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Drinking alcohol on metronidazole. is this okay?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No: It could cause a very unpleasant "antabuse-like reaction." not dangerous, but no fun. Wait until at least 48 hours after your last dose.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/6/2023

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No: From personal experience as well as from patients who have done this, it is a very unpleasant and unnecessary experience. You are not likely to do it twice.

Answered 10/4/2016

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