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I've been taking metronidazole 500mg & ciprofloxacin 500mg together for 7 days for but still my gonorrhea has not stopped. help?

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Dr. Andrea Brand answered

See doctor: Metronidazole in combination with Ciprofloxin is not usually the first line treatment for gonorrhea. Best to see your doctor for evaluation and treatment of your infection.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/10/2016

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A member asked:

I've been taking metronidazole 500mg & ciprofloxacin 500mg together for 7 days for but still my gonorrhea has not stopped. help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrea Brand answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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