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Metronidazole vs. Miconazole

Metronidazole (Flagyl) is an oral antibiotic for adults and children. It's used to treat certain bacterial and parasitic infections, including bacterial vaginosis (a type of vaginal bacteria infection) and trichomoniasis (a sexually transmitted infection, or STI). Metronidazole (Flagyl) is taken by mouth, typically 3 times a day. Some common side effects of this medication include diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking and for 3 days after stopping metronidazole (Flagyl) because this combination can cause a serious reaction. Metronidazole (Flagyl) is available as a lower-cost generic.

Treatment of certain bacterial and parasitic infections, including:

• Trichomoniasis
• Amebiasis (parasitic gut infection)
• Serious bacterial infections, such as:
  • Abdominal infection (including peritonitis)
  • Skin infections
  • Gynecological infections (including endometritis)
  • Bloodstream infection (septicemia)
  • Bone and joint infections
  • Central nervous system infections (meningitis)
  • Lung infections (lower respiratory tract infections)
  • Heart infection (endocarditis)

Please note: These are common side effects reported by people who took extended-release metronidazole (Flagyl)

• Headache (18%)
• Inflammation of the vagina (15%)
• Nausea (10%)
• Metallic taste (9%)
• Flu-like symptoms (6%)

• Possible risk of cancer
• Serious allergic reactions
• Brain and nerve problems
• Liver and kidney problems
• Risk of fungal infection
• Risk of drug resistance
• Lower white blood cell counts
• Interaction with other medications

Miconazole (Monistat) is used to treat a vaginal yeast infection in adults and children 12 years and older. It's available over the counter as vaginal creams, inserts/suppositories, or combination kits. The entire treatment lasts 1, 3, or 7 days, depending on the product. Common side effects include mild vaginal burning, irritation, and itching.

• Vaginal yeast infections
• Itching and irritation caused by a vaginal yeast infection

• Vaginal burning
• Vaginal irritation
• Vaginal itching

• Damage to condoms and diaphragms
• Symptoms don't go away