Flagyl (metronidazole) is an antibiotic that treats certain sexually transmitted diseases and can be used during pregnancy, but still under medical supervision.
This drug is classified by the FDA as B-risk during pregnancy, meaning that tests were not performed with this drug in women, but in guinea pigs animals, there was no harm to their fetuses, so it is the doctor’s decision. to decide to prescribe the drug after assessing the risk/benefit to the woman and baby.
- Flagyl is excreted in human milk and should therefore also be prescribed during lactation to assess the risk/benefit ratio.
This medicine may darken urine a little more than normal and, during treatment with Flagyl, it is recommended not to consume alcoholic beverages up to 24 hours after taking the last medicine due to the risk of Antabuse, a chemical reaction that can cause vomiting and headache. , low blood pressure, shortness of breath, heart palpitations and even death.