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Is It Safe To Take 'metronidazole' During Pregnancy?
Hello, im 30 weeks pregnant. yesterday was diagnosed with "entamoeba histolytica", CYST 4-7/HPF, TROPHOZOITE 2-5/ HPF. i was told to take metronidazole 500mg 3 times a day for 1 week. im very conserned about my baby,how this madicine can affect it?thank you!
Mon, 7 Jul 2014
Hello ma'am and welcome.
The use of metronidazole during pregnancy is still under discussion, but is certainly advised against in most cases. It is in fact a case of weighing risks versus benefits. There have been various effects like low birth weight of the ba y, premature birth, etc. Please discuss this in detail with your doctor.
Hope this helps.
Best wishes.
The use of metronidazole during pregnancy is still under discussion, but is certainly advised against in most cases. It is in fact a case of weighing risks versus benefits. There have been various effects like low birth weight of the ba y, premature birth, etc. Please discuss this in detail with your doctor.
Hope this helps.
Best wishes.
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