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A member asked:

Im pretty sure i have a swollen gland in my throat my wife was prescribed metronidazol 500mg would that help me she can't take it since she's preg?

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Dr. Alexander Gorup answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Hard to be sure: Since we can't be sure what is going on with you, can't say that Metronidazole would be adequate treatment. Suspect that it would not be. Go see a doctor or speak to your doctor about it.

Answered 6/28/2014

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