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I've been taking metronidazole and now have a yeast infection! is it safe to take diflucan (fluconazole) along with the metronidazole?

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Dr. Mark Pack answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Yes: It is ok to take.

Dr Sadoun agreed

Answered 9/5/2018

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