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I just took one dose (4 pills) of metronidazole. will the treatment still work if i smoke cigarettes?

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Dr. Alan Wartenberg answered

Yes: smoking doesn't effect the actions of metronidazole, but it's not good in general for your health.

Answered 8/4/2018

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Dr. John Smith answered

No: Don't smoke,it will work better if not smoke

Answered 4/16/2021

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A member asked:

I just took one dose (4 pills) of metronidazole. will the treatment still work if i smoke cigarettes?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Alan Wartenberg answered

Dr. John Smith answered

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