Can I drink alcohol the day after I stop taking metronidazole?

21-year-old woman2 years ago

Hello, I finished my antibiotics last night, they are metronidazole, I took the last two last night, can I have an alcoholic drink today?

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Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Hello ma'am, it is usually recommended to wait at least 2 to 3 days after the end of the treatment. This is because it can cause quite unpleasant side effects in some people.

Sincerely,

Tom Samaha, pharmacist

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