Along with its needing effects, a drug may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects was happen
More common
Itching in the vagina; pain during sexual intercourse; thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
Less common
Abdominal or stomach cramping or pain; burning or irritation of penis of sexual partner; burning on urination or need to urinate more often; itching, stinging or redness of the genital area
More common side effects may occur that usually don't needed medical attention. These side effects may go away during treat as your body adjusts to the drug. However, check with your family doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
Less common
Diarrhea; dizziness or lightheadedness; dryness of mouth; headache; feeling of a furry tongue; loss of appetite; metallic taste or other change in taste sensation; nausea; vomiting
Metronidazole may cause your urine to become dark. This is harmless and will go away when you stop using this drug.
After you stop using this drug, your body may need time to adjust. The length of time this takes depends on the amount of drug you were using and how long you using it. During this period of time check with your family doctor if you notice any of the following side effects:
Any vaginal or genital irritation or itching; pain during sexual intercourse; thick, white vaginal discharge not present before treat, with no odor or with a mild odor
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you notice any other problems, check with your family doctor.