Metrogel and Indigestion - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Indigestion is reported as a side effect among people who take Metrogel (metronidazole), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Prevacid, and have Hypogonadism.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Indigestion when taking Metrogel. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,715 people who have side effects when taking Metrogel from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Metrogel?

Metrogel has active ingredients of metronidazole. It is often used in rosacea. eHealthMe is studying from 2,819 Metrogel users. Check the latest studies of Metrogel.

What is Indigestion?

Indigestion is found to be associated with 2,414 drugs and 3,417 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Indigestion.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

2,715 people reported to have side effects when taking Metrogel.
Among them, 63 people (2.32%) have Indigestion.

Among these 63 people:

How long have people been on Metrogel when they have Indigestion? *

What is the gender of people who have Indigestion when taking Metrogel? *

female: 77.59 %
male: 22.41 %

What is the age of people who have Indigestion when taking Metrogel? *

What are other drugs people take besides Metrogel? *

What are other side effects people have besides Indigestion? *

Pain: 32 people, 50.79%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 31 people, 49.21%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 27 people, 42.86%
Stress And Anxiety: 24 people, 38.10%
Abdominal Pain Upper: 24 people, 38.10%
Dizziness: 23 people, 36.51%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 23 people, 36.51%
Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable): 22 people, 34.92%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 22 people, 34.92%
Swallowing Difficulty: 22 people, 34.92%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Gynecomastia (enlargement of the gland tissue of the male breast): 13 people, 20.63%
Hypogonadism (reduction or absence of hormone secretion or other physiological activity of the gonads (testes or ovaries)): 13 people, 20.63%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 11 people, 17.46%
Pain: 9 people, 14.29%
High Blood Cholesterol: 8 people, 12.70%
High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 11.11%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 6 people, 9.52%
Emotional Disorder: 5 people, 7.94%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 5 people, 7.94%
Birth Control: 5 people, 7.94%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on metronidazole (the active ingredients of Metrogel) and Metrogel (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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