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Can i take metronidazole for bladder infection?
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Not usu adequate : While it is an antibiotic, Metronidazole (flagyl) does not cover most common pathogenic bacteria for utis.
Answered 6/25/2016
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No: Metronidazole treats anaerobic bacteria (bacteria that grow in environments without oxygen). Bladder infections are caused by aerobic bacteria (bacteria that require oxygen), so Metronidazole won't work.
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