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Can i get a shot to take away of trichomoniasis instead of taking metronidazole ?
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Trich Rxs: Metronidazole which is the most common medication used to treat trichomoniasis can be given intravenously, although this route is usually reserved for resistant infections. Dr. DeCosimo
Answered 8/25/2014
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Not recommended: Trichomoniasis can be treated w one or multiple oral doses of metronidazole or tinidazole. These are antibiotics which your doctor can order. Metronidazole is 90 to 95% effective and tinidazole is 86 to 100% effective.
Answered 10/30/2018
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