How do metronidazole and alcohol interact?

Answer by  DrMom (854)

Alcohol should not be consumed until 48 hours after you have finished your last dose of metronidazole. There are people who have severe reactions to the combination.

Answer by  KMcRae (714)

It is definitely not safe to drink alcohol while taking metronidazole. Taking both can lead to nausea, stomach pains, accelerated heart rate and shortness of breath. These symptoms can become severe.

Answer by  BrighamMSIV (229)

Metronidazole (Flagyl (R)) will cause an increased plasma concentration of the toxic metabolites from alcohol metabolism, causing a prolonged sensation of the "hangover" effect. It is a rather unpleasant side effect, but will not cause any harm.

Answer by  pambam (892)

Studies have not really found a correlation between metronidazle, alcohol and dangerous side effects. But since antiobiotics are taken for infection, it is usually wise to avoid alcohol anyway.