my daughter-in-law is pregnant and was prescribed metronidazole. she immediately vomited. what can we do?
in general metronidazole is very harsh on the stomach and can cause nausea vomiting and upset stomach. it is recommended to take with food and to avoid alcohol which has a drug-drug interaction (will cause vomiting). if you daughter is pregnant i would not take this medication and would seek advice from your doctor as to why or if another medication can be prescribed. have your daughter-in-law contact her ob-gyn to see if he/she feels safe with her taking this medication. also ask your ob-gyn if they have a list of medications that they believe are safe to take during pregnancy.