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A member asked:

My doctor prescribed me ofloxacin and metronidazole everytime i take them i throw up within half hour why? and i've been taking them for 4 days now

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Maybe the metroniazo: A not uncommon side effect of Metronidazole is nausea, vomiting and a metallic taste.

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 5/4/2017

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