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Nausea, Dizziness, Pale Skin, Ear Infection. Cure For Symptoms?
hi , i have been feeling sick and dizzy for a week now, i had a lot to drink two days before xmas, im not sure if its related drink has never had this effect on me before. two days ago i had another drink and the next day i was so dizzy i went pale and neary passed out, please can you tell me whats wrong with me it was a scary experence. i also had an ear infection a few weeks ago i was given treatment but my ears do not feel like its totaly healed thankyou
Mon, 7 Oct 2013
Most probably you have been given metronidazole or a similar drug for that infection which causes a disulfiram like reaction with alcohol. The problem should resolve with in few days.
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