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Can nitrofurantoin and metronidazole be taken together?

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Yes: yes, but it will increase the possibility of nausea

Dr Husar agreed

Answered 4/13/2021

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Is it safe to take nitrofurantoin 100mg 2xday with metronidazole 500mg every 6 hours. Taking 1 for UTI and the other for bacterial vaginosis?

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