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Took 2g single dose of metronidazole. online says wait 48 hrs before drinking, but that is general & not dose-specific. how long should i wait? more?

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Wait 72hrs: I always recommend my patients wait 72hrs before any alcohol intake after taking Flagyl.

Answered 2/5/2015

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