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When can i start breastfeeding again after taking metronidazole and levaquin; i started them on the 16th of may and finished them on the 25th of may.
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Breastfeeding & meds: Based on your medications especially levaquin, (levofloxacin) i would wait at least 48 hours to resume breastfeeding.
Answered 11/27/2014
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