tuberider said:
finalphaze987 said:
xcaret said:
... have people used it here in the States?
especially when your fond of alcohol...
Link please
http://www.prescriptiondrug-info.com/drug_details.asp?title=Metronidazole&page=1001293&ad=true
lol...
When learning about the drug this is one of the main things they stressed. Upon questioning our teacher how it produces a "disulfiram-like" reaction w/o interfering w/ acetaldehyde dehydrogenase he was stumped himself. Turns out, anything saying it has a "disulfiram-like" effect is technically incorrect.
Upon looking into it myself years ago, i accepted the fact that it does have a reaction with alcohol by experiencing it first hand. (ulcers + meds for ulcers + a night out on the town = no bueno)
Truth is, most anti-biotics can cause nausea, vommiting, flushing, etc. ....nitroimidazoles (the class of drugs flagyl belongs to) is one i would rank up there as the tops. EtOH ingestion doesnt help when on these. I do admit, when im counseling patients after recieving a rX i mention the reaction and to steer clear of any alcohol for 72 hrs after ingesting your last dose, as no pharmacist would want a pissed off sue happy patient waiting to take you to court because i didn't mention it.