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A member asked:

Can i continue to take metronidazole, for bv,after missing 3 doses?

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Yes: Effectiveness may diminish when you have skipped doses but you can continue & it may still work.

Dr Hegab and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 9/19/2019

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