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I was extremely nervous to take this medication after reading the reviews. I am a very small person with a very sensitive stomach, so I thought for sure I would be vomiting all week. Not so. The metal taste in my mouth is a little irritating, my appetite is decreased, and I feel a little groggier than usual, but it's really not so bad. Just thought I would write a review to ease some people's mind...

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Oral versus a vaginal gel: the pill is cheaper, the gel expensive. With the pill I experienced daily headaches, a feeling of being distorted, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, a stiff neck, and a metal taste in my mouth. I never had BV until the year 2011 after being sex-free for 3 years after my divorce. I began menopause in 2011 and that's when the BV began. And it keeps coming back at l...

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Dee | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/17/2024
Condition: infection caused by bacteria
Overall rating 1.3
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Had a allergic reaction to this mes broke out in hives all.over my body. Had to go to hospital a get an epipen. Also got a yeast infection. Looking for different doctor. I really don't think this medicine is legal.

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Shirley | 65-74 | Female | Patient
2/16/2024
Condition: infection caused by bacteria
Overall rating 1.0
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I have been so sick the past 2 days using this med. I vomited 3 times last night. I have a headache that will not go away. My mouth taste terrible. My stomach is so upset. I can not eat anything. The thought of food makes me sick. And you have to take this med with food. Ya right. The scent of anything makes me want to vomit. I have hot and cold spells. Last night my body was so cold that my husband gave me mittens. I even used the heating pad to warm up. I live in Florida… I will never use this again. I just put in a call to the doctor and I can not wait to see what she tells me. I am grateful that I decided to go see the side effects of this med. Try finding something else. Read More Read Less

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T | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/16/2024
Condition: infection caused by bacteria
Overall rating 3.3
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i rememner taking this medication 10 years ago when i have h pylori and i had to stop it as the metallic taste was unbearable. Fast forward, just got told i have BV and was prescribed it and when i saw the name of the medication on my script i remembered how bad it was!!c However, this time round hasnt been bad at all. No metallic taste like last time, just super tired and lethargic, feeling like very little energy. Very sore back wierdly, like so sore on day 5 but no real problems. I have been taking a good quality probiotic this time with it so maybe this has helped. BV has defs gone now and feeling alot better in my stomach. JUST MAKE SURE TO TAKE A PROBIOTIC FROM DAY 1 WITH IT!!! VERY IMPORTANT!Read More Read Less

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NeverAgain | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/13/2024
Condition: infection caused by bacteria
Overall rating 1.0
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This was absolutely horrible. I was doubled over with pain. I had extreme exhaustion, dizziness, diarrhea, yellow hairy tongue and more that I can't remember. I couldn't sleep because the pain was so bad. I will not take this medication ever again. After five full days of torture my doctor finally pulled me off this medieval drug.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/25/2024
Condition: Infection Around a Tooth
Overall rating 1.7
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Dentist prescribed for infection in my gums 250mcg 4 times per day after third dose woke up with swollen lips

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aminu | 7-12 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/16/2024
Condition: Infection Within the Abdomen caused by Clostridium Bacteria
Overall rating 4.0
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In the start of the medication I started vomiting and brown urine and it started to also get bitter but then it started getting better. After I take the tablet I drink orange juice and I don't get anymore taste.

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Jim | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/14/2024
Condition: Infection Around a Tooth
Overall rating 2.0
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The infection in my tooth was so bad that I was using this on top of another antibiotic.It worked but the side effects were so unpleasant I stopped taking it after a few days.I was plagued by constant headaches, dizziness, brown urine and this awful taste in my mouth constantly while on this. I wound up losing several lbs of weight due to not wanting to eat while on this medication cause of the nausea. And the taste in the mouth would not go away all day. Once I stopped the side effects still remain for up to 48 hours so be aware if you take this. I would avoid if possible and use a different antibiotic.Read More Read Less

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seabride | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/24/2023
Condition: Vaginosis caused by Bacteria
Overall rating 4.0
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I used this 7 weeks after having a hysterectomy due to a vaginal bacterial infection.I took the 500MG Tablets twice a day for one week.I am a person who has trouble swallowing pills and these are large and very bitter.I crushed these and took with a chocolate meal replacement shake.Worked well it really helped with the bitter taste.The only side effect I had was a little stomach upset.

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Kp | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/21/2023
Condition: Infection Around a Tooth
Overall rating 1.7
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I had an infected tooth and tooth extraction Put on a 5 day course Day 4 feel like I'm depressed. Day 5 can't work, feel like I'm insane. Constantly crying. Can't do my job. Had a breakdown started kicking and punching things cried some more. I dont feel like myself and its scary.

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Nope! | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/19/2023
Condition: Vaginosis caused by Bacteria
Overall rating 2.7
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It just made me so sick!! The symptoms were close to that of being severely pregnant. I stopped taking it after 5 days…. And I’m still not ok. I wish I could just press rewind. Horrible drug. Do NOT take this antibiotic!!

