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Used metronidazole gel for 5 days for bv , its been 3 days since ive finished it and i feel dry and itchy , why?
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"BV" ?'s: Metronidazole (Flagyl) is an antibiotic which can create the conditions where a yeast (fungal) infection can exist. The dry, itching feeling may be related to a yeast overgrowth. Your gyn physician can prescribe appropriate medication.
Answered 2/14/2020
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