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growler_south ([personal profile] growler_south) wrote2006-12-08 02:59 pm

He cwazy.

I first had Metronidazole (Flagyl) to treat Helicobacter Pylori, way back in 1994 when the link between H.Pylori and stomach ulcers was still tenuous in the minds of most family doctors. I remember the bad metallic taste and constant hangover-like headache, but what I dont recall is just how stark, raving bonkers it makes me.

I remember now, because I am an elephant. Or a duck. And I'm halfway through a course.

Ok, so its not quite *that* bad, but I'm full of bitchy snappy retorts, I go into rooms to do stuff and forget what it was I was doing (or go into the wrong room completely), and I get halfway through something and

Thank god I only have a few days left. Work tomorrow night is going to be FUN! And I cant drink either, as metronidazole is a fantastic aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor.

See? I can remember 'aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor', but not why I'm typing this with my toothbrush in my mouth. I was probably going to brush my teeth. I'm at my desk at work. What is my toothbrush even DOING here?!?

*sigh*

[identity profile] bleepkeeper.livejournal.com 2006-12-11 09:52 pm (UTC)(link)
A friend ended up on Flagyl after a trip to Africa. She ended up basically not sleeping the whole time she was taking it because it gave her insane, horrific nightmares. A toothbrush at work is quaint by comparison.

[identity profile] growler-south.livejournal.com 2006-12-11 11:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh no, it got worse. Psychosis isnt fun.

[identity profile] bleepkeeper.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 10:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeek. Glad to hear it's over (yes?).