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Im on day 3 of 7 days bv treatment with 500mg metronidazole twice a day. i want to stop it, and change to 2g single dose of metronidazole. is it okay?
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OK: It's ok, but remember a single dose of metro is inferior in its efficacy than a week long regimen.
Answered 9/28/2016
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