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I am taking metronidazole 500mg twice per day for 7 days how long should i wait to drink alcohol and what are the risks if i drink while taking it?

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Drinking on Flagyl: You should wait several days after your last pill. It you drink on Flagyl it is likely that you'll be nauseous and throw up.

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