one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis

What is the most important information I should know about metronidazole?
• Take all of the metronidazole that has been prescribed for you even ifyou begin to feel better one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infectionis completely treated one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis.
• Do not drink alcohol while taking metronidazole one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis. Flushing, fast heartbeats,nausea, and vomiting may occur when alcohol is ingested during metronidazoletherapy one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis.

What is metronidazole?
• Metronidazole is an antibiotic one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis. It fights bacteria in your body one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis.
• Metronidazole is used to treat infections such as abdominal infections,skin and tissue infections, bone and joint infections, gynecologic infections,and respiratory tract infections one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis.
• Metronidazole may also be used for purposes other than those listed inthis medication guide one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking metronidazole?
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have
· liver disease,
· a stomach or intestinal disease, or
· epilepsy or another seizure disorder one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis.
• You may not be able to take metronidazole, or you may require a lowerdose or special monitoring during your therapy if you have any of these conditions one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis.
• Metronidazole is in the FDA pregnancy category B one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis. This means that itis not likely to harm an unborn baby one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis. Do not, however, take metronidazole withoutfirst talking to your doctor if you are pregnant one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis.
• Metronidazole passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you arebreast-feeding a baby one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis.

How should I take metronidazole?
• Take metronidazole exactly as directed by your doctor one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis. If you do notunderstand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explainthem to you one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis.
• Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis.
• Take all of the metronidazole that has been prescribed for you even ifyou begin to feel better one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infectionis completely treated one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis.
• Store metronidazole at room temperature away from moisture and heat one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis.

What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis. Take the rest of the day'sdoses at evenly spaced intervals unless otherwise directed by your doctor one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis.

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis.
• Symptoms of a metronidazole overdose include nausea, vomiting, dizziness,loss of coordination, numbness and tingling, and seizures one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis.

What should I avoid while taking metronidazole?
• Do not drink alcohol while taking metronidazole one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis. Flushing, fast heartbeats,nausea, and vomiting may occur when alcohol is ingested during metronidazoletherapy one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis.
• Be aware of the alcohol content of other products such as cough and coldmedicines one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis. Alcohol in these products can also cause a reaction one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis.

What are the possible side effects of metronidazole?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingmetronidazole and seek emergency medical attention:
· an allergic reaction (swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; shortnessof breath; closing of your throat; or hives);
· seizures;
· numbness or tingling;
· dizziness or loss of coordination; or
· severe diarrhea one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis. Continueto take metronidazole and talk to your doctor if you experience
· darkening of your urine;
· nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite;
· an unpleasant metallic taste in your mouth;
· constipation or mild diarrhea;
· headache; or
· swollen or sore tongue one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis.

What other drugs will affect metronidazole?
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are taking anyof the following medicines:
· a barbiturate such as phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton), amobarbital(Amytal), or secobarbital (Seconal) one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis. These medicines may decrease the effectsof metronidazole one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis.
· warfarin (Coumadin) one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis. Bleeding may occur if metronidazole and warfarinare used together one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis.
· phenytoin (Dilantin) one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis. Phenytoin may cause dangerous side effects whentaken with metronidazole one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis.
· lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith, others) one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis. Lithium may also cause dangerousside effects when taken with metronidazole one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with metronidazole one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis.

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about metronidazole writtenfor health professionals that you may read one dosage of metronidazole didnt cure trichomosis.

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