A 19-year-old female asked:
hi i was wondering if i could drink alcohol while taking the metronidazole topical cream 0.75% for my acne?
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Dr. Albert Melaragno answered
44 years experience Pediatrics
Should be ok: Can't think of any reason why not. Everything in moderation
Answered on Jan 18, 2015
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Dr. Joel Gallant answered
35 years experience Infectious Disease
Nothing: Alcohol is only a problem with Flagyl taken by mouth.
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Eastern answered
43 years experience Dermatology
Rosacea, not acne: Noritate is primarily prescribed for rosacea. It's a topical form of metronidazole, which is a sort of antibiotic. Some dermatologists use it for acne ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joel Gallant answered
35 years experience Infectious Disease
Not yet: You should wait 48 hours.
A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. Martin Raff answered
55 years experience Infectious Disease
Sulfa and ETOH: This should not be a major issue. You can drink moderately without fear of interaction.
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