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Can you take metrionidazole antibiotic pills for bv & nitrofurantoin antibiotic pills for uti together ?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes. There shouldn't be any problem.

Answered 5/10/2022

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Yes

Answered 5/13/2022

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