metronidazole Tablets

blueybug

I have a real bad tooth absess(sp) and was given the mormal Amoxicillin but also metronidazole. Not sure if related but I feel like ive been kicked in the guts!, really sore and not nice.

Not sure if my problem is related to the tablets but I do suffer with these absesses and never been given these tablets ever before.

Anyone use/take these?

poorly_scammo

http://www.patient.co.uk/medicine/Metronidazole.htm

Toothsmith

Antibiotics can cause upset tummy.

Metronidazole shouldn't be mixed with alcohol, as that has a really bad effect.

Talk to dentist if your concerned it might be more serious. It's not an unusual antibiotic combination though.

blueybug

Toothsmith wrote: »

Antibiotics can cause upset tummy.

Metronidazole shouldn't be mixed with alcohol, as that has a really bad effect.

Talk to dentist if your concerned it might be more serious. It's not an unusual antibiotic combination though.

I dont drink so i'm good with that one, but yes never used those tablets before. Thank you for your reply:D

trudij

Metronizadole can make horses go off their feed, and occasionally give them colic - so I really wouldnt be suprised if it does similar to humans (after all - it is primarilly a human drug!!)

hope you are better soon

WolfSong2000

I was almost prescribed it a few times - initially by GP, later by dentist (wisdom tooth issues)...GP said that it can cause nasty side effects in approximately 50% of people...nausea, vomiting, etc, so being the coward I am I opted it out of it and instead receive amoxycillin, which, aside from smelling awful, has no side effects for me.

jugglebug

WolfSong2000 wrote: »

I was almost prescribed it a few times - initially by GP, later by dentist (wisdom tooth issues)...GP said that it can cause nasty side effects in approximately 50% of people...nausea, vomiting, etc, so being the coward I am I opted it out of it and instead receive amoxycillin, which, aside from smelling awful, has no side effects for me.

Once upon a time when I worked for the local PCT most of my workload was emergency dentistry.
When I prescribed Amoxicillin I got much lower sucess than when I prescribed Metronidazole. To the extent now I only ever prescribe Amoxicillin when I don't have a choice.
However all antibiotics can cause upset stomachs etc and metronidazole is quite effective at that!
I think the GP was over exaggerating with the "nasty side effects" bit though.
Oh and yes I have taken it myself on more than 1 occasion so I know how much fun metro belly can be

Toothsmith

Just one other thing with antibiotics that should be mentioned - be careful if you're contraception is the pill. They can upset the working of that too.

Fork86

Toothsmith wrote: »

Just one other thing with antibiotics that should be mentioned - be careful if you're contraception is the pill. They can upset the working of that too.

Applies to those taking Warfarin too (Increases your INR).

Snuggles

I've had two courses of metronidazole in the last few months, once as part of treatment for h pylori, and more recently for an abscess. I find they give me stomach ache for the first day but then I'm ok if I persevere. The worst side effect for me was extreme tiredness which lasted for about a week after I finished the course. Oh, and a weird orange coating on my tongue which I still haven't got rid of :eek:

Fork86

Snuggles wrote: »

Oh, and a weird orange coating on my tongue which I still haven't got rid of :eek:

Sounds like a candial/fungal infection as a result of continued antibiotic use and/or lack of Vitamin B6/12 or Iron.

Pop down to your dentist and he may precribe you some Anti-fungals. It may also be worth purchasing a tongue cleaner till then, or just using your toothbrush to remove the coating.