Question 1

can you use tanning bed if taking metronidazole?

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: Some drugs can cause an allergic reaction called photosensitivity, i.e. increased likelihood of sunburn with light or UV exposure. Metronidazole can do this, but rarely. If an initial brief exposure causes no problem, you should be good to go for further treatments.

Question 2

what is metronidazole?

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An antibiotic.: Metronidazole (flagyl) is the generic name for an antimicrobial medicine that targets certain anaerobic bacteria, amoeba, and protozoa. It most commonly comes as an oral pill, and is indicated for use in a wide variety of conditions such as pelvic inflammatory disease, bacterial vaginosis, c. Diff colitis, among many others.

Question 3

what is metronidazole prescribed for?

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It's prescribed for: Infection in the intestinal and pelvic organs.

Question 4

what is metronidazole? what is it used for?

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Metronidazole: Metronidazole is used to treat bacterial infection.

Question 5

can metronidazole cure ureaplasm?

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No it won't: First, Ureaplasma is a normal bacteria in the genital tract. A positive test result does not need treatment, especially in women with symptoms like unexplained vaginal discharge. Second, the answer to your question is no:  metronidazole is used to treat bacterial vaginosis or trichomonas, and has no effect on Ureplasma. Discuss w/ your doctor. Good luck!

Question 6

can you prescribe me metronidazole ?

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: State medical boards require a physician to have an established relationship, a retrievable patient record, recent history &amp; physical with vital signs to prescribe any medication. Failure to comply can result in loss or restriction of their license. If you need medications you need to contact your doc or see one.

Question 7

metronidazole (flagyl) side effects?

Accepted Answer

Several: Gi distress is most common with nausea and metallic taste in mouth.  Allergic reactions occur, and a disulfuram effect when alcohol is ingested while on Metronidazole is reported.  You should not drink alcohol within 48 hours of being on this medication.

Question 8

does metronidazole affect nuvaring ?

Accepted Answer

Metronidazole: Metronidazole (Flagyl) does not affect Nuvaring with regard to birth control.  Nuvaring has both a progesterone and an estrogen component, and the hormones are absorbed through the vaginal mucus layer into the blood stream.

Question 9

can metronidazole help me to concive?

Accepted Answer

Metronidazole: Metronidazole is an anti-protozoal drug. It will in no way help you with conceiving pregnancy.

Question 10

metronidazole pills and gel the same ?

Accepted Answer

Both: They both have the same medication---they are just in a different preparation.

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