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Can Metronidazol Taken For Bacterial Infection Be The Cause Sudden Swelling In Right Eye ?

I have recently started taking Metronidazol for a bacterial infection. Suddenly, the same day I started taking the medicine my right eye has started to swell. At first I thought it was just a stye and I did rub my eyes with a tissue the same day I started taking the medicine. It has been four days and my eye keeps getting worse. I have avoided makeup around my eye and am applying warm, wet compresses regularly. Is this a side effect to the medicine? I haven t had a stye in years and never this swollen before.
Mon, 27 Apr 2020
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Hello,

The symptosm are not likely to be related to the use of Metronidazole.
It is more related to an eye infection.
An eye infection usually goes away within a week.
You may need antibiotic treatment.
You may also use anti inflamamtory medication to relieve the inflammation.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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Can Metronidazol Taken For Bacterial Infection Be The Cause Sudden Swelling In Right Eye ?

Hello, The symptosm are not likely to be related to the use of Metronidazole. It is more related to an eye infection. An eye infection usually goes away within a week. You may need antibiotic treatment. You may also use anti inflamamtory medication to relieve the inflammation. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician