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If i am resistant to metronidazole ,would taking a bigger dose than 500 mg 2 a day cure bv?

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Dr. Axel Martinez-Irizarry answered

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Another antibiotic.: Metronidazole is not the only antibiotic that works for BV, it's the most commonly used. Talk to your doctor. He might have a better solution that will help you out.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

If i am resistant to metronidazole ,would taking a bigger dose than 500 mg 2 a day cure bv?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Axel Martinez-Irizarry answered

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