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What Causes Headaches After Taking Flagyl For Gum Infection?
Question: I stopped taking flagyl 2 months ago for a gum infection only after 3 doses and experienced some severe side effects one of which is still plaguing me - horrific headaches -, why am still getting these headaches and will they ever go away?
I was prescribed the flagyl for a gum infection which landed me in the ER twice with severe side effects, the major one being severe dizziness and headaches - the dizziness has now subsided, however, the headaches have not. I have seen a neurologist who has now prescribed Novatripline (not sure of the spelling) once per day. I would just like to find out if these headaches will eventually go away.
I was prescribed the flagyl for a gum infection which landed me in the ER twice with severe side effects, the major one being severe dizziness and headaches - the dizziness has now subsided, however, the headaches have not. I have seen a neurologist who has now prescribed Novatripline (not sure of the spelling) once per day. I would just like to find out if these headaches will eventually go away.
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Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Greetings from health care magic!!! I am Dr Thakker and shall be answering your question.
Metronidazole is the main ingredient of flagyl tablet. It is known to cause headache in 18% of patients who take it for long period like 30 days in high dose. In your case, you have taken it for just 3 doses hence the headache is not attributable to the drug.
You could be suffering from a primary headache disorder like migraine. how long does the headache last? Are there any premonitory symptoms/ aura? Do you feel like staying in a dark room and away from noise during the episodes?
Please get back to me with your answers to above questions.
I would also recommend you to have a MRI brain to rule out organic cause of headache.
I hope this helps you out. If you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to write back to me.
Yours sincerely,
Dr Thakker.
MRI Brain
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Greetings from health care magic!!! I am Dr Thakker and shall be answering your question.
Metronidazole is the main ingredient of flagyl tablet. It is known to cause headache in 18% of patients who take it for long period like 30 days in high dose. In your case, you have taken it for just 3 doses hence the headache is not attributable to the drug.
You could be suffering from a primary headache disorder like migraine. how long does the headache last? Are there any premonitory symptoms/ aura? Do you feel like staying in a dark room and away from noise during the episodes?
Please get back to me with your answers to above questions.
I would also recommend you to have a MRI brain to rule out organic cause of headache.
I hope this helps you out. If you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to write back to me.
Yours sincerely,
Dr Thakker.
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