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I Went Into The Doctor Because Someone I Was Dating
Question: I went into the doctor because someone I was dating contracted trichomoniasis. Without waiting on a result, the doctor prescribed Metronidazole. He said take 2 grams there and prescribed 3 500mg pills per day for 7 days. Everywhere I read, its one or the other. Is this some type of mistake?
Brief Answer:
probably but discuss it with the treating doctor...
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
the primary regimen from trichomonas is either metronidazole 500mg bid (twice daily) for 7 days or 2grams as a single dose (only once!).
Perhaps the doctor offered two choices? I don't know...
This is something to discuss with him.
I hope I've answered your question. Please let me know if you need further assistance.
Kind Regards,
Dr Panagiotis Zografakis
probably but discuss it with the treating doctor...
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
the primary regimen from trichomonas is either metronidazole 500mg bid (twice daily) for 7 days or 2grams as a single dose (only once!).
Perhaps the doctor offered two choices? I don't know...
This is something to discuss with him.
I hope I've answered your question. Please let me know if you need further assistance.
Kind Regards,
Dr Panagiotis Zografakis
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