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How Long Will Metronidazole Take To Show Effect?
Question: how long does it take for metronidazole to work in men for NSU?
Brief Answer:
Non specific urethritis treatment
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for contacting HCM with your health care concerns and questions
You are wondering how metronidazole treats NSU or non specific urethritis. Since NSU does not have a specific type of bacteria causing the infection we use a broad spectrum antibiotic like metronidazole which has coverage against both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria and most STDs. Metronidazole will also treat trichomonas parasitic infection that may also cause NSU.
I recommend you continue taking your medication and avoid alcohol as metronidazole will cause severe nausea when you drink alcohol while on metronidazole
In summary
1. NSU is a bacterial or parasitic infection of the urethra
2. Metronidazole will treat the bacterial and the parasitic infections that may cause NSU
3. Take the medication as directed
4. Avoid alcohol as there is a drug interaction of metronidazole and alcohol that causes severe nausea and vomiting
I hope I answered your question. Please contact HCM again with your health care questions or concerns.
Non specific urethritis treatment
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for contacting HCM with your health care concerns and questions
You are wondering how metronidazole treats NSU or non specific urethritis. Since NSU does not have a specific type of bacteria causing the infection we use a broad spectrum antibiotic like metronidazole which has coverage against both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria and most STDs. Metronidazole will also treat trichomonas parasitic infection that may also cause NSU.
I recommend you continue taking your medication and avoid alcohol as metronidazole will cause severe nausea when you drink alcohol while on metronidazole
In summary
1. NSU is a bacterial or parasitic infection of the urethra
2. Metronidazole will treat the bacterial and the parasitic infections that may cause NSU
3. Take the medication as directed
4. Avoid alcohol as there is a drug interaction of metronidazole and alcohol that causes severe nausea and vomiting
I hope I answered your question. Please contact HCM again with your health care questions or concerns.
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