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If i was prescribed metronidazole & fluconazole but just started my period before starting treatment what do i do?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Keep taking the medications. Menstruation makes no difference.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 7/30/2023

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