Can Metronidazol taken for bacterial infection be the cause sudden swelling in right eye ?
Patient: 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. Doctor: Hello,The symptosm 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 inflamamtory medication to relieve the inflammation.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician