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Doctor said i had a little yeast or vaginitis. i'm still experiencing discomfort/ itching. she prescribed me metronidazole 500mg 4does. it didn't work?

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

? need antifungal: Metronidazole is not effective for yeast infections. So get in touch with her again

Dr Willson agreed

Answered 6/10/2015

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