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I have strong bv, would it be safe if i took single 2g dose of metronidazole and 12 hours later started the 500 2x a day for 7 days?
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2 g dose: should be curative. Wait 1 week before adding any further medication or consult yoyr GYN.
Answered 9/28/2016
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