DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.73649 ISSN: 2050-0904

Metronidazole‐Induced Neurotoxicity After Twenty Years of Exposure: Resolution Following Drug Withdrawal

Himel Kumar Biswas, Shamah Marzuqah, Shoheli Sultana, Rama Biswas

ABSTRACT

Prolonged or inappropriate use of metronidazole may cause significant, potentially reversible neurotoxicity, including peripheral neuropathy, encephalopathy, optic neuropathy, and cerebellar dysfunction. Early recognition and prompt discontinuation of metronidazole are essential, as neurological symptoms may substantially improve following withdrawal of the drug.

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