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Can Metronidazole Be Taken 24 Hours After Alcohol Consumption?

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Posted on Wed, 15 Feb 2017
Question: I had 4 drinks by noon yesterday, then stopped. Can I begin metronidazole by noon today? (24 hrs) XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
it's probably OK

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

it's not very easy to answer but 24 hours would be OK for many individuals. It depends a lot on your metabolism. The problem is that even low concentrations of alcohol may cause interaction with metronidazole so all of it has to be eliminated to avoid the side effects. For most persons 24 hours should be enough though. If you have liver disease then perhaps you should consider delaying it a little bit more. It also depends on the reason you have to take it. For a serious infections you shouldn't risk waiting. For a mild infection (Helicobacter pylori eradication for example) it can be delayed safely.

I hope it helps!
Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (12 minutes later)
Thank you for your thorough answer, Doctor.
My disease which was recently found from my stool sample is c. diff.
I understand this can be serios and will tale 500 mg three times a day for 10 days.
If you have any comments on this please let me know.
Thank you. XXXXXXX XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Cl. difficile may be or become serious

Detailed Answer:
You're welcome!

Cl. difficile colitis is a pretty good reason to take it. In case it does cause trouble, your doctor can also consider vancomycin treatment which is more effective and does not interact with alcohol.

Kind Regards!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Can Metronidazole Be Taken 24 Hours After Alcohol Consumption?

Brief Answer: it's probably OK Detailed Answer: Hello, it's not very easy to answer but 24 hours would be OK for many individuals. It depends a lot on your metabolism. The problem is that even low concentrations of alcohol may cause interaction with metronidazole so all of it has to be eliminated to avoid the side effects. For most persons 24 hours should be enough though. If you have liver disease then perhaps you should consider delaying it a little bit more. It also depends on the reason you have to take it. For a serious infections you shouldn't risk waiting. For a mild infection (Helicobacter pylori eradication for example) it can be delayed safely. I hope it helps! Kind Regards!