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What Are The Side Effects Of Metronidazole?
Question: What are the most common or more likely side effects of metronidazole oral tablet
Brief Answer:
Below is the list of side effects
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic .
When metronidazole taken orally following side effects may be seen .
Most common in decreasing order are
-Unpleasant metallic taste in mouth. May be seen even with one dose.
-Gastritis or abdominal discomfort. So always taken after having food.
-Headache
-Nausea or even may have vomiting.
-Burning sensation in hands and foot
-Diarrhoea
-Back pain
-Depression etc.
Less likely and more serious complications which needs discontinuation of tablet are
-seizures, allergic reaction, rashes , neuropathy etc.
Hope I have answered your query . If any further queries are there I would love to help .
Regards
Dr.Deepika Patil
Below is the list of side effects
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic .
When metronidazole taken orally following side effects may be seen .
Most common in decreasing order are
-Unpleasant metallic taste in mouth. May be seen even with one dose.
-Gastritis or abdominal discomfort. So always taken after having food.
-Headache
-Nausea or even may have vomiting.
-Burning sensation in hands and foot
-Diarrhoea
-Back pain
-Depression etc.
Less likely and more serious complications which needs discontinuation of tablet are
-seizures, allergic reaction, rashes , neuropathy etc.
Hope I have answered your query . If any further queries are there I would love to help .
Regards
Dr.Deepika Patil
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