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Flagyl ER

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Flagyl ER is an anti-migrane agent which is a kind of brain and nerve drug.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Anti migraine drug

Brands

Trikacide • Ambral • Acuzole • Amzole • Anaerobyl • Bemetrazole • Dynametron • Medamet • Metazol • Metrazole • Flagyl • Metrocream • Metrolotion • Metrogel • Noritate • Trichazole • Rozex • Narobic • Metrostat • Metris

Generic Drug

Metronidazole

Side Effects

Common

Spinning sensation
Vomiting
Confusion
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Fever
Heartburn
Vaginal itching
Balance problems
Abdominal pain
Headache
Itching or burning
Nausea
Itchy rash
Pain
Red skin
Burning sensation
Abnormal sense of taste
Loss of strength
Numbness or tingling
Paresthesia
Metallic taste in mouth
Difficulty talking
Furry tongue
Skin redness or irritation
Rash
Decreased taste
Itchy skin
Excessive menstrual cramps

Serious

Stained teeth
Hypersensitivity

Treats

Bacterial vaginosis
Condition

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A 29-year old asked:

Flagyl ER (metronidazole) tablets used for what?

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A 42-year old asked:

Is it ok to crush the medicine Flagyl er (metronidazole)?

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A 46-year old asked:

What is the difference between Flagyl and Flagyl ER (metronidazole) (extended edition)?

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A 34-year old female asked:

I woke up last night with diarrhea, nausea, flank pain, fever, I have not been feeling well, is this a kidney infection? I am on flagyl, ER or not?

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A 30-year old female asked:

What is single dose of Flagyl for bv-i took several pills of it at ER but i don't know how much-everytime when have BV is it always same dosage for it?

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A 40-year old male asked:

I have acute diverticulitis. Was prescribed Cipro and Flagyl by primary care doc. Ended up in ER and they took me off Cipro and replaced it with Ceftin. Is Ceftin and Flagyl good for diverticulitis?

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A female asked:

My partner said he tested pos for chlamydia and he took a one time dose to cure it...I went to ER and they gave me Flagyl 2 gram and doxycycline 100mg and a rosefin shot just incase...No results yet but i woudl like to know if Flagyl cures chlamydia becau

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A 31-year old female asked about a 27-year old male:

After treatment (flagyl) and 5 weeks of c.diff- symptoms are worsening, blood in stool, weight loss and cramping. What should be done next? ER?

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A 36-year old female asked:

An ER doctor prescribed dicyclomine&flagyl for complaints of diarrhea stomach gurgling rotten smelly flatulence&burps I take metformin&12.5 metoprolol I wanted to know if there would be anything to worry about taking these meds please thanks in advance an

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A 38-year old asked:

Who should not take Flagyl?

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A 76-year old female asked:

What foods do i avoid while taking flagyl?

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A 43-year old asked:

If I accidently drank while on flagyl, how soon would I feel sick?

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A 46-year old asked:

Could Flagyl treat epididymitis?

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A 52-year old female asked:

Can Flagyl cause diarrhea?

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A 47-year old asked:

Is Flagyl safe in pregnancy?

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A 36-year old female asked:

Can Flagyl treat the diarrhea?

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A 51-year old female asked about a 19-year old female:

Can lactating mothers take Flagyl?

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A 32-year old asked:

Is the antibiotic (flagyl) necessary?

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A 23-year old female asked:

Can flagyl pills help me get pregnant?

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A 32-year old female asked:

Can paxil and flagyl be taken together?

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A 17-year old female asked:

What else does flagyl treat besides bv?

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A 28-year old female asked:

Can you take flagyl after taking Flexeril?

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A 29-year old male asked:

What is the antibiotic Flagyl used to treat?

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A 29-year old asked:

How soon does alcohol make you sick on flagyl?

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A male asked:

Why do i have to use germentin and flagyl together?

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A 42-year old asked:

What to do if I have persistent fever with flagyl..?

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A 32-year old female asked:

What will happen if i drink with Flagyl and microbid?

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A 31-year old asked:

I have a persistent fever with flagyl. Is this normal?

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A 19-year old male asked:

Dear sir, what is difference between Flagyl and Vermox?

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A 31-year old female asked:

Is it safe to take flagyl and lexapro at the same time?

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