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Kaihovaara PS, Salaspuro MP. Lack of disulfiram-like reaction with metronidazole and ethanol. Ann Pharmacother. 2002 Jun;36(6):971-4. doi: 10.1345/aph.1A066. PMID: 12022894. Read next What can I do about the metallic taste of Flagyl? Metronidazole (brand: Flagyl) can leave a bitter, metallic taste in your mouth. This is a well-known side effect. For many, the bad taste lasts throughout treatment, too, not just when you're swallowing the medicine. There are ways to help mask this taste with certain foods. Continue reading Does metronidazole treat chlamydia? Metronidazole does not treat chlamydia and is not a recommended treatment for chlamydia, but it may be given if symptoms of chlamydia persist after finishing a course of first-line treatments for chlamydia such as doxycycline, azithromycin, or levofloxacin. When metronidazole is given as follow up treatment for persistent symptoms of chlamydia, usually in addition to other antibiotics such erythromycin, it is there to provide treatment for other possible bacterial causes that may cause similar symptoms to chlamydia.Infections linked with sexual activity that are usually treated with metronidazole include bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, and moderate-to-severe pelvic inflammatory disease. Continue reading Can you have sex while taking metronidazole? If you are taking oral metronidazole or using metronidazole gel for an infection that is linked with sexual activity, such as trichomoniasis, pelvic inflammatory disease, or bacterial vaginosis you should not have sex for 7 days after single-dose therapy (or until you have completed the 7-day treatment regimen) and your symptoms have resolved. This will help reduce the risk of reinfection. If your sexual partners are also being treated, then abstain from sexual intercourse until they have finished treatment. Continue reading Related medical questions Is metronidazole safe for dogs? Uses, dosage, side effects? Does Flagyl cause diarrhea? How long does it take metronidazole to leave your system? Can you use Soolantra and metronidazole together? What do I need to know about Drug Interactions? Drug information Metronidazole Information for Consumers Metronidazole prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals) Side Effects of Metronidazole (detailed) Metronidazole user reviews (2,428) Related support groups Metronidazole (128 questions, 350 members) Medical Disclaimer
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