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Is The Intake Of Flagyl Advisable When You Are Pregnant?

I am 5 weeks pregnant and went for my 1st prenatal visit yesterday. The Dr told me I had the start of BV and prescribed me Flagyl. I ve read different accounts online about this medication. Is it safe to take this early in my pregnancy & is there something else that can be prescribed that is safer?
Mon, 22 Sep 2014
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Hello ma'am and welcome.

Flagyl is a very effective medication, and all medications during pregnancy have to be prescribed after weighing pros and cons. If the benefits are more than the risks, then it is usually prescribed. I do not think much harm should come from the use of flagyl, so continue this as prescribed and all should be well soon.

Hope this helps.

Best wishes.
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Is The Intake Of Flagyl Advisable When You Are Pregnant?

Hello ma am and welcome. Flagyl is a very effective medication, and all medications during pregnancy have to be prescribed after weighing pros and cons. If the benefits are more than the risks, then it is usually prescribed. I do not think much harm should come from the use of flagyl, so continue this as prescribed and all should be well soon. Hope this helps. Best wishes.