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Doc prescribed metronidazole 250 mg 2x a day for 7 days for bv but it was a low dose and now 500 2x or clindamycin dont work..can i increase dose?
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Asked and answered: I believe you have been given gracious and accurate answers already. The answers were no. Period. If treatment is failing then the exact diagnosis matey be incorrect and a re-evaluation is in order.
Answered 9/28/2016
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