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I am currently taking flucloxacillin antibiotics for insect bite. can i still have mri with contrast?

Q: i am currently taking flucloxacillin antibiotics for insect bite. can i still have mri with contrast?

: I see no reason that taking an antibiotic for any reason would prevent someone from taking an MRI. There are a few reasons not to, but this in not one of them.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

I see no reason that taking an antibiotic for any reason would prevent someone from taking an MRI. There are a few reasons not to, but this in not one of them.

Answered 6/21/2023

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes, no issues unless you have metal based implants, prosthesis or pacemakers for example, taking meds will not interfere with MRI.

Answered 6/22/2023

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A member asked:

I am currently taking flucloxacillin antibiotics for insect bite. can i still have mri with contrast?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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