How do members experience Metronidazole?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Diverticulitis 184 16
Rosacea 81 5
Bacterial vaginosis 43 11
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

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 12
Moderate 16
Mild 11
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