Stomach Ache

[hannah-rose]

So I've not really got stomach ache before and my only symptom is my fissure/ulcer, then today I started my 6 week course of metronidazole 3x 400mg for 2 weeks then 2x 400mg for 4 weeks, and NOW I have stomach ache. I know it can make you feel a bit sick and give you weird bm's, but no my tummy is just sore or perhaps the subway I ate at lunch was dodgy.

Aaaah the irony.

 

[xJillx]

I am sorry your tummy hurts, Hannah. I sure hope it will pass soon for you.

Hang in there!

 

[Astra]

Hiya Hannah

yeah metronidazole can upset your stomach, but give it time, the benefits of this med far outweigh the side effects.
It saved my life last year when I turned septic.
Seek medical attention if you have difficulty breathing or any swelling of the lips, tongue etc.
And DO NOT drink alcohol with it.
xxx

 

[hannah-rose]

Fanx guys so glad you had smart doctors with good drugs astra, sounds like you had a close call, and really glad youre much healthier now.

I think I just have indigestion, but you know when you get a new drug and you read the side effects and you start thinking you have ALL of them. Lol perhaps I should lighten up.

Funnily enough I have a feeling I've taken metronidazole before. When I was travelling in Africa I got ill a couple of times and every time I went to the hospital, along with my regular prescription, I was given these little yellow antibiotics, which I had to take three times a day, and I was told they could make me feel a bit sick, and when I asked what they were for, I was told my stomach. Every patient was given these little yellow pills. I swear it was metronidazole, because I remember thinking it had a weird name I hadn't heard of before.

Does anyone know why this might be? I know they're pretty strong antibiotics and they work in the digestive system, but they have other uses too like post-surgical wound protection (the only one I can think of atm). Was really weird though, weird little Africa tablets and now I'm on them for 6 weeks

I've also been told that along with tummy troubles, metronidazole can cause nerve damage if used for a long time, and my consultant said if I experience any tingling in my fingers I should stop taking it, although he was pretty relaxed telling me this. Has anyone heard of this or experienced this before?

Cheers guys, much love!

xxx

Ps I know not to drink alcohol and I definitely won't drink any at all BUT, what happens if you do drink it?? I'm intrigued because people keep saying DONT DRINK ALCOHOL and I just really want to know what happens if you do!

 

[DustyKat]

Hey Hannah,

It causes severe nausea and vomiting, flushing, fast heartbeat (tachycardia), and shortness of breath.

Stomach ache is also a pretty common side effect as well. Matt was on 400mg three times a day for 3months pre op and did experience the nausea and loss of appetite effects as well as the occasional stomach ache. I don't know if I could put it all down the Flagyl or not because he had other issues as well and was on another antibiotic. Post op he is on 200mg three times a day for 3 months and hasn't had any problems with side effects thus far.

Dusty.

 

[beth]

Most antibiotics are fine if you drink a little. But metronidazol can make you feel very ill if you have any alcohol.

 

[hannah-rose]

Cheers guys, its so great to have a place where you can have your questions answered by such knowledgeable and experienced people

I'm not a big drinker anyway post-uni, so I'm not going to touch a drop whilst taking the antibiotics, I was just really curious. My Consultant made me laugh, when he mentioned the no drinking thing, he said you can always stop taking it for a couple of days if your planning on a big 'session,' I was like nah you're alright I'll resist! haha

 

[DustyKat]

Oh yeah, they do recommend you continue to avoid alcohol for about 3 days after you finish your course of Flagyl.

Dusty. :Flower: