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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
To take simultaneously. They might also increase the dose or time you take the medication, especially if the infection returns after initial treatment.Why It's Important to Take All of Your Prescribed AntibioticsWhen your healthcare provider prescribes metronidazole or another antibiotic, it’s important to take all the medication, even if the symptoms cease. Stopping antibiotics too early can cause the infection to return and for you to build resistance to the antibiotic. Side Effects Common side effects of metronidazole include: Nausea and vomiting Abdominal painMetallic taste Less common side effects include:Central nervous system issues, such as seizuresYeast infectionsRash or itchingThrombocytopenia (low platelet count)Heart rhythm changesKidney problemsFood Decreases the Risk of Nausea, Vomiting, or Abdominal PainTaking metronidazole with food helps decrease the risk of stomach upset, including nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Stomach upset is less common with vaginal metronidazole compared to oral administration. Interactions Metronidazole can interact with the following medications:Jantoven (warfarin)Lithobid (lithium)Cleocin, Clindesse, Xaciato (clindamycin)Some anti-seizure medications Vaginal metronidazole can increase your chance of getting a yeast infection. Your provider may prescribe Diflucan (fluconazole) by mouth or probiotics to decrease this risk, especially with extended treatment. Metronidazole vaginal cream can weaken birth control methods such as latex condoms and diaphragms. It’s best to use another form of birth control during treatment and for five days after treatment is complete. Effectiveness Some studies show a cure rate of over 90% after one week of treatment and 70% to 80% after four weeks. There is some concern that metronidazole alone may temporarily
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