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Answered 2008-06-09 05:29:12
Alcohol plus Flagyl is a potentially deadly combination. The combo can cause dire illness. The enzyme, aldehyde dehydrogenase, is inhibited which can cause violent illness. To my knowledge there is no other reason to avoid the combo. Please don't try it.
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Should you take flagyl for a repetitive PID infection?
Flagyl won't help for a repetitive PID infection.
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What should be avoided taking flagyl?
Alcohol
After a one dose treatment of flagyl how long to consume alcohol?
After a one dose treatment of Flagyl you should wait at least 48 hours before you consume alcohol. If you do not wait the recommended time, you could experience negative side effects because Flagyl interacts with alcohol.
Can cipro or flagyl be used to treat an ear infection?
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Could men take Flagyl?
Yes, men can take metronidazole (Flagyl). I have prescribed it myself to a few male patients depending on the particular infection.
Can I take cough drops when taking flagel with no side effects?
Can I take cough drops with menthol in them and Flagyl - there is menthol in the cough drops. Menthol is perhaps alcohol? Flagyl and alcohol make you vomit badly.
Is it safe to take flagyl during pregnancy?
I was just prescribed flagyl 500mg for an infection and I'm 14 wks pregnant. So I'm guessing yes.
Is it ok to use Flagyl for a bacterical infection while on your period?
yes as far as i know
Can you drink beer while taking Flagyl?
yes but you shouldn't because it weakens the medicine.
Why is there a problem drinking wine and vaginal metronidazole?
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Can one take flagyl if allergic to penicillin?
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Can you take flagyl and vicodine at the same time?
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Can you drink alcohol on antibiotics such as omincef?
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If you skip a dose of flagyl is it okay to have a drink?
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Can you take Flagyl for strep throat?
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What are the warnings for the medication flagyl?
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Can you drink wine while taking flagyl?
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