Flagyl and nausea......

[micromidget]

Ok, the doc put me on a 3 week course of Flagyl. It is working GREAT to relieve my symptoms ........but it makes me nauseous. I really don't want to stop taking it. I can deal with the "metal mouth" and the diarrhea oo: but the nausea is driving me nuts. Any suggestions would be appreciated. :sign0085:

 

[Crohn's 35]

I practically live on Flagyl, on and off. Ginger helps (ginger root) you can find it in the pharmacies, or health food store. I hate nausea too but I am on a low dose. How much are you taking and for how long? Hang in there.

 

[tiloah]

Ugh. The only thing that even took the edge off for me (allowing me to get out of bed) was Zofran. I was still incredibly nauseous. I kept a bag of pretzels nearby at all times because it got worse if I went for a while without eating.

Others have suggested ginger tea (and other ginger things, like ginger snaps) and peppermint (hard candies and other forms).

I wish you the best. It's easy for me to say I will never take it again, but we all know what curve balls we can be thrown. I hope the Flagyl does what you need it for and you can be done with it for good!

 

[hannah-rose]

Aw I feel bad for you, what's your dosage? I'd heard loads of things about it, but I took it for six weeks at 3x400mg then 2x400mg a day and actually had no side effects at all. Allways eat with it, and drink plenty. And on the plus side three weeks isn't too long

 

[micromidget]

I'm on 500mg, 3 times a day for 3 weeks.

 

[micromidget]

Ok, after doing some research online about the problem I decided to try ginger root capsules. So far tonight it seems to be providing some relief. And for work I have peppermint candies to help with the metallic taste in my mouth. 2 more weeks left and then I hope to not have to take this stuff again anytime soon.

 

[Silvermoon]

Like Pen, I practically live on the stuff, so I hear you regarding the nausea.

Like Hannah mentioned, try and be sure to take it with food, even if it is a piece of toast, and this will help some. Ginger capsules may help like you said. I have found that even just a half of a Gravol tab will work, and not make me so sleepy.

I hope you find relief.

 

[micromidget]

I might try that too. The ginger helps a bit but I still spend a lot of my day feeling "a little green around the gills". I'm trying so hard to keep up with the med and finish it all.

 

[kekemonster101]

Yep, eating with it will definitely help, and make sure you dont drink any alcohol with it. Just thought id mention it

 

[Crohn's 35]

Like Pen, I practically live on the stuff, so I hear you regarding the nausea.

Like Hannah mentioned, try and be sure to take it with food, even if it is a piece of toast, and this will help some. Ginger capsules may help like you said. I have found that even just a half of a Gravol tab will work, and not make me so sleepy.

I hope you find relief.

Dont think the US has Gravol. Now Gravol has a new natural ginger, I like the lozenges, they tastes good.