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How Long After Having Drink Can The Course Of Metronidazole Be Started?
I had a drink tonight and im just wondering how long before i can start my corse of metronidazole. I know you cant drink on them or 48 hours after, and alcohol should be out my system soon but how long should i wait before i can take my antibiotics, as my face is very swollen and i have a fever and need to start them very soon as im very unwell
Thu, 20 Mar 2014
hi,
In general alcohol levels in blood drops down to least with in 12-16 hours unless heavily intoxicated. you can take the drug just after that time. BUT, CAUTION!!!
Metronidazole and alcohol is a bad combination and can leave you nightmares or even more serious trouble (disulfiram like reaction), so be careful; make sure metronidazole is necessary and if not specifically required, switch to another class of drug to avoid conflict with alcohol.
ALL THE BEST.
In general alcohol levels in blood drops down to least with in 12-16 hours unless heavily intoxicated. you can take the drug just after that time. BUT, CAUTION!!!
Metronidazole and alcohol is a bad combination and can leave you nightmares or even more serious trouble (disulfiram like reaction), so be careful; make sure metronidazole is necessary and if not specifically required, switch to another class of drug to avoid conflict with alcohol.
ALL THE BEST.
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