My face gets very red and hot sometimes and it might be rosasha so my doctor said to try Metrogel twice a day. Has this worked for anyone?
2007-03-25 16:02:18 · 4 answers · asked by helpandseek 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Metrodiaizole is the chemical that is called Metrogel. It is by prescription only. It is always applied as a cream.
Side effects of the use of this antibiotic include but are not limited to:
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Alcohol should be avoided because metronidazole and alcohol together can cause severe nausea, vomiting, cramps, flushing, and headache. Metronidazole can increase the blood thinning effects of warfarin (Coumadin) and increase the risk of bleeding. Cimetidine (Tagamet) increases the blood level of metronidazole.
PREGNANCY: Metronidazole is not used in early pregnancy because of potential adverse effects on the babies.
NURSING MOTHERS: Metronidazole is not used by nursing mothers because of potential adverse effects on the babies.
SIDE EFFECTS: Metronidazole is a valuable antibiotic, and is generally well tolerated with appropriate use. Serious side effects of metronidazole are rare; and include seizures and damage of nerves resulting in numbness and tingling of extremities (peripheral neuropathy). Metronidazole should be stopped if these symptoms appear. Minor side effects include nausea, headaches, loss of appetite, a metallic taste, and rarely a rash.
2007-03-25 16:09:29 · answer #1 · answered by fredrick z 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-26 15:42:16 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must mean rosacea, a reddening of the skin. I don't have it and never tried Metrogel. However, if your doctor thinks it will help, why not give it a try? Some meds work better on some people than on others, but apparently Metrogel is prescribed for rosacea. I hope it will work for you. Good luck!
2007-03-25 16:08:44 · answer #3 · answered by gldjns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rosasea...Elidel worked for me...
2007-03-25 16:05:19 · answer #4 · answered by Chrys 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