Metronidazole Interaction with Alcohol

Metronidazole Interactions with Alcohol

• When metronidazole is taken with alcohol unpleasant side effects such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, flushing and tachycardia maybe experienced.
• It is best to avoid alcohol for at least one full day after taking this medication (1^✔ ✔Trusted Source
  Alonzo, M. M., Lewis, T. V., & Miller, J. L. (2019). Disulfiram-like Reaction With Metronidazole: An Unsuspected Culprit. The journal of pediatric pharmacology and therapeutics: JPPT: the official journal of PPAG, 24(5), 445-449.
  
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When and How to Take Metronidazole

• Metronidazole is available in the form of a tablet, an extended-release tablet, and as a capsule to be taken orally (by mouth).
• Capsules can be taken with or without food. If the medication upsets your stomach, it is best to take it with a meal.
• The extended-release tablet should be taken without food, at least 1 hour before or after a meal.
• Swallow this tablet as a whole instead of crushing, chewing or breaking it.
• Follow the directions exactly as given on the prescription label. Take the medication at the same time every day for better results.
• Do not exceed or skip the dose. If you miss it, take the medication as soon as you remember.
• The infection may not be completely treated if taking metronidazole is stopped too soon or doses are skipped, and the bacteria may become resistant to metronidazole (2^✔ ✔Trusted Source
  National Library of Medicine: Metronidazole MedlinePlus Drug Information.
  
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