Talk:Metronidazole

message: The edit by Johnathonm is probably a copyright violation. It appears that it was copied from a numer of websites. --Clawed 09:47, 18 Apr 2005 (UTC)
replies: text: (reverted to pre copyvio version--Duk 16:24, 26 Apr 2005 (UTC)
thread_title: A note

message: Metronidazole appears to be prescribed for both internal and external conditions. The article should be edited (by someone more knowledgable than I) to indicate which side effects are related to which route of administration, as they sound likely to differ. 66.93.1.225 16:35, 11 December 2005 (UTC)
replies: text: I agree, and I am not qualified to edit the article. I have Rozex, which is an external application of metronidazole. Do I still need to be wary of the alcohol issues? Anubis1975 05:40, 27 January 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: Hi Anubis, it doesn't look like you need to be concerned about the alcohol interaction.  Here's some info on topical metronidazole . --Uthbrian (talk) 06:03, 27 January 2006 (UTC)

text: To the user who posted above me: please note that this is not a help forum. This is a talk page for the discussion of edits to the article for metronidazole. If you have a medical question, please seek professional help. 72.28.178.20 (talk) 18:58, 17 November 2010 (UTC)
thread_title: Internal vs External Application

message: I had a nasty experience with metronidazole when I foolishly drunk alcohol two days after finishing a course of the drug. The article mentions the nauseating effects of this combination but I've since heard that this effect used to prevent relapse in recovering alcoholics. Can anyone confirm this? --DrFod 18:17, 20 January 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: Hmm, information at MedlinePlus recommends a waiting period of at least 3 days after finishing .  Peculiarly, one case report suggests that a woman died from the reaction ().  However, it's interesting to note that the link between metronidazole and disulfiram-like reactions is now being disputed (, ).  --Uthbrian (talk) 04:40, 21 January 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: Treatment for alcoholism?

message: Can metronidazole be used in treating acne?Misterx 14:48, 28 February 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Yes, in the form of a gel. It's name brand is MetroGel. thomasc93 (talk) 18:50, 17 November 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Acne and metronidazole 

message: The article says "Amoebic dysentery due to Entamoeba histolytica or Giardia lamblia" is an indication for use, but (as I understand it) Giardia lamblia is not related to dysentery.  Note that neither article references each other.  I am not enough of an expert, however, to edit the article.  Mike Connors - 17:12, 12 June 2007
:Dysentry is just diarrhoea with blood. Amoebic dysentery is caused by Entamoeba histolytica. Giardia, whilst a protozoa, is not an amoeba. These are separate problems and the word "or" should be "and", i.e.  "Amoebic dysentery due to Entamoeba histolytica, and Giardia lamblia" - I'll have a go... David Ruben  Talk  19:44, 12 June 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  [[Amoebic Dysentery]] from [[Giardia lamblia]]? 

message: This stuff tastes worse than anything I have ever tasted because the manufacturer is too cheap to coat the pill in sugar or something.   Can we get some secondary sources on that?
 
Agreed. The pills taste foul which could have some percussions on non-compliance.76.85.197.45 (talk) 17:18, 10 February 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: I fourth that notion; it's due to the fact that metronidazole contains nitrogen. Nitrogen/ammonium based antibiotics (or compounds in general) have a very bitter taste. thomasc93 (talk) 18:50, 17 November 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Extreme Foul Taste 

message: Can you take this drug with chemical street drugs like MDMA? MDA? methamphetamine? Cocaine? LSD? etc. 
Will the drug react badly to organic street drugs like Mushrooms, Marijuana?
I really wish they had that on the warning labels for the adverse reactions with other common drugs people use recreationaly.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by Eugnie (talk • contribs) 14:40, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Can you mix this drug with illegal drugs? 

message: Why is there no section on mechanism of action? is it unknown? there should be a section anyways, like on all other drugs here on wiki.MERRF (talk) 21:34, 23 July 2009 (UTC)
thread_title:  Mode of Action

message: Found this on another website..
Removed copyrighted material. Invertzoo (talk) 02:34, 15 February 2011 (UTC)
replies: text: NOTE that when it is in the gel form for acne treatment, it's brand name is MetroGel. I'm not familiar with a topical form of Flagyl for cellulitis treatment or something. 72.28.178.20 (talk) 18:55, 17 November 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  This is also good to know!   

message: This medication is often prescribed by vets to treat for various types of worms, yet this article makes no mention of this.  Is there a reason? IndigoAK200 (talk) 16:15, 15 November 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: If it is not clearly in the discussions here why it is excluded, then I would say, can you help us to add it?  --Dirk Beetstra T C 16:17, 15 November 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: I have to admit that veterinary medicine is not my expertise and I usually try to stick to editing articles about topics I'm familiar with.  That vets use this medication to treat worms is essentially the breadth of my knowledge on the subject. IndigoAK200 (talk) 16:21, 15 November 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: Veterinary Use section added. Kerani (talk) 00:29, 5 March 2011 (UTC)
thread_title:  No Mention of Veterinary Use? 

message: Metronidazole is also manufactured as film-coated tablet (500 mg metronidazole/tablet, other contents: lactose monohydrate) under the brand name Anaerobex for per os.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 85.127.79.239 (talk) 13:39, 11 March 2011 (UTC)
thread_title:  Metronidazole Anaerobex 

message: I removed the line in the header paragraph regarding early pregnancy or breast-feeding being an absolute contraindication because we don't consider this a contraindication in UK and do commonly use standard-dose regimes. I feel that this statement will unnecessarily frighten/confuse patients. I know it's considered an absolute contraindication in the US though. Happy to debate it if anyone has any compelling evidence either way.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 109.149.217.217 (talk) 11:52, 31 December 2016 (UTC)
thread_title:  Pregnancy + breast feeding  

message: "Why Is This Bacterium Hiding in Human Tumors?"
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/23/health/bacteria-colon-cancer.html?mabReward=ART_CB1&recid=0wp9XL0Nvk8gRI5lMuR5pvAfGhU&recp=2
Thank you, Wordreader (talk) 02:00, 25 November 2017 (UTC)
thread_title:  Interesting news regarding cancer, bacteria, and metronidazole.