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A member asked:

Had swollow glands then inflamed and red throat. i have been put on flagyl 400mg 1 tablet 3 times a day. what are the tablets for.

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Metronidazole: Have no idea why you were treated with this and cannot even think of a disease that would be likely to respond to metronidazole with this clinical picture. You should discuss this with your doctor. Best wishes.

Dr Pasniciuc and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/1/2014

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