History: Our vet prescribed metronidazole for my older cat due to giardia
Efficacy: Taken with ciprofloxin the inflammation associated with the infection
Since Flagyl is a vile tasting large, honking pill I had to find a way to take it so it would not touch any of my mucosa, tongue or anything in my mouth
Key takeaways: A weird taste in your mouth can affect your appetite and quality of life, especially if it lingers for a while
Flagyl (metronidazole) "If I could give this medication 0 stars, I would, My gyno prescribed me this for bacterial
nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain; diarrhea, constipation; unpleasant metallic taste; rash, itching; vaginal itching or discharge, pain during sex;
Metronidazole tablet taste
Compounding won't fix it
Because metronidazole is the preferred anti-infective for treatment of Clostridium difficile, especially as an oral outpatient treatment, there is an immediate need for investigation into the use of an artificial flavoring agent on the palatability and stability of compounded metronidazole products
It can also leave a metallic taste in your mouth
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I would really give it a try though, as IBD drugs go it SparksNSharks
But they always came back with a vengeance because I wasn't aware of motility
felt like absolute death on it
I had the worst oral thrush on flagyl that I didn't realize was out of control because everyone warned me about the terrible metallic taste that it causes
Whilе Flagyl is generally well-tolerated, it may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache, and metаllic taste
The problem you will run into with alinia is it is over $1,000 for a short supply
I was prescribed flagyl for a bacterial infection and ever since my life’s not been the same
I had a small cold (Covid negative) midway through, yet felt that I was experiencing more gas than usual throughout the whole ordeal, however there were a few days where I could focus better and overall have more energy
Don't stop antibiotics without a plan lined up, and don't trust anyone who says cipro/flagyl are your only option
Main issues were heartburn and mild to moderate taste and smell distortions
Pure misery - I started taking flagyl with flat Pepsi, it masks the horrible bitter taste entirely with two sips
Metronidazole is an antibiotic used to stop the growth of some bacterial infections and parasitic infections including skin infections, bacterial vaginosis (BV), trichomoniasis, and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
I see the other comments regarding a metallic taste; I would say I randomly have a salty taste and it’s completely dealable