Serious Metronidazole Side Effects
Some side effects with
metronidazole are potentially serious and should be reported immediately to your healthcare provider. These include but are not limited to:
- Seizures
- Numbness or paralysis of an arm, leg, foot, or hand
- Signs of an allergic reaction, such as:
- An unexplained rash
- Hives
- Itching
- Unexplained swelling (especially of the lips, mouth, or throat)
- Wheezing or other breathing problems.
Final Thoughts
You may experience some or none of the side effects listed in this article. Unfortunately, there is no way for your healthcare provider to know beforehand if you will have problems with a medicine that you have never tried. Therefore, make sure to let your healthcare provider know if you develop any side effects while taking the drug or if something "just does not seem right." While it may not be related to metronidazole, your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.
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