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My dentist prescribed flagyl (3 per day) for 7 days for me. i don't know whether i am pregnant yet but is trying to conceive. are these med harmful?

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Dr. Charles Lockhart answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Check with MD: Best to check with your md oby for drug interactions.

Answered 4/15/2013

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