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What Are The Effects Of Stopping Metronidazole Flagyl During Pregnancy?

hi, I m currently 2 mos pregnant and taking Metronidazole flagyl medication as prescribe by my ob, I want to stop it now because I read online that it is not safe for my baby. What will happen if I stop taking the medication. Please advise. Thank you.
Tue, 27 Oct 2015
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Why were you on metronidazole? It's antibiotic and we generally don't prescribe it in first trimester until there is strong reason for it. You can stop it only after consulting your doctor who has prescribed it.
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What Are The Effects Of Stopping Metronidazole Flagyl During Pregnancy?

Why were you on metronidazole? It s antibiotic and we generally don t prescribe it in first trimester until there is strong reason for it. You can stop it only after consulting your doctor who has prescribed it.