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How soon after taking flagyl should i stop having symptoms of bacterial vaginosis i have been taking flagyl for three days.?

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After4-6 more days: It takes some time for the symptoms to subside . Also you must take the antibiotic beyond the resolution of symtoms.

Answered 3/28/2019

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