I have been taking metronidazole 250mg for 4 days. I still have white discharge and sometimes pressure in my lower abdomen. Is this normal?

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Hello, I have been taking a treatment of metronidazole 250mg for 4 days for a bacterial vaginosis. I still have white discharge and sometimes pressure in my lower abdomen. The smell and itching have disappeared. Is this normal or could it be that I also have vaginitis because of the antibiotic? My stomach pressure is also made up of bloating. Could it be the antibiotic? Yes, I had them. It was part of my symptoms. I thought they had subsided but it's like they've returned. Could I also have yeast vaginitis from the antibiotic? I will also have my period next week

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Hello, Madam, Indeed, this medication can cause bloating, but it is usually mild and disappears at the end of the treatment. Taking it in the middle of a meal may help Did you have white discharge before starting the treatment? Indeed, antibiotics can cause a disruption of the normal flora and increase the risk of yeast infection. However, considering that this was a symptom before and that it seems to have reappeared, it would be prudent to contact the doctor to reassess the situation Sincerely, Tom Samaha, pharmacist