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Is it safe to take metronidazole when your are 12 weeks pregnant?

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Dr. Erinn Huffman answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Yes: Metronidazole is used very commonly in pregnancy.

Dr Richards and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/3/2015

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