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Expert: Barbara Judge - 7/10/2007


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I've been off metronidazole for 48 hours now I was wondering if I could consume alcohol and if I did how long before I would feel the side effects?

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    If you have been off metronidazole for 48 hours you should be able to consume alcohol without side effects.  If this reaction were to occur during metronidazole therapy it would usually occur within 30 to 60 minutes of ingesting alcohol.

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Outpatient pharmacy and general health. I have recently completed a Pharmceutical Care Certificate Program offered by Purdue University (Spring 1999 completion). I have personal experience dealing with terminally ill persons and their needs, as well as their families` needs. I graduated in 1984 from Pharmacy School and have been a Licensed Pharmacist since then. I have 18 years retail pharmacy experience. Prior to my pharmacy training I have 3 years hospital experience as a Nurse`s Aide.

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