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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Balance the bacteria in the vagina, but the risk of recurrence is high. Adding probiotics along with antibiotics is becoming a more common practice. Probiotics can help with a more permanent or long-term solution to balancing the vaginal flora (microorganisms).Who Should Avoid Taking MetronidazoleThe following people should avoid taking metronidazole:Those taking disulfiram: Avoid metronidazole if you have taken disulfiram within two weeks. This medication is for alcohol use disorders and could cause a psychotic reaction if given metronidazole.Those allergic to nitroimidazole medications: This includes Flagyl (metronidazole), Tindamax (tinidazole), and Solosec (secnidazole).Those who drink alcohol: While some in the medical community contest this, the manufacturer recommends avoiding alcohol while taking metronidazole and for at least three days after the last dose. Drinking alcohol with metronidazole can cause stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, headaches, and flushing. Other Bacterial Vaginosis Medications One of the following antibiotics may also be used to treat BV: Cleocin, Clindesse (clindamycin): 300 mg twice daily for seven days, taken orally Cleocin, Clindesse (clindamycin): 100 mg each night for three nights, intravaginallyTindamax (tinidazole): 2 grams per day for two days or 1 gram per day for five days, taken orallySolosec (secnidazole): 2 grams in a single dose, taken orallyXaciato (clindamycin): 5 grams once intravaginally as a single dose While not as common, Xifaxan (rifaximin) may also be prescribed for BV. Alternative Treatment Options Your healthcare provider may also consider the following alternative treatments, either alone or with antibiotic treatment:Probiotics (oral or vaginal)Boric acid Vaginal vitamin CSucrose gel Recurrence Recurring (returning)
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