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Ajb88 | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/6/2023
Condition: Severe Intestinal Infection due to Entamoeba Histolytica
Overall rating 3.0
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I take 500mg 3x’s a day. I have to say the only real big side effect for me is the blurry vision. Of course i googled and not much about it except reading people go blind- and to stop taking it if this happens. I called my doctor and she was hesitant and told me to stop that I may be one of those rare people with that side effect, i asked her what is my alternative if I stopped- what else can I take? She said there wasn’t and she would refer me to a gastroenterologist. After i read some reviews on here with blurred vision I decided to stick with it. I have some optical glasses i wear when i need to see far away- using these have been a god send because if not my vision is kinda messed up- (but it’s getting better) - i don’t want to say it’s blurry as in I cannot see anything at all as if I’m looking through a glass of water. It’s more like I have trouble focusing on things, slight double vision, and fuzzy when looking at things far away. I’m ending day 6 now- and in bed. I did have some diarrhea (which i never had) and feel a slight burning tingly sensation under my skin tonight. I’m glad I just have 4 more days. A lot of people on here mentioned crazy dreams- i have been having amazing sleep on this with some lucid cool dreams (nothing scary) but I wake up so rested before my alarm. I’m the biggest hypochondriac and was scared to take this- for me it hasn’t been a smooth ride- but sometimes you just need to so what you gotta do to feel/get better. Listen to your body- take ibuprofen if you get headaches (i had one really bad yesterday) - take Saccharomyces Boulardii Probiotics, and if your vision gets blurry try wearing your optical glasses. Get well soon. Read More Read Less

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Jade | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/26/2023
Condition: infection
Overall rating 1.7
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I took 5 in one go for bv. I'm still poorly 4 weeks later.

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JW | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/21/2023
Condition: Diverticulitis
Overall rating 1.7
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This is my second time being on this medication, and I hate it as much now as I did the 1st time. Terrible taste of metal in the mouth. Nauseous all day, food taste horrible, no energy, dizzy. 1st time I took it I ended up with C.Diff afterwards. This time trying to take probiotics in between, so hopefully that will help.

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/26/2023
Condition: Vaginosis caused by Bacteria
Overall rating 2.3
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I am currently on my last day of the medication. From the start, I have had terrible side effects like I have never experienced with a medication before… started out with back pain and nausea and drowsiness. Then just continuously got worse with severe headaches along with other worsening symptoms. Tonight, day 6, I was up all night throwing up with body aches and night sweats. I definitely wish that I did not continue on this medication after the mild symptoms in the beginning so I very much hope this cured my BV fully. I would not take again.Read More Read Less

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Athena | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/21/2023
Condition: Vaginosis caused by Bacteria
Overall rating 3.0
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This drug is crazily effective. Cleared my BV by day 3. I quit taking it by day 5 though it was supposed to be for 7 days. I could not get out of bed without someone holding me up. Used all my energy to heave and retch. Nausea was terrible. The constant metallic taste in mouth which makes eating a chore. I lost interest in everything around me. It was an experience I never want to have again!

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/9/2023
Condition: Vaginosis caused by Bacteria
Overall rating 3.7
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Slight headache, no other symptoms

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/10/2023
Condition: Vaginosis caused by Bacteria
Overall rating 3.0
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This stuff is horrible.. I have the worst chest pains on this, my stomach is killing me (yes I eat with this), I get so dizzy I feel like I’m going to pass away, and it tastes horrible. I don’t know how this stuff is legal. I don’t have symptoms of BV and they still made me take it. I’m so angry… I can’t drink for 10 days?! Like I hate everyone now.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/2/2023
Condition: Vaginosis caused by Bacteria
Overall rating 2.0
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I’ve never had to read reviews of any medication! By far the worst thing that I’ve taken in my life! Nausea, headaches, moody, fatigue, the whole package. I’m on day 4 of 7 and I’ve been debating whether it’s worth continuing. Vaginal discharge actually got worse (or maybe it’s a yeast infection that’s developing?) Libido is so low, I don’t want my husband to touch me (and I’m the one who’s usually touchy). No medicine has made me feel like this ever, it’s scary.

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | Patient
4/22/2023
Condition: Vaginosis caused by Bacteria
Overall rating 1.7
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I’m on day 5 of 7, I don’t feel like myself, I feel flushed but no fever, nauseous, awful taste in my mouth, very fatigued & headaches & very agitated/moody. The fatigue didn’t start til after my first dose on day 4 & continued day 5, I am not taking any more & calling my doctor Monday to use the gel instead. These side effects are horrible & I already have horrible anxiety & these side effects make it so much worse.

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Nyi nyi | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month |
4/21/2023
Condition: Vaginosis caused by Bacteria
Overall rating 3.7
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Hello everyone! Reading the reviews on this antibiotic scared the crap out of me but I have been dealing with bv for so long I had no choice . I’m on day 3 of 5. Symptoms haven’t been too bad . Very dark urine slight nausea. The pill taste is HORRIBLE. Try coating it with honey it works wonders . So far smell is gone down below. But I can’t wait to get off these because it’s kind of also messing with my appetite. You guys got this ! So far it’s working!

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