Question 1

does ciprofloxacin and metronidazole cure bacterial vaginosis?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Bacterial vaginosis is not a single organism but is often multiple organisms.  Metronidazole is generally first choice therapy for bv.

Question 2

is trichomoniasis hard to be cured? metronidazole other antibiotic, vaginal suppositories didnt help i need another treatment. is it always possible to detect trich with vaginal smear tests? 2 times bacterial vaginosis was shown, 1time trich.

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BV/Trich infection: Your partner may need to be treated. Also Probiotics are important. I usually recommend 35 Billion daily. Metronidazole, solosec, and clindamycin are the most frequent treatments. So reinfection can be the issue. Your doc ccan also send out a vaginosis panel for comfirmation.  As with anything, trichomomas is an STD so partner has it to. Boric acid suppositories are used but mostly yeast

Question 3

will metronidazole treat bacterial vaginosis?

Accepted Answer

Bacterial Vaginosis: Metranidazole is one of the treatments for bv. It decreases the bacterial population of gardnerella vaginalis. Can also use preparations like acid jelly to decrease the vaginal ph making the vaginal environment more hostile to gardnerella proliferation.

Question 4

is metronidazole still effective if i use it for 5 days 2x 500 mg instead of 7 days for bacterial vaginosis?

Accepted Answer

7 days: The recommended duration is 500 mg orally twice daily by 7 days. Good luck and feel good.

Question 5

is it ok to take a generic metronidazole for my bacterial vaginosis? or should i take a branded one like flagyl?

Accepted Answer

generic ok: Most patients don't notice significant change from generic Metronidazole vs flagyl. Both can cause reaction with alcohol and give a metallic taste in your mouth.

Question 6

i have bacterial vaginosis what is the damage it causes for not being treated for a longuyen time i am now taking metronidazole to treat the bacteria?

Accepted Answer

Uncomfortable: Bv is a common vaginal infection that causes vaginal pain and itching, and it usually has an odor. There are no long term problems with BV itself if left untreated, but, you should probably be checked for at least chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomonas.

Question 7

i have bacterial vaginosis.  i was prescribed metronidazole for 7 days.  tomorrow would be my last day.  i feel awful.  can i safely stop taking them?

Accepted Answer

Finish them: Flagyl (metronidazole) often makes people feel queasy, hang in there and finish them - you're nearly done. the risk of stopping early is treatment failure. Good wishes.

Question 8

prescribed metronidazole for bacterial vaginosis the bottle said take 2 tablets orally twice daily/7days i took 2 at 6pm yesterday & 2at 12:27pm today?

Accepted Answer

Follow the instructi: Just follow your doctor's instructions.  Taking extra doses won't help you heal faster. And it might increase your chances of getting side effects from the medication.

Question 9

what is the difference between metronidazole and clindamycin for bacterial vaginosis ?

Accepted Answer

Bacterial vaginosis: Both medications are appropriate for treatment of  bacterial vaginosis  See:  http://www.uptodate.com/contents/bacterial-vaginosis-beyond-the-basics

Question 10

is it ok to take the metronidazole first then after 2days the clindamycin for my bacterial vaginosis?

Accepted Answer

Why?: The treatment for bacterial vaginosis is Metronidazole for 7 days. Clindamycin is also a treatment by itself but not to be used together or one after the other. If you were given Metronidazole 2 grams one time use, that's another story. I would follow the prescriber's instructions in that case.

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Does ciprofloxacin and metronidazole cure bacterial vaginosis?

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Is trichomoniasis hard to be cured? metronidazole other antibiotic, vaginal suppositories didnt help i need another treatment. is it always possible to detect trich with vaginal smear tests? 2 times bacterial vaginosis was shown, 1time trich.

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Will metronidazole treat bacterial vaginosis?

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Is metronidazole still effective if i use it for 5 days 2x 500 mg instead of 7 days for bacterial vaginosis?

A member asked:

Is it ok to take a generic metronidazole for my bacterial vaginosis? or should i take a branded one like flagyl?

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I have bacterial vaginosis what is the damage it causes for not being treated for a longuyen time i am now taking metronidazole to treat the bacteria?

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I have bacterial vaginosis. i was prescribed metronidazole for 7 days. tomorrow would be my last day. i feel awful. can i safely stop taking them?

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Prescribed metronidazole for bacterial vaginosis the bottle said take 2 tablets orally twice daily/7days i took 2 at 6pm yesterday & 2at 12:27pm today?

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What is the difference between metronidazole and clindamycin for bacterial vaginosis ?

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Is it ok to take the metronidazole first then after 2days the clindamycin for my bacterial vaginosis?

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