HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I'm on metronidazole for a bacterial infection 500 mg. i took my last pill on thursday morning. can i drink tonight?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Not a great idea: If ur just getting over an infection, ur body has been working hard with the help of those antibiotics to get 'you' better. Drinking alcohol is not really a good idea. There is a known drug reaction with alcohol. That said, the 'half-life' of metronidazole is relatively short, so after a few days it is washed out of ur system. Still, I would be against 'partying' after what you've just been thru.

Answered 8/9/2014

3.8k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have a bacterial infection on my arm from a cut. I have metronidazole i was planning on taking for trich treatment, will this work for both?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Im 18 and i keep having yeast and bacterial infections and im on metronidazole but it still looks like cottage cheese and i don't have std's?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Gotten c. Diff twice from taking metronidazole for a bacterial infection. I thought metronidazole treated c. Diff?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Diagnosed with Bacterial Vaginosis.Taking metronidazole 500mg.Is this going to cause a yeast infection and how can I prevent that?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Recently had bacterial vaginosis and a yeast infection. Still think I have bv- treated with metronidazole + fluconazole, discharge white. Thoughts?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

On third day of metronidazole vaginal gel for bacterial infection. After 5 nights, will a yeast infection occur or is only with orally taken pills?
I was taking metronidazole 500mg for a yeast infection/bacteria infection for about a week now i'm still having pains.Why is that what do that mean?
Hi, I just got done taking metronidazole for my bacterial infection and now I am suffering discomfort again? I'm really worried as to what it could be
Can I take pepto bismol to help with nausea while Im on metronidazole for a bacterial infection?
Took metronidazole for bacteria infection for seven days after treatment was finished i had sex a few weeks late and had fishy odor during sex?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.