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How long does it take bv to go away? and how long will it take for the discharge to stop? im taking clindamycin.
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BV: This depends upon the particular individual and their immune status, duration of the BV, efficacy of the treatment chosen. Generally you should be seeing results and improvement within several days after initiation of therapy.
Answered 9/28/2016
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