Tag: Concurrent treatment

While both are antibiotics, metronidazole is typically used for anaerobic infections like Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), and nitrofurantoin is prescribed for Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). It is possible to be prescribed both for concurrent infections, and when taken together, the primary concern is the increased risk of certain side effects, rather than a direct drug interaction.

Approximately 10% of women may experience a vaginal yeast infection after antibiotic treatment with metronidazole. This is a common and often confusing scenario for patients asking, "Can I take metronidazole while having a yeast infection?" The answer is that metronidazole is an antibiotic that does not treat fungal infections, and addressing both conditions requires a coordinated, dual-treatment approach under a doctor's supervision.