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Can pregnant women take flagyl?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Metronidazole: Use during 1st trimester for trichomoniasis is not recommended. Please discuss with your doctor.

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/3/2016

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