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I'm very allergic to penicillin and sulfa.i've been prescribed doxycycline and metronidazole to take post op for a hysterectomy. are they safe for me ?
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Yes: As long as you are not allergic to them and avoid alcohol while taking metronidazole. Also avoid spending too much time in the sun on doxycycline (usually not an issue in winter, but if you live in a tropical climate you could get a sunburn even if you have dark complexion). Everything in life has risks vs benefits. The benefits of your meds are better than the risk of infection so I would take!
Answered 12/16/2014
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