribing doc so that s/he can help you decide whether to stop/change

Question 5

went off flagyl after 2days, dr told me to. it's been 3 days and i seem to be having weird feelings. tingling that comes and goes, and dizziness. can the flagyl be causing permanent side effects?

Accepted Answer

Could be: You should go back to your doctor right away and tell him/her your symptoms are persisting. It is hard to say it is the Flagyl since you are now off of it, but it is likely that it is. It can cause nervous system effects like dizziness.

Question 6

the pill flagyl is having horrible side effects on me. being treated for bv and it's only been 2 days. should i stop taking them? i feel bad.

Accepted Answer

Medication problems: Side or adverse effects from a medication warrant a call to the prescribing physician.  In most cases, an alternative can be offered.  It is never advised to prematurely stop a medication intended to treat an infection unless under the advice of your treating doctor, as this practice often leads to persistent and/or resistant infections.

Question 7

tongue coated in white stuff that came off with some scrubbing of toothbrush, finished flagyl 5 days ago, can flagyl still be causing side effects?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Now that you know you have a tendency for yeast, take probiotics whenever you take antibiotics.

Question 8

how long will my side effects of flagyl last?

Accepted Answer

Side effects Flagyl: It depends on which side effects you are asking about. It can cause metallic taste, antabuse (disulfiram) type nausea and vomiting with alcohol use, gastrointestinal complaints, but the most lasting and serious are the potentially permanent peripheral neuropathy with high dose prolonged use. MRI brain changes in that case are reversible.

Question 9

i stopped takeing 500 mlgrms flagyl(generic) yesterday should i still be feeling side effects?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Drug side effects can last few days to even two weeks before they resolve. Rash from drugs can leave color change which amy persist for one or more months.

Question 10

how long after taking flagyl for 4 days through iv and then 10 days orally will side effects go away?

Accepted Answer

About 24 hrs.: About a day after your last dose the "side effects" should dissipate. You should not drink any alcoholic beverages for at least 24 hrs after your last dose. If you're having loose stools after your regimin, 
 you could add yogurt, any brand or flavor. If you have serious, watery diarrhea you should call your doctor. Good luck.

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Went off flagyl after 2days, dr told me to. it's been 3 days and i seem to be having weird feelings. tingling that comes and goes, and dizziness. can the flagyl be causing permanent side effects?

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The pill flagyl is having horrible side effects on me. being treated for bv and it's only been 2 days. should i stop taking them? i feel bad.

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Tongue coated in white stuff that came off with some scrubbing of toothbrush, finished flagyl 5 days ago, can flagyl still be causing side effects?

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How long will my side effects of flagyl last?

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I stopped takeing 500 mlgrms flagyl(generic) yesterday should i still be feeling side effects?

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