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* Resolves in 2 to 24 weeks
 
* Resolves in 2 to 24 weeks
 
* Usually reversible but takes time
 
* Usually reversible but takes time
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[[Category:Antibiotics]]

Revision as of 20:07, 15 August 2019

Adverse Reactions

Peripheral neuropathy

  • Starts after 4 weeks or 42 grams
  • Free radicals causing nerve damage, and metronidazole causes degeneration
  • Resolves in 2 to 24 weeks
  • Usually reversible but takes time