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Can i take macrobid (nitrofurantoin) with metronidazole gel inserts (topical, not the pills)? does having a uti increase the risk of bv? does bv increase the risk of uti?

Q: can i take macrobid (nitrofurantoin) with metronidazole gel inserts (topical, not the pills)? does having a uti increase the risk of bv? does bv increase the risk of uti?

: It should be fine to take both of these treatments together; your doctor would not have prescribed both if it were not safe. However, neither of these conditions is likely to increase the risk of the other. I hope you've been evaluated for STIs, especially chlamydia and gonorrhea, which can trigger BV and also cause UTI-like symptoms.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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It should be fine to take both of these treatments together; your doctor would not have prescribed both if it were not safe. However, neither of these conditions is likely to increase the risk of the other. I hope you've been evaluated for STIs, especially chlamydia and gonorrhea, which can trigger BV and also cause UTI-like symptoms.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 5/2/2021

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A member asked:

Can i take macrobid (nitrofurantoin) with metronidazole gel inserts (topical, not the pills)? does having a uti increase the risk of bv? does bv increase the risk of uti?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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