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Is Alcohol Consumption Safe While On Metronidazole?
Question: i have chlamydia and i wanted to know if your drinking will metronidazole work while alcohole is in your system
on the bottle it said dont take with alcohol but i started drinking before i read this so i just wanted to konw if it would be ok to take the pill anyway
on the bottle it said dont take with alcohol but i started drinking before i read this so i just wanted to konw if it would be ok to take the pill anyway
Brief Answer:
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
Drinking alcohol while taking metronidazole is absolutely contraindicated. This can lead to a severe reaction.
I would not recommend taking metronidazole for at least 24 hours. Please contact your primary care physician who may recommend a brand new prescription to make sure you have adequate treatment.
Thank you again for sending the question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
Drinking alcohol while taking metronidazole is absolutely contraindicated. This can lead to a severe reaction.
I would not recommend taking metronidazole for at least 24 hours. Please contact your primary care physician who may recommend a brand new prescription to make sure you have adequate treatment.
Thank you again for sending the question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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