What is Metronidazole?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: MetronidazoleBrand:
Metronidazole is an antibiotic and antiprotozoal agent used to treat susceptible bacterial and protozoal infections; as part of a multidrug regimen for H.pylori eradication to reduce risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence; topically it is used to treat rosacea. It has also been used to treat Crohn's.
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How do members experience Metronidazole?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diverticulitis | 184 | 16 | |
| Rosacea | 81 | 5 | |
| Bacterial vaginosis | 42 | 10 | |
| Bacterial overgrowth syndrome | 28 | 2 | |
| Hidradenitis suppurativa | 26 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 8 | |
| Diarrhea | 6 | |
| Metallic taste in mouth | 3 | |
| Jarisch-Herxeimer reaction | 2 | |
| Abdominal pain | 1 | |
| Bad taste in mouth | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 12 | |
| Moderate | 16 | |
| Mild | 10 | |
| None | 37 |
Member evaluations
AutumnFairy
evaluated on Jul 01, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for clostridium difficile: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
pheonix61
evaluated on Mar 13, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for diverticulitis: Moderate
- Side effects: None
Itsalwayssomething
evaluated on Nov 15, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for bacterial vaginosis: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
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