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Does Azithromycin Interact With Metronidazole?

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Posted on Sat, 8 Oct 2016
Question: i was given a prescription for azithromycin in combination with metronidazole to treat a persistent dental abscess. is this a safe therapy?
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Answered by Dr. Ralph Chambers (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Hello. Yes it's safe

Detailed Answer:
Hello. The two antibiotics treat two different kinds of bacteria but they can be used together and not cause any side effects or harm.

Please let me know if you need any more information.
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Does Azithromycin Interact With Metronidazole?

Brief Answer: Hello. Yes it's safe Detailed Answer: Hello. The two antibiotics treat two different kinds of bacteria but they can be used together and not cause any side effects or harm. Please let me know if you need any more information.