Tinidazole Interaction with Alcohol

Tinidazole Interactions with Alcohol

• When tinidazole is taken with alcohol unpleasant side effects such as nausea, vomiting, fast heartbeat, abdominal pain and headache maybe experienced.
• It is best to avoid alcohol for at least three days after taking this medication (1^✔ ✔Trusted Source
  National Institute on Alcohol and Alcoholism. (2014) Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol With Medicines.
  
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When and How to Take Tinidazole

• Tinidazole is available in the form of a tablet and as a suspension to be taken orally (by mouth).
• It is usually taken with food as a single dose or once a day, for 2 to 5 days.
• Follow the directions exactly as given on the prescription label. Take the medication at the same time every day for better results.
• Do not exceed or skip the dose. If you miss it, take the medication as soon as you remember.
• The infection may not be completely treated if taking tinidazole is stopped too soon or doses skipped, and the bacteria may become resistant to tinidazole (2^✔ ✔Trusted Source
  National Library of Medicine: Tinidazole MedlinePlus Drug Information.
  
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