Flagyl and Hypermetabolism - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hypermetabolism is reported as a side effect among people who take Flagyl (metronidazole), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Ativan, and have Fungal infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypermetabolism when taking Flagyl. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 24,739 people who have side effects when taking Flagyl from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Flagyl?

Flagyl has active ingredients of metronidazole. It is often used in vaginitis bacterial. eHealthMe is studying from 25,897 Flagyl users. Check the latest studies of Flagyl.

What is Hypermetabolism?

Hypermetabolism (abnormal increase in the body's basal metabolic rate) is found to be associated with 183 drugs and 189 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypermetabolism.

On Jul, 02, 2026

24,739 people reported to have side effects when taking Flagyl.
Among them, 22 people (0.09%) have Hypermetabolism.

Among these 22 people:

How long have people been on Flagyl when they have Hypermetabolism? *

What is the gender of people who have Hypermetabolism when taking Flagyl? *

female: 95.45 %
male: 4.55 %

What is the age of people who have Hypermetabolism when taking Flagyl? *

What are other drugs people take besides Flagyl? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hypermetabolism? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 22 people, 100.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 21 people, 95.45%
Pain: 17 people, 77.27%
Fever: 17 people, 77.27%
Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung): 17 people, 77.27%
Bone Lesion (bone with abnormalities. bone lesions can result from growth formations, infections, or injuries): 16 people, 72.73%
Osteomyelitis (infection of bone): 16 people, 72.73%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 16 people, 72.73%
Spinal Osteoarthritis (joint cartilage loss in spine): 16 people, 72.73%
Metastases To Spine (cancer spreads to spine): 16 people, 72.73%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pseudomonas Infection (pseudomonas infection is caused by a bacterium, pseudomonas aeruginosa): 5 people, 22.73%
Fungal Infection: 5 people, 22.73%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 4 people, 18.18%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 4 people, 18.18%
Trigeminal Neuralgia (a painful condition of the nerve responsible for most facial sensation): 1 person, 4.55%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 4.55%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 4.55%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Hypermetabolism (183 drugs)

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Hypermetabolism (189 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on metronidazole (the active ingredients of Flagyl) and Flagyl (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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