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You should not consume alcohol while you are taking Flagyl or for at least three days after you have completed therapy, since the two can interact to cause serious side effects, including intense nausea, vomiting, headache, abdominal cramps, flushing, and a racing heartbeat. In some cases, these side effects may even lead to heart or liver damage.

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Alcohol does not interact with clindamycin, so you can drink in moderation while taking it; clindamycin should not affect how your body processes alcohol after you've finished the antibiotic.

While you should not drink while taking Flagyl, most doctors recommend waiting 2-3 days after finishing the course of this antibiotic before drinking. It really just depends on the person. Some people report that they can have one drink while taking Flagyl without any problems; others say they waited a day after taking it before drinking. The safest answer is to wait 2-3 days to drink after finishing a course of Flagyl.

In general, alcohol can cause gastrointestinal problems that might slow down how well antibiotics work, but you should ask your doctor if you have questions about specific antibiotics.

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Do not consume alcohol for 48 hours after taking the last tablet in the course.

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