I have recently started taking Metronidazol for a bacterial infection. Suddenly, the same day I started taking the medicine my right eye has started to swell. At first I thought it was just a stye and I did rub my eyes with a tissue the same day I started taking the medicine. It has been four days and my eye keeps getting worse. I have avoided makeup around my eye and am applying warm, wet compresses regularly. Is this a side effect to the medicine? I haven t had a stye in years and never this swollen before.
Hello, The symptoms are not likely to be related to the use of Metronidazole. It is more related to an eye infection. An eye infection usually goes away within a week. You may need antibiotic treatment. You may also use anti inflammatory medication to relieve the inflammation. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.