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ArticleExploratory research in clinical and social pharmacy2026

Metronidazole-associated mood changes: A case report.

Lamis R Karaoui, Ahmad El Ouweini, Walid R Karaoui

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Article in Exploratory research in clinical and social pharmacy, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Lamis R KaraouiDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy, Lebanese American University, P.O.Box: 36 (S23), Byblos, Lebanon.
Ahmad El OuweiniDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, Dubai Medical University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Walid R KaraouiGastroenterology and Hepatology Specialist, Private Practice, Bekaa 1801, Lebanon.

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Abstract

Metronidazole is an antibiotic used in the treatment of wide array of bacterial infections.This case report describes a 55-year-old female patient taking treatment for sigmoid non-complicated diverticulitis who developed an unanticipated adverse drug reaction with metronidazole and ciprofloxacin.The patient had previously experienced mood changes while receiving bismuth-based therapy for Significance statement: •Clinicians should monitor for mood changes during metronidazole therapy.•Prompt drug discontinuation may rapidly reverse neuropsychiatric adverse reactions.

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Adverse drug reactionsCase reportMetronidazoleMood changesPharmacovigilance

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