Metronidazole vs Vancomycin
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| Metronidazole is used to treat a variety of infections. It belongs to a class of antibiotics known as nitroimidazoles. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria and protozoa. This antibiotic only treats bacterial and protozoal infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. | Vancomycin is an antibiotic used to treat a severe intestinal condition known as Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea. This condition usually occurs after the use of another antibiotic, which allows the growth of resistant bacteria in the intestines, leading to severe diarrhea. When vancomycin is given by mouth, it is not absorbed by the body but remains in the intestines, allowing it to stop the growth of the bacteria responsible for this form of colitis. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections of the intestines. It will not work for other bacterial infections or viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. | |||
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| Add Metronidazole review I was given a dose of 500mg twice daily for a week. On the second day, I for about 5 hours after the dose, felt extreme rage and anger along with very uncomfortable dizziness. Thank goodness I checked this website as I was getting a little worried about these feelings and did not think it was the medication until now I am on my fifth day and hate these feelings. Only symptom I had for the need for this med was a really bad Oder this was gone after the 3 doss had some dizziness it did not affect my stomach but had a very bad taste in mouth like tin and nothing tastes good finished on 5-14-2013 I have always had a problem taking any medication because of stomach problems, so before I started taking Metronidazole 500mg twice a day for 7 days I was horrified after reading the negative effect it had on so many. I think I let my nerves get the best of me in the beginning but I found that it wasn't as bad as I thought. I found that eating a small meal before I took it and taking it with a gla ... The medication was easy to take, but tastes horrible. After the use of the pill I wound up with a stomache ache. The last three days I was very dizzy. Although prescribed....I've never had any symptoms of the infection but I guess lab results are "lab results'. I'm a 49 yr old that needed to have a hysterectomy performed. I must say before taking the pills, I read all the reviews. The reviews had me terrified. I had no choice so began taking 7 days 2x a day. I had none of the symptoms mentioned on any of the reviews. I followed the suugestions for taking the drug so that I wouldn't experience the side effects. The only effect I noticed was I got a small ... | Add Vancomycin review My Dr gave me medication yesterday and insurance would not cover. I started having pain in bladder area after first dose. My Dr informed me this drug has virtually no side affects but in reading I find out differently. I also am partially deaf due to other issues and am concerned about loss of hearing as I don't have a lot to loose. Has anyone experience bladder pain or hearing loss? Did hearing return? Treated c-diff with flagyl but it came back. Now on 3rd course (3 months) of 500mg every 6 hours. C-diff symptoms still present. Severe nausea after taking it, and lots of hair loss, does anyone notice hairloss? Very expensive, lucky to have full coverage by insurance plan. Took vancomycin to treat CDiff, after 14 days, stopped medication. 3 weeks later Cdiff was positive again. Took Vanco for a total of 30 days tappering does last two weeks. Side affects were horrible, back pain, stomach ache, cramping, fatique and diahrea. Have been off it for 5 days now and still feeling tired with some stomach issues. How long does it take to get out of system and/or for my digestive system to get bck to normal? | |||
