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Does Taking Metrodizanole Cause Nausea, Headache And Flu-like Symptoms?
I have been taking metrodizanole for a wisdom tooth infection since Sunday. For the last three days I have felt nauseous, had a headache, and flu-like symptoms. I have tried speaking to NHS direct to see whether I should continue them, but they are very busy and have not got back to me. So I stoped taking them last night and the nausea has gone away but I have very bloodshot eyes and still have the other symptoms. I was wondering whether these are side effects and if it is worth continuing my antibiotics? Thanks
Tue, 5 Aug 2014
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Metronodazole is used for many purposes including for amoebiasis and pseumonas infectionand also dental infection.
Nausea , vomiting , headache , unpleasant metallic taste , diarrhea, abdominal discomfort , hypersensitivity reaction, allergy are most common side effect of this drug beside stomatitis due to over growth of candida. ataxia , dizziness .
In your case headache , nausea , flu like symptoms are due to the side effects of METRONIAZOLE . So its a good thing that you stopped it .
Now for blood shots in the eyes and for other symptoms , take levoceterizine 5 mg once or twice in day for 1-2 day .
For dental problem consult your dental surgeon and get his opinion.
Metronodazole is used for many purposes including for amoebiasis and pseumonas infectionand also dental infection.
Nausea , vomiting , headache , unpleasant metallic taste , diarrhea, abdominal discomfort , hypersensitivity reaction, allergy are most common side effect of this drug beside stomatitis due to over growth of candida. ataxia , dizziness .
In your case headache , nausea , flu like symptoms are due to the side effects of METRONIAZOLE . So its a good thing that you stopped it .
Now for blood shots in the eyes and for other symptoms , take levoceterizine 5 mg once or twice in day for 1-2 day .
For dental problem consult your dental surgeon and get his opinion.
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