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I take metronidazole twice a day for 7 days to clear up my bacterial vaginosis but yesterday i fell asleep before taking my 2nd dose, is this bad?

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Treatment: Con't to take your medication as directed until it is all gone. Try not to miss any additional doses

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/4/2016

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