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A member asked:

Started metronidazole 3 days ago, now i have flu like symptoms.is this an allergic reaction or do i just have a flu. should i stop taking it?

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Both are possible : Could be either. Call your doctor and get checked.

Dr Machanic and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/21/2014

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