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It's been 32 hours since my last dose of 500mg of flagyl. is it okay to drink alcohol now?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

You have probably: metabolized the flagyl sufficiently to avoid any issues but if not, the worst that happens is you will become nauseated and vomit.

Dr Namey and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/16/2017

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