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I started taking metronidazole about 3 days ago then i started having flu like symptoms. i can't tell if this an allergic reaction from the drug or ?

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Dr. James Rotchford answered

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It depends: It clearly is best not to mix it with alcohol! i would assume it is a toxic effect of the medicine and would speak with the prescriber.

Answered 4/21/2014

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A member asked:

I started taking metronidazole about 3 days ago then i started having flu like symptoms. i can't tell if this an allergic reaction from the drug or ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Rotchford answered

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