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Augmentin and Metronidazole taken concurrently

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I am being treated for gum inflammation (I guess it would be considered gingivitis) and was prescribed Metronizadole and Augmentin. I would like to know if I can take these consecutively and not concurrently. I was told that taking these concurrently is necessary to prevent stomach problems that might occur from Augmentin. Is this true?

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It is better to take the medication Augmentin and Metronidazole concurrently. Augmentin is the antibiotic which attacks the aerobic bacteria and Metronidazole t

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