Question 1

can i drink alcohol while using vaginal metronidazole metrogel? it isn't the oral pills so i was unsure.

Accepted Answer

In theory, there may: be a reaction since some metronidazole may be absorbed into the bloodstream through the vaginal mucosa.  When it occurs, it's unpleasant to be sure.  Since alcohol consumption isn't vital to your health, you'd be wise to avoid it until about 3 days after you've finished your course of Metrogel Vaginal.  Dr. Anne

Question 2

can i drink alcohol while taking metrogel vaginal gel?

Accepted Answer

: I would avoid it. The absorption of the medication into the blood of this gel is not as much through vaginal membranes  as it would be if you take it in pill form. However, your body can develop a very nauseating reaction if even a small amount of the med enters your blood.

Question 3

can you safely drink alcohol while using topical metronidazole cream on face for 8 weeks? package insert says no but nurse says it's okay to drink on the topical cream. which is correct? scared of bad reaction?

Accepted Answer

: Respect the "package insert" about not using alcohol while on "topical metronidazole", but ask your dermatologist or physician who prescribed the topical medication to provide alternative treatment , if the use of alcohol is desired.

Question 4

can i drink alcohol while taking metronidazole?

Accepted Answer

No: You should avoid alcohol while taking this med.

Question 5

i took 8 250 mg of metronidazole all at once how long does it take in tell i can drink alcohol?

Accepted Answer

No need to wait: Even though common advice is that alcohol can cause nausea and vomiting when mixed with metronidazole, in fact it doesn't happen, or so rarely it can be ignored. See http://www.mdedge.com/internalmedicinenews/article/102639/infectious-diseases/metronidazole-and-alcohol

Question 6

i know you can't drink alcohol for 48hrs after taking metronidazole. but what about beforehand? how long do i have to wait after drinking to take it?

Accepted Answer

Same: Depending on how much you drink, at least 48 hours.

Question 7

prescribed metronidazole topical cream to apply to face 2x day. pharmacy paper stapled to rx says avoid alcohol while using but nurse says that's only for oral version. is it safe to drink alcohol with topical cream? so many contradicting views?

Accepted Answer

: Even oral metronidazole is entirely safe with alcohol. It was long believed the two together could cause nausea and vomiting, but that is now known to be erroneous. In STD clinics (where MTZ orally is used in hundreds of patients a year), we no longer give the alcohol warning and nobody reports vomiting. For sure no issue with application on the skin. Of course always drink in moderation!

Question 8

when after taking my last dose of metronidazole can i drink alcohol?

Accepted Answer

72 hours: My usual answer to that is 72 hours, just to be totally sure that the drug has cleared completely out of your system.  I'd rather be safe than sorry with that one, knowing how sick it makes people!

Question 9

if i only took one metronidazole tablet will i be okay to drink alcohol the next day ?

Accepted Answer

No for 48 hours: Manufacturers are advising to abstain from alcohol for 48 hours after stopping  metronidazole.

Question 10

can you drink alcohol 36 hours after taking metronidazole 0.75 vagibal gel. only used 2 applications?

Accepted Answer

: By Drugs.com: patients treated with metronidazole topical should avoid using any products containing alcohol or propylene glycol during and for up to 3 days until after completion of therapy.

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Can you drink alcohol while using metrogel

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Can i drink alcohol while using vaginal metronidazole metrogel? it isn't the oral pills so i was unsure.

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Can i drink alcohol while taking metrogel vaginal gel?

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Can you safely drink alcohol while using topical metronidazole cream on face for 8 weeks? package insert says no but nurse says it's okay to drink on the topical cream. which is correct? scared of bad reaction?

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Can i drink alcohol while taking metronidazole?

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I took 8 250 mg of metronidazole all at once how long does it take in tell i can drink alcohol?

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I know you can't drink alcohol for 48hrs after taking metronidazole. but what about beforehand? how long do i have to wait after drinking to take it?

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Prescribed metronidazole topical cream to apply to face 2x day. pharmacy paper stapled to rx says avoid alcohol while using but nurse says that's only for oral version. is it safe to drink alcohol with topical cream? so many contradicting views?

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When after taking my last dose of metronidazole can i drink alcohol?

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If i only took one metronidazole tablet will i be okay to drink alcohol the next day ?

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Can you drink alcohol 36 hours after taking metronidazole 0.75 vagibal gel. only used 2 applications?

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