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I'm currently on 500mg of metronidazole twice a day. my wonderful kids gave me the worst head cold ever!! can i take sudafed too?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Sure, no worries: These drugs will not interact with one another. Feel free to use Sudafed according to the directions on the package.

Answered 1/14/2017

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