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I am 8 weeks pregnant and have bacterial vaginosis, my doctor prescribed me metronidazole three times a day for a week, is this safe during pregnancy?
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Re-check with doc: Metronidazole by mouth is usually avoided until after the 12th week at which point it is considered safe.
Answered 8/20/2017
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Commonly used: This is a commonly used medication for bacterial vaginosis. Other options include vaginal Clindamycin gel. Some doctors prefer this in the first trimester
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