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What Are The Side Effects Of Metronidazole?

My doctor just put me on Metronidazole 500 mg I’m also scheduled to have Chemo tomorrow with 5FU is there going to be a problem with the Treatment and the medication my primary would like me not to get the treatment I have it for 3 days What should I do will there be any side effects with the treatment
Fri, 4 May 2018
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Hello,

I understand your concern. Some of the side effects are:
-nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain
-diarrhea, constipation
-unpleasant metallic taste
-rash, itching
-mouth sore
-swollen, red, or "hairy" tongue.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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What Are The Side Effects Of Metronidazole?

Hello, I understand your concern. Some of the side effects are: -nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain -diarrhea, constipation -unpleasant metallic taste -rash, itching -mouth sore -swollen, red, or hairy tongue. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi