Comments on: Alcohol and Flagyl = disulfiram rxn? Where're the data, dood?! http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html Life on the pharm Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:13:46 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Jec http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html/comment-page-6#comment-185800 Jec Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:52:26 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html#comment-185800 Was on 200mg t.d.s Sat-Wed for gum infection. Like many others avoided mouthwash (JUST when I needed it, argh) and had the last pill at 9pm last night. No stomach upset whilst on them, as warned by dentist, and things orally have cleared up a treat. Have something to celebrate with the BF so got some Chardonnay (yes, another Bridget Jones *sigh*) and it took about 20 mins of staring balefully at a glass of it before I came across this site, prostrated myself before the genius of the OP and took the plunge. Halfway through glass one, flushed cheeks (hardly surprising after a week off the sauce) fear of vom receding. Will post again tomorrow. Was on 200mg t.d.s Sat-Wed for gum infection. Like many others avoided mouthwash (JUST when I needed it, argh) and had the last pill at 9pm last night. No stomach upset whilst on them, as warned by dentist, and things orally have cleared up a treat.

Have something to celebrate with the BF so got some Chardonnay (yes, another Bridget Jones *sigh*) and it took about 20 mins of staring balefully at a glass of it before I came across this site, prostrated myself before the genius of the OP and took the plunge.

Halfway through glass one, flushed cheeks (hardly surprising after a week off the sauce) fear of vom receding. Will post again tomorrow.

]]> By: max http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html/comment-page-6#comment-185235 max Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:44:07 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html#comment-185235 i took metro 2 hrs ago, and now finishing second bottle of beer. nothing happened so far i took metro 2 hrs ago, and now finishing second bottle of beer. nothing happened so far

]]> By: Stacy http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html/comment-page-6#comment-185230 Stacy Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:55:37 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html#comment-185230 I ended up in the hospital last week after throwing up for a few days. It started out every few hours, but by day three I was throwing up constantly and when I began puking blood I went to the ER. I ended up being admitted for three days. Turns out I have many stomach ulcers and a bad UTI. I was given Metro by IV for three days and when I was discharged was given a scrip for Metro 500mg three times a day. I was given a packet of info about mixing alcohol and Metro the first day I was in the hospital. I just stuck it in my bag and forgot about it. Well, yesterday was Valentine's Day. I live in Phoenix and it is in the upper 70's. So, I told my boyfriend I wanted to lay by the pool and drink pina coladas. Plus, my "snowbird" neighbors from Canada, who drink everyday, were having a little party on their patio. Why not?, They are retired, they deserve it. Anyway, I remembered getting that paper about one of my meds, so I pulled it out and read it. Well, you all know, they put the fear of death in you, no mouthwash, cough syrup etc... Plus the pharmacist warned me to absolutely NOT drink alcohol with it. I was really worried! I did take Antabuse when I was a teenager to make my parents chill out. So, I did know what could happen. Anyway... I pulled out the laptop and came across your informative and amusing site. My boyfriend and I said this is cool, just start slow and see what happens. Well, I hung out by the pool, drank my frozen drinks, then partied with the Canadians. Not a thing happened to me except I had a great time. My boyfriend on the other hand, who is not on meds, got completely wasted and hit about every wall in the house and landed on the kitchen floor! I could only laugh. One thing I did do was stay away from the strong vodka soda's which I normally drink. So, thank you for your great information. Because of you I had a great V-day, just not a happy ending, thanks to the boyfriend (;. Take care I ended up in the hospital last week after throwing up for a few days. It started out every few hours, but by day three I was throwing up constantly and when I began puking blood I went to the ER. I ended up being admitted for three days. Turns out I have many stomach ulcers and a bad UTI. I was given Metro by IV for three days and when I was discharged was given a scrip for Metro 500mg three times a day. I was given a packet of info about mixing alcohol and Metro the first day I was in the hospital. I just stuck it in my bag and forgot about it. Well, yesterday was Valentine's Day. I live in Phoenix and it is in the upper 70's. So, I told my boyfriend I wanted to lay by the pool and drink pina coladas. Plus, my "snowbird" neighbors from Canada, who drink everyday, were having a little party on their patio. Why not?, They are retired, they deserve it. Anyway, I remembered getting that paper about one of my meds, so I pulled it out and read it.

Well, you all know, they put the fear of death in you, no mouthwash, cough syrup etc… Plus the pharmacist warned me to absolutely NOT drink alcohol with it. I was really worried! I did take Antabuse when I was a teenager to make my parents chill out. So, I did know what could happen. Anyway… I pulled out the laptop and came across your informative and amusing site. My boyfriend and I said this is cool, just start slow and see what happens. Well, I hung out by the pool, drank my frozen drinks, then partied with the Canadians. Not a thing happened to me except I had a great time. My boyfriend on the other hand, who is not on meds, got completely wasted and hit about every wall in the house and landed on the kitchen floor! I could only laugh. One thing I did do was stay away from the strong vodka soda's which I normally drink.

So, thank you for your great information. Because of you I had a great V-day, just not a happy ending, thanks to the boyfriend (;.

Take care

]]> By: Micky (f) http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html/comment-page-6#comment-185153 Micky (f) Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:13:14 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html#comment-185153 With not feeling well for a couple of weeks, eventually causing enough of an issue to require a doc visit; I was diagnosed with BV. The PA prescribed metro gel, one dose inserted nightly for 5 days. One health concern slightly improved, but I continued to fall more and more into ill health (fever, aches, chills, fatigue, and overwhelming awful feelings like a severe flu). In calling the PA for follow-up, they then prescribed the metro pills (generic), 500mg twice a day for 7 days. I was heavily warned not to drink any kind of liquor from the nurse and the pharmacist, but, nothing so far as not swishing mouth wash or using hand sanitizers. lol And strongly told to eat with each dose! I have made sure to eat yogurt and fill my tummy to protect it from GI repercussions. I am flowing right along while taking these, with no major side issues to report. :) <> In my daily routine, I drink a couple/few cans of beer - continued through-out the gel treatment with no ill effects. And with the pills, I continued to have a few beers; but, changed to a couple of stiff vodka drinks last night. I am feeling a bit woozy/drowsy this morning, but, I know it will fade away sooner or later. I don't know if it was because of the vodka drinks and getting too much of a buzz combined with the pills or not. More than likely, it is the infection leaving my body; and having been so ill for far too long, that my body has much further to come back to being healthy. Also that I am now more dehydrated than "normal" with the vodka and taking these strong pills --- that alone can cause the woozy feelings. So, be sure to drink water, lots of water, and keep it going long after you end the medications. Help keep your system fresh flowing, detoxify, and aid in healing. With not feeling well for a couple of weeks, eventually causing enough of an issue to require a doc visit; I was diagnosed with BV. The PA prescribed metro gel, one dose inserted nightly for 5 days. One health concern slightly improved, but I continued to fall more and more into ill health (fever, aches, chills, fatigue, and overwhelming awful feelings like a severe flu). In calling the PA for follow-up, they then prescribed the metro pills (generic), 500mg twice a day for 7 days.

I was heavily warned not to drink any kind of liquor from the nurse and the pharmacist, but, nothing so far as not swishing mouth wash or using hand sanitizers. lol And strongly told to eat with each dose! I have made sure to eat yogurt and fill my tummy to protect it from GI repercussions. I am flowing right along while taking these, with no major side issues to report. :) <>

In my daily routine, I drink a couple/few cans of beer – continued through-out the gel treatment with no ill effects. And with the pills, I continued to have a few beers; but, changed to a couple of stiff vodka drinks last night. I am feeling a bit woozy/drowsy this morning, but, I know it will fade away sooner or later.

I don't know if it was because of the vodka drinks and getting too much of a buzz combined with the pills or not. More than likely, it is the infection leaving my body; and having been so ill for far too long, that my body has much further to come back to being healthy.

Also that I am now more dehydrated than "normal" with the vodka and taking these strong pills — that alone can cause the woozy feelings.

So, be sure to drink water, lots of water, and keep it going long after you end the medications. Help keep your system fresh flowing, detoxify, and aid in healing.

]]> By: lulux http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html/comment-page-6#comment-183498 lulux Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:41:31 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html#comment-183498 good summary of the evidence out there.. I am female, 21 years old, 165cm (approx 5'6''), 54kgs (approx 123 lbs) have possible pseudomembranous collitis and have been prescribed 400mg metronidazole x3 a day. I am an antibiotic warrior. I have been on a few rounds of Keflex the last few months for reoccuring folliculitis. Apart from that, I'm quite healthy. I wasn't warned emphatically about taking alcohol at all with this antibiotic. But I noticed the pharmicist had gone to the extra trouble of adding her own warning label on the side of my bottle so of course...straight to google. It's my 21st party this weekend. I'm not going to drink heavily at all..but I intend to have a few glasses of bubbly with my friends considering ive been organising it for so long..hopefully my results concur with the majority of the other posters in regards to tolerance. Will post up Sunday morning! good summary of the evidence out there..

I am female, 21 years old, 165cm (approx 5'6"), 54kgs (approx 123 lbs) have possible pseudomembranous collitis and have been prescribed 400mg metronidazole x3 a day.

I am an antibiotic warrior. I have been on a few rounds of Keflex the last few months for reoccuring folliculitis. Apart from that, I'm quite healthy.

I wasn't warned emphatically about taking alcohol at all with this antibiotic. But I noticed the pharmicist had gone to the extra trouble of adding her own warning label on the side of my bottle so of course…straight to google.

It's my 21st party this weekend. I'm not going to drink heavily at all..but I intend to have a few glasses of bubbly with my friends considering ive been organising it for so long..hopefully my results concur with the majority of the other posters in regards to tolerance. Will post up Sunday morning!

]]> By: Tracy http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html/comment-page-6#comment-183171 Tracy Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:00:33 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html#comment-183171 A common theme running through many of the posts is the huge over-consumption of alcohol, whether or not on Flagyl. It's good to know that one can enjoy a drink or possibly two while taking Flagyl, however many of these posts indicate alcoholic drinking patterns i.e. throwing away a beneficial antibiotic so they can drink large amounts of alcohol. I do appreciate the thoughtful and analytical article. Too many times, medical professionals, as well as the general public will pass on anecdotal information for so long that it turns into "we all know". Yes? Based upon? A common theme running through many of the posts is the huge over-consumption of alcohol, whether or not on Flagyl.

It's good to know that one can enjoy a drink or possibly two while taking Flagyl, however many of these posts indicate alcoholic drinking patterns i.e. throwing away a beneficial antibiotic so they can drink large amounts of alcohol.

I do appreciate the thoughtful and analytical article. Too many times, medical professionals, as well as the general public will pass on anecdotal information for so long that it turns into "we all know". Yes? Based upon?

]]> By: Mariella http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html/comment-page-6#comment-183170 Mariella Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:16:53 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html#comment-183170 Ok, I originally had read this entire thread because I was worried about whether or not I would be deathly ill from consuming a few drinks while taking Metronidazole. Here's some info first: I am taking 500mg every 12 hrs for a week. I am female and weigh about 155 lbs. Because I had no idea how the alcohol would affect me, I decided to take it reallllly slow. So i started by having just one drink (one shot of vodka mixed with diet coke) an hour. I did this for two hours, then took my pill (with a small granola bar) and then had a drink right after taking the pill. I felt no ill effects and certainly was not drunk at all. So you can definitely drink when taking this antibiotic, just don't drink as much as you usually do thinking you will get hammered as usual--I'm sure if I were to have drank more in a shorter amount of time I just would have gotten drunker faster. Ok, I originally had read this entire thread because I was worried about whether or not I would be deathly ill from consuming a few drinks while taking Metronidazole. Here's some info first: I am taking 500mg every 12 hrs for a week. I am female and weigh about 155 lbs. Because I had no idea how the alcohol would affect me, I decided to take it reallllly slow. So i started by having just one drink (one shot of vodka mixed with diet coke) an hour. I did this for two hours, then took my pill (with a small granola bar) and then had a drink right after taking the pill. I felt no ill effects and certainly was not drunk at all. So you can definitely drink when taking this antibiotic, just don't drink as much as you usually do thinking you will get hammered as usual–I'm sure if I were to have drank more in a shorter amount of time I just would have gotten drunker faster.

]]> By: Laura http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html/comment-page-6#comment-183024 Laura Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:38:09 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html#comment-183024 Ok ok. You've convinced me. I'm going to enjoy my dinner with some wine, see how I feel from there. And then go out and party all night. Thank you for clarifying, I cannot wait any longer to go out and drink (I am a college student who's missed out on a lot of parties during my dosage). If however I do get sick..there will be a mch meaner blog tomorrow morning..just kidding. Thanks again for your informative post. Ok ok. You've convinced me. I'm going to enjoy my dinner with some wine, see how I feel from there. And then go out and party all night. Thank you for clarifying, I cannot wait any longer to go out and drink (I am a college student who's missed out on a lot of parties during my dosage). If however I do get sick..there will be a mch meaner blog tomorrow morning..just kidding. Thanks again for your informative post.

]]> By: ellen http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html/comment-page-6#comment-183023 ellen Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:21:18 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html#comment-183023 I took my first dose today around 6pm with dinner. I felt a bit nauseous about 30 minutes later, but my stomach soon calmed down. I've had a bad cold for the past few days as well, and have been so exhausted, so I wanted something to knock me out tonight. Without even thinking, I took some NyQuil. As soon as I did it, I paused, and nearly smacked myself in the forehead, since it has alcohol with it. However, I feel fine (apart from the NyQuil making me sleepy!) and reading this article soothed my nerves. I plan to avoid alcohol while on this medication, but I can't imagine taking such a small amount is that bad for you. I took my first dose today around 6pm with dinner. I felt a bit nauseous about 30 minutes later, but my stomach soon calmed down. I've had a bad cold for the past few days as well, and have been so exhausted, so I wanted something to knock me out tonight. Without even thinking, I took some NyQuil. As soon as I did it, I paused, and nearly smacked myself in the forehead, since it has alcohol with it. However, I feel fine (apart from the NyQuil making me sleepy!) and reading this article soothed my nerves. I plan to avoid alcohol while on this medication, but I can't imagine taking such a small amount is that bad for you.

]]> By: Maya http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html/comment-page-6#comment-183022 Maya Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:31:52 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html#comment-183022 Reading this was hysterical....I feel just like most of you..Last Flagyl an hour ago. Refrained from drinking the last 7 days and SHIT,,,,what a complete nightmare...I feel as if I may need AA now..Can't WAIT to drink tomorrow and I can't believe I made it 7 whole days freaking out..Cranky 33 yr old sober bitch I was for sure..Hoping not to get any bad reaction tomorrow..doubtful..Good luck to you all !!!! Reading this was hysterical….I feel just like most of you..Last Flagyl an hour ago. Refrained from drinking the last 7 days and SHIT,,,,what a complete nightmare…I feel as if I may need AA now..Can't WAIT to drink tomorrow and I can't believe I made it 7 whole days freaking out..Cranky 33 yr old sober bitch I was for sure..Hoping not to get any bad reaction tomorrow..doubtful..Good luck to you all !!!!

]]> By: nicky http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html/comment-page-6#comment-183021 nicky Sat, 09 Jan 2010 20:11:18 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html#comment-183021 Well hello again, as you can quess i obviously did not die last night. I was'nt even sick and i didnt have a bad head. i would say that i felt a buzz and a bit drunk quicker than normall but thats it! Least i know now.. thanks again and will go get a large glass of wine as its saturday night... yeay!!! xx Well hello again, as you can quess i obviously did not die last night. I was'nt even sick and i didnt have a bad head. i would say that i felt a buzz and a bit drunk quicker than normall but thats it!

Least i know now..

thanks again and will go get a large glass of wine as its saturday night… yeay!!!

xx

]]> By: nicky http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html/comment-page-6#comment-183020 nicky Fri, 08 Jan 2010 23:53:03 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html#comment-183020 Hi there, Wow what an amazing blog.. luv it!! have to say that i have gone a week without the wine and could not leave it any longer, hence me looking up the facts on alcohol whilst on the tabs.. Am so chuffed i found this fantastic account of peoples experiances! I would like to add to it if i may.. Firstly, thank you for the person that has started this,without you we would not be able to share our thoughts etc.. well done you!! secondly.. i have now had a bottle of wine and can normally drink at least 2 (not that i am proud about that) but tonight i am only drinking the one, i feel that its all i need.. i have the buzz feeling and feel very happy that i have so far not died..lol... i will post again to let you know if i am alive and kicking tommorrow!! i feel that on the t abs it gives you a bit of a buzz when drinking but then i am an addictive person so please please dont take my word for it!! Do's and Don'ts Do's Think about how your affected by alcohol in general. IF you are not able to take much then don't drink, Not because its the drink and tabs mixed but maybe you are a person that can be sick quite easily.. I am not that type of person!!! The tablets can make you feel sick on there own,, they did not with me at all, infact i felt nothing but happiness that my infection of my wisdom tooth was easing.. Thank god.. lol.. 1. take tab in morn 2. make sure you eat 3. miss tab at night if you are drinking. Dont 1. take the tablet and drink at the same time 2. drink loads and then take the tab b4 bed!! big no no!! 3. if you have reactions to tablets and can be sick quite easily then dont drink full stop!! I can drink and can take my wine but i was sooooo worried after reading up on the facts untill i came across this blog and thought i would do a trial myself.... so far so good. infact feeling pretty good,,lol.. but in the process have realized that i must have a drink problem as i struggled to last 6 days without wine..lol.. AA here i come... and i dont mean the car brake down company..lol... If your a hard nut then i think you will be fine but if your a sensitive person to tablets then i think you should avoid drinking.. thanks to everyone for giving me such an entertaining evening by reading your comments.. ps.. hope i dont die tonight..lol.. Love and hugs Nicky..xx pps. I am 33 yr old woman with 3 kids, have been on tabs for 5 days at 400mg, one, twice a day. AA Here i come..lol.. love my wine thought... obviously!! lol Hi there, Wow what an amazing blog.. luv it!! have to say that i have gone a week without the wine and could not leave it any longer, hence me looking up the facts on alcohol whilst on the tabs.. Am so chuffed i found this fantastic account of peoples experiances! I would like to add to it if i may..

Firstly, thank you for the person that has started this,without you we would not be able to share our thoughts etc.. well done you!!

secondly.. i have now had a bottle of wine and can normally drink at least 2 (not that i am proud about that) but tonight i am only drinking the one, i feel that its all i need.. i have the buzz feeling and feel very happy that i have so far not died..lol… i will post again to let you know if i am alive and kicking tommorrow!! i feel that on the t
abs it gives you a bit of a buzz when drinking but then i am an addictive person so please please dont take my word for it!! Do's and Don'ts

Do's

Think about how your affected by alcohol in general. IF you are not able to take much then don't drink, Not because its the drink and tabs mixed but maybe you are a person that can be sick quite easily.. I am not that type of person!!! The tablets can make you feel sick on there own,, they did not with me at all, infact i felt nothing but happiness that my infection of my wisdom tooth was easing.. Thank god.. lol..

1. take tab in morn
2. make sure you eat
3. miss tab at night if you are drinking.

Dont

1. take the tablet and drink at the same time
2. drink loads and then take the tab b4 bed!! big no no!!
3. if you have reactions to tablets and can be sick quite easily then dont drink full stop!!

I can drink and can take my wine but i was sooooo worried after reading up on the facts untill i came across this blog and thought i would do a trial myself…. so far so good. infact feeling pretty good,,lol.. but in the process have realized that i must have a drink problem as i struggled to last 6 days without wine..lol.. AA here i come… and i dont mean the car brake down company..lol…

If your a hard nut then i think you will be fine but if your a sensitive person to tablets then i think you should avoid drinking..

thanks to everyone for giving me such an entertaining evening by reading your comments..

ps.. hope i dont die tonight..lol..

Love and hugs

Nicky..xx

pps. I am 33 yr old woman with 3 kids, have been on tabs for 5 days at 400mg, one, twice a day.

AA Here i come..lol.. love my wine thought… obviously!! lol

]]> By: akshunj http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html/comment-page-6#comment-183019 akshunj Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:25:33 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html#comment-183019 Been taking metro since 12/30 for a bout of diverticulitis. I heeded the no-alcohol warning straight through New Year's. Yes, I spent New Year's eve sober. But, on the bright side, I actually remember everything. Decided to have an O'Douls (non-alcoholic) tonight with dinner. Two sips in I noticed that it actually isn't devoid of alcohol. It has 0.5% content. Reluctantly, I stopped drinking it, opened my laptop and found this website and thread. So, here's my story. 1/3 of a 0.5% alcohol beer, a chicken caeser salad, and some water. 40 minutes later and my stomach is a little crampy, but it's like that everytime I each thanks to the Cipro and Metro. No nausea, but it's not worth it to me to risk finishing the beer. It was gawd-awful anyway. Can wait for this week to end so I can have a decent drink. Been taking metro since 12/30 for a bout of diverticulitis. I heeded the no-alcohol warning straight through New Year's. Yes, I spent New Year's eve sober. But, on the bright side, I actually remember everything.

Decided to have an O'Douls (non-alcoholic) tonight with dinner. Two sips in I noticed that it actually isn't devoid of alcohol. It has 0.5% content. Reluctantly, I stopped drinking it, opened my laptop and found this website and thread.

So, here's my story. 1/3 of a 0.5% alcohol beer, a chicken caeser salad, and some water. 40 minutes later and my stomach is a little crampy, but it's like that everytime I each thanks to the Cipro and Metro. No nausea, but it's not worth it to me to risk finishing the beer. It was gawd-awful anyway. Can wait for this week to end so I can have a decent drink.

]]> By: Barry http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html/comment-page-6#comment-183018 Barry Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:34:15 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html#comment-183018 Didn't have time to read 266 blog entries but read enough to know it's worth a try to "ease in" to the alcohol. Took 250 mg with breakfast, 250 mg with lunch, had about six ounces of wine with dinner, took 250 mg with a snack at 10:00 pm. ABSOLUTELY no symptoms. Today the same routine but I'm doing a vodka martini with dinner. If I'm alive in the morning, I"ll post again. Didn't have time to read 266 blog entries but read enough to know it's worth a try to "ease in" to the alcohol. Took 250 mg with breakfast, 250 mg with lunch, had about six ounces of wine with dinner, took 250 mg with a snack at 10:00 pm. ABSOLUTELY no symptoms. Today the same routine but I'm doing a vodka martini with dinner. If I'm alive in the morning, I"ll post again.

]]> By: nina http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html/comment-page-6#comment-183013 nina Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:20:29 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html#comment-183013 Jeez, guess I was super bored last night (have been home 3 days!) Had to test this and see for myself. I have been taking this yucky stuff for three days/500 milx2. Built a fire, watched Elf and drank some Eggnog. I noticed my heartbeat was a little faster, no other symptoms! I did not over do it, just a few glasses. Merry Christmas!!! Jeez, guess I was super bored last night (have been home 3 days!) Had to test this and see for myself. I have been taking this yucky stuff for three days/500 milx2.

Built a fire, watched Elf and drank some Eggnog.
I noticed my heartbeat was a little faster, no other symptoms! I did not over do it, just a few glasses.

Merry Christmas!!!

]]> By: Emmett http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html/comment-page-6#comment-183011 Emmett Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:06:15 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html#comment-183011 <i>Flagyl will not absolutely cause the vomiting associated with Antabuse when consumed in conjunction with alcohol. Pharmacists should stop counseling that it will.</i> "Absolutely" being the key word here - meaning it's not inevitable, but it can happen. Clearly SOME people experience adverse effects from the combination of Flagyl and alcohol. Just because it won't "absolutely" cause adverse effects doesn't mean it never does. Even if there's no data, it's still possible that some people experience it. Everybody reacts to drugs in different ways. So of course pharmacists should still warn people of a POSSIBLE adverse reaction. To not even mention it as a possibility would be totally irresponsible. Flagyl will not absolutely cause the vomiting associated with Antabuse when consumed in conjunction with alcohol. Pharmacists should stop counseling that it will.

"Absolutely" being the key word here – meaning it's not inevitable, but it can happen. Clearly SOME people experience adverse effects from the combination of Flagyl and alcohol. Just because it won't "absolutely" cause adverse effects doesn't mean it never does. Even if there's no data, it's still possible that some people experience it. Everybody reacts to drugs in different ways. So of course pharmacists should still warn people of a POSSIBLE adverse reaction. To not even mention it as a possibility would be totally irresponsible.

]]> By: Robert Jenkins http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html/comment-page-6#comment-183008 Robert Jenkins Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:44:31 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html#comment-183008 Chalk me up as another who has several times been prescribed flagyl but carried out drinking (moderately) with no ill-effects. I used to argue with the dentist who prescribed it because she would issue the usual dire warnings, and I would say "actually there's no evidence" ... and she would just treat me as if I was an idiot to ignore professional advice. Nowadays I just nod politely and promise not to touch a drop. Chalk me up as another who has several times been prescribed flagyl but carried out drinking (moderately) with no ill-effects. I used to argue with the dentist who prescribed it because she would issue the usual dire warnings, and I would say "actually there's no evidence" … and she would just treat me as if I was an idiot to ignore professional advice. Nowadays I just nod politely and promise not to touch a drop.

]]> By: Stephen Coombs http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html/comment-page-6#comment-183006 Stephen Coombs Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:17:02 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html#comment-183006 Sorry, but your whole thesis is unprofessional and unscientific. Therefore I think I'll continue to avoid alcohol as long as I might still have Metronidazole in my system. If you apply Occam's Razor it would seem that if people experience a violent reaction after drinking alcohol while taking Metronidazole, then it's not illogical to assume that they've experienced a reaction to the combination of Metronidazole and alcohol. If you want to make yourself pig sick be my guest, but please don't encourage other people to do the same. Sorry, but your whole thesis is unprofessional and unscientific. Therefore I think I'll continue to avoid alcohol as long as I might still have Metronidazole in my system.

If you apply Occam's Razor it would seem that if people experience a violent reaction after drinking alcohol while taking Metronidazole, then it's not illogical to assume that they've experienced a reaction to the combination of Metronidazole and alcohol.

If you want to make yourself pig sick be my guest, but please don't encourage other people to do the same.

]]> By: JasonJ http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html/comment-page-6#comment-183003 JasonJ Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:17:49 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html#comment-183003 Well, I've been worrying about starting my course of Metro as it's my birthday party om Friday and I'm at a wedding this weekend, so not drinking would've been horrible...so i bit the bullet and had two pints of lager this evening to see if i'm one of the unlucky ones. I'm feeling absolutely fine and dandy at the moment, so we'll see how it goes. I'll update tomorrow if there's any problems. Well, I've been worrying about starting my course of Metro as it's my birthday party om Friday and I'm at a wedding this weekend, so not drinking would've been horrible…so i bit the bullet and had two pints of lager this evening to see if i'm one of the unlucky ones. I'm feeling absolutely fine and dandy at the moment, so we'll see how it goes. I'll update tomorrow if there's any problems.

]]> By: carlyj http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html/comment-page-6#comment-182990 carlyj Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:09:47 +0000 http://onthepharm.net/2007/08/flagyl-alcohol-reaction.html#comment-182990 Im on 250mg flagyl 3 times a day and last night I drank 3 wine coolers and I feel great no hangover no puking, nothing. I did get buzzed quicker but that was fine. Thanks to this website I was able to enjoy my Saturday with a couple of drinks and it felt great. This web page saved my weekend. Im on 250mg flagyl 3 times a day and last night I drank 3 wine coolers and I feel great no hangover no puking, nothing. I did get buzzed quicker but that was fine. Thanks to this website I was able to enjoy my Saturday with a couple of drinks and it felt great. This web page saved my weekend.

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