Guidelines

What should you not take with metronidazole?

What should you not take with metronidazole?

You should not use metronidazole if you have taken disulfiram (Antabuse) within the past 2 weeks. Do not drink alcohol or consume foods or medicines that contain propylene glycol while you are taking metronidazole and for at least 3 days after you stop taking it.

What are the serious drug to drug interactions with metronidazole?

Some products that may interact with this drug include: alcohol-containing products (such as cough and cold syrups, aftershave), products containing propylene glycol, lopinavir/ritonavir solution, lithium.

Can you take other medicine with metronidazole?

Metronidazole cream or gel is not known to cause any problems with other medicines.

When should you not take metronidazole?

Do not take metronidazole if you have taken disulfiram (Antabuse®) within the last 2 weeks. Using these medicines together may cause serious unwanted effects. Drinking alcoholic beverages while using this medicine may cause stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, or flushing or redness of the face.

Can I take metronidazole if I drank last night?

While most antibiotics are safe to take while drinking a moderate amount of alcohol, unfortunately, Flagyl is not one of them. Mixing alcohol and Flagyl can cause and worsen side effects.

Can you drink caffeine while taking metronidazole?

You should NOT breastfeed while taking metronidazole. When you have diarrhea, it is crucial to always drink appropriate amounts of fluids in order to avoid dehydration. If you have minor diarrhea (less than 4 stools daily) drinking caffeine-free soft drinks, juices or sport rehydration drinks can be sufficient.

Can you take aspirin with metronidazole?

No interactions were found between Aspirin Low Strength and metronidazole. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Can you take metronidazole and omeprazole together?

Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Flagyl and omeprazole. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

What foods interact with metronidazole?

Alcohol, avocados, bananas, chocolate, salami

  • Do not mix these items with drugs such as metronidazole (Flagyl) and linezolid (Zyvox), used to treat bacterial infections.
  • These foods, along with tap beer, red wine, and sherry, contain tyramine, an amino acid that can cause blood pressure to spike if taken with linezolid.

Can you take metronidazole with acetaminophen?

No interactions were found between metronidazole and Tylenol. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Can I use hand sanitizer while taking metronidazole?

Do not drink alcohol or use any products that contain alcohol while using metronidazole. Doing so can cause a chemical reaction that prevents your body from processing the alcohol. Symptoms of such a reaction can include: cramps in your abdomen.

Can I eat chocolate with metronidazole?

Alcohol, avocados, bananas, chocolate, salami Alcohol and metronidazole together could cause nausea, stomach cramping, and vomiting.

Does metronidazole interact with other medications?

Speak to your doctor about how drug interactions should be managed. Common medications that may interact with metronidazole include: alcohol; anticoagulants, such as warfarin; astemizole; busulfan; cimetidine; disulfiram; lithium; medications that inhibit cytochrome p450 enzymes (CYP2C9 and possibly others), such as phenytoin or phenobarbital. Note that this list is not all-inclusive and includes only common medications that may interact with metronidazole You should refer to the prescribing

Can you take Adderall with metronidazole?

At therapeutic doses, Adderall can be combined safely with the other two, provided that Metronidazole and Doxycycline are given for a short period. However, when given together, there may be an overlap of common side effects among these drugs.

Is a drug interaction possible between Avalide and ibuprofen?

There is a potential moderate interaction between the Avalide and the ibuprofen. To minimize the interaction you should ensure you are drinking adequate water each day and have your blood pressure and kidney function monitored. In addition, the drug interaction could be minimized as it seems like you may only be taking the ibuprofen on an intermittent basis and not every day.

What are drug interactions with Zoloft?

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