com Drinking alcohol while taking metronidazole is not recommended because the combination of metronidazole and alcohol can cause a reaction (often referred to as a disulfiram-like reaction) in some
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Metronidazole interacts with alcohol to cause unpleasant symptoms, such as nausea and vomiting, stomach cramps, “flushing” or warmth and
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How and when to take or use it
According to the healthcare experts at the Columbia University in New York, The metronidazole
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Consumption of alcoholic beverages or products containing alcohol or propylene glycol during treatment with metroNIDAZOLE is not recommended
There is a widespread myth which claims that this combination can be extremely dangerous, but the truth is that there is no concrete evidence to back these medical claims
There is some data to say that it actually does NOT cause the reaction
This medication has been found to cause severe and unpleasant reactions in some people when combined with alcohol
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking metronidazole and for at least 3 days after you stop taking it
Symptoms may include flushing, headaches, nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps
It's also used to treat conditions such as bacterial vaginosis and pelvic inflammatory disease
In rare circumstances, mixing Metronidazole
It’s used for fighting infections in your body caused by bacteria and parasites
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The chance of these problems occurring may continue for at least a day after you stop using metronidazole
Spirits have a higher concentration of alcohol (40%) than beer (5%) or wine (12%) and are often downed quickly, either in shots or with a sweet mixer
The client taking metronidazole should avoid alcohol and alcohol-containing medications for at least 48 hours after treatment is completed
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that has a limited spectrum of activity that covers various protozoans and most Gram-negative and Gram-positive anaerobic bacteria
It also can put you at risk for internal bleeding, heart problems, and difficulties in breathing
Discontinue consumption of alcohol or products containing propylene glycol during and for at least three days after therapy with metronidazole (see Metronidazole antibiotics and alcohol
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