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Can flagyl cause yeast infection
Metronidazole side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
seizures (convulsions);
fever, chills, body aches, sore throat, flu symptoms;
numbness or tingling in your hands or feet;
white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips;
pain or burning when you urinate; or
diarrhea that is watery or bloody.
Less serious side effects may include:
nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea;
headache, dizziness, loss of balance;
vaginal itching or discharge;
dry mouth or unpleasant metallic taste;
cough, sneezing, runny or stuffy nose; or
swollen or sore tongue.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect metronidazole?
Can flagyl cause yeast infection
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
cimetidine (Tagamet);
seizure medication such as phenytoin (Dilantin) or phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton);
a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);
lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith, others); or
disulfiram (Antabuse).
This list is not a complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with metronidazole. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
Where can I get more information?
Your pharmacist can provide more information about metronidazole.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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