IC Metronidazole and alcohol??

Question

This medicine is used for bacterial vaginosis. Does anyone know what happens if alcohol is consumed during this time u are taking this medicine?

Additional Details

i know it can cause you to get sick...but what happens. i ate something with alcohol in it and didnt realize it.

Answer 1

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welll, which do you want? the textbook answer or real life experience? OK, Well, just in case I'll give both.

Text book - NEVER consume alcohol while taking other medications.

Actually - most medication can tolerate alcohol, but flagyl (metronidazole) is a little sensitive. Many people can take it just fine and consume alcohol without any problems. It does however decrease the efficiency of the medicine.

In a slight percentage of people mixing flagyl and alcohol produces an "exorcist" like effect of projectile vomiting.

Only one way to find out.... (good luck!)

Source(s):

administered the medication, taken the medication myself (for other reasons) and had friends that have been on the medicine.

Answer 2

It can cause you to get very sick. You cannot drink alcohol when you take this or any other medication. Drugs and alcohol do not mix.