Brands > Flagyl

I had an abscessed tooth that resulted in an infection. The infection was right where the lip meets the gum. My dentist performed a root canal, and put me on some antibiotics. When I went back, the infection was still there. I started another round of antibiotics, and a massive flareup caused swelling of my entire upper lip area.
I went to the minor emergency clinic, and they game me a shot and proscribed 3 medications, one of which was the Flagyl.
At first it didn't seem to help much, but by the end of the second day the swelling had greatly subsided. It was only a 7 day supply, but it was one of the best antibiotics I've ever had to take.
I was warned of side effects, but honestly didn't experience any of them.

As a patient with Ulcerative Colitis that has underwent J-Pouch surgery, I have used Flagyl on a number of occasions. I've needed Flagyl to cure my re-occurring pouchitis on a number of occassions, and it has always been effective very quickly. In a matter of hours you begin to feel better. However, I am a person that tolerates Flagyl better than most. Many people get nauseous from it and others get a horrible metallic taste in their mouths. I've had neither side-effect though.

I've also had to use Flagyl to eradicate C-Diff. To cure C-Diff, you need to stay on Flagyl for 3-4 weeks at minimum. Even then, it sometimes takes multiple courses of the drug to be effective.