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Can i take metronidazole gel and clindamycin at the same time? this is for bacterial vaginosis?

Q: can i take metronidazole gel and clindamycin at the same time? this is for bacterial vaginosis?

: Both are effective to treat bacterial vaginosis so I wonder why you have to take both at the same time. However, there is no interaction between these drugs.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

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Both are effective to treat bacterial vaginosis so I wonder why you have to take both at the same time. However, there is no interaction between these drugs.

Dr Handsfield agreed

Answered 4/7/2022

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A member asked:

Can i take metronidazole gel and clindamycin at the same time? this is for bacterial vaginosis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Handsfield agreed

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