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Is it okay to take metronidazole and diflucan (fluconazole) at the same time because i have bacterial vaginosis and a vaginal yeast infection?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Vaginosis: Yes you can take both medications together

Answered 2/1/2021

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Dr. Mark Pack answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Yes: It is OK to take both.

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/1/2021

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Yes: Metronidazole is an antifungal, diflucan (fluconazole) is an antifungal. They can be used together.

Dr Italia agreed

Answered 2/1/2021

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A member asked:

Is it okay to take metronidazole and diflucan (fluconazole) at the same time because i have bacterial vaginosis and a vaginal yeast infection?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr. Mark Pack answered

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Dr Italia agreed

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