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Hi i am almost 33 weeks pregnant and i was prescribed metronidazole 500mg 2x a day for 5 days for bv! is this safe to take in 3rd trimester?

Q: hi i am almost 33 weeks pregnant and i was prescribed metronidazole 500mg 2x a day for 5 days for bv! is this safe to take in 3rd trimester?

: Yes it is safe to take in 3rd trimester

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Brad Douglas answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes it is safe to take in 3rd trimester

Answered 6/7/2021

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes, entirely safe for both baby and mom. And of course your doctor would not have prescribed it if s/he didn't agree.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 6/7/2021

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A member asked:

Hi i am almost 33 weeks pregnant and i was prescribed metronidazole 500mg 2x a day for 5 days for bv! is this safe to take in 3rd trimester?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Brad Douglas answered

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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