A 36-year-old member asked:
will the alcohol in breath mints and mouthwash cause nausea if i am taking flagyl?
3 doctor answers • 11 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
No: You are correct that you should not drink alcohol when using Metronidazole (flagyl). The small amount of alcohol in a breath mint would not be enough to trigger a reaction.
6.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Kevin Passeranswered
Child Psychiatry 35 years experience
Not usually: There is such a small amount of alcohol in mints you should not have a problem. Mouthwash usually does contain alcohol, but you should be fine as long as you don't swallow it. I wouldn't worry about it.
6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Robert Brodskyanswered
Dentistry 58 years experience
Probably not: Too little to cause a problem.
5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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