When to Seek Immediate Medical Attention

Contact your doctor or go to the nearest emergency room immediately if you experience severe abdominal pain, especially if accompanied by bloody diarrhea or black, tarry stools. This could indicate serious complications.

Severe Allergic Reactions

Seek immediate medical help if you develop signs of a severe allergic reaction, including difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, or tongue, hives, or a rapid heartbeat. These symptoms require prompt treatment.

Neurological Symptoms

Contact your doctor immediately if you experience neurological symptoms such as numbness, tingling, seizures, or changes in mental status while taking metronidazole. These are potentially serious side effects requiring prompt medical evaluation.

Severe Skin Reactions

Report severe skin reactions such as severe rash, blistering, peeling, or skin discoloration to your doctor without delay. These could indicate a serious skin reaction that necessitates medical intervention.