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I'm currently taking metronidazole. i have 2.5 days left of a 7 day perscription. i have now started my menses a week early. should i be worried?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Metronidazole.: Metronidazole is not reported to cause changes in menstrual cycle. You didn't tell us what condition you were being treated for - so don't know if that is part of the issue or not.

Answered 9/13/2020

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