The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Metallic or bitter taste (4-6%)
- Nausea (3-5%)
- Poor appetite (2-3%)
- Belly cramps (1-2%)
- Vomiting (1-2%)
- Weakness (1-2%)
- Constipation (1%)
- Dizziness (1%)
- Headache (1%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Trouble sleeping
- Feeling drowsy
- Darkened urine
- Chest palpitations
- Joint pain
- Muscle pain
- Thrush
- Tongue discoloration
Please note: Side effects below are reported in people with BV only:
- Vaginal discharge
- Excess gas
- Painful urination
- Trouble urinating
- Pelvic pain
- Heavy periods
- Upper respiratory tract infections, such as coughing, sore throat
Tinidazole serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Brain and nerve problems: seizures, numbness in the feet and hands, headache, dizziness, vertigo, impaired coordination, slurred speech, easily irritable, depression, weakness, trouble sleeping
- Severe allergic or skin reaction: rash, blistering or peeling of skin, hives, painful sores in your mouth or around your eyes, fever, trouble breathing, swollen lymph nodes
Source: DailyMed
The following Tinidazole side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine 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 doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Incidence not known
Black, tarry stools
bleeding gums
blood in urine or stools
burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
chills
difficulty swallowing
fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
lower back or side pain
painful or difficult urination
pale skin
pinpoint red spots on the skin
reddening of the skin, especially around ears
seizures
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
swelling of eyes, face, or inside of the nose
swollen glands
ulcers
unsteadiness or awkwardness
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Bitter taste
metallic taste
Less common
Acid or sour stomach
belching
cramps
difficulty having a bowel movement
dizziness
general feeling of discomfort or illness
headache
indigestion
loss of appetite
pain or discomfort in the chest, upper stomach, or throat
vomiting
Rare
Body aches or pain
coating on tongue
hoarseness
mood or mental changes
tender, swollen glands in the neck
voice changes
Incidence not known
Darkened urine
difficulty in moving
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
giddiness
lightheadedness
muscle pain or stiffness
pain, swelling, or redness in joints
sensation of spinning
shakiness and unsteady walk
sleepiness
swelling of the mouth
tongue discoloration
trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
trouble sleeping
unable to sleep
white or brownish vaginal discharge
white patches in the mouth or throat or on the tongue
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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