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What Causes Pain In The Penis While On Metronidazole?
Question: hi i am currently taking metronidazole for an amoebiasis. i am on day 4 of 7 (3x 500 mg per day) and since yesterday I am experiencing mild pain in the penis head. could it be a side effect of the medication?
Brief Answer:
Very rare side effect!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank so much for this query.
Painful/frequent though possible side effects of metronidazole are very rare. There is no need for panic as observation and increased fluid intake is all that I recommend at this time. This pain will resolve as soon as the treatment is over. There are no reasons to anticipate any worsening at this time. Please, avoid all forms of alcohol while on metronidazole.
I hope this helps clarifies your worries and guides you. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
Very rare side effect!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank so much for this query.
Painful/frequent though possible side effects of metronidazole are very rare. There is no need for panic as observation and increased fluid intake is all that I recommend at this time. This pain will resolve as soon as the treatment is over. There are no reasons to anticipate any worsening at this time. Please, avoid all forms of alcohol while on metronidazole.
I hope this helps clarifies your worries and guides you. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
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