Helicobacter pylori - gastric and duodenal ulcers
Can I drink coffee with milk a short distance from metronidazole? I have to take this antibiotic with a meal, and I love to wash down my breakfast with coffee.
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ANSWER FROM GOOGLE AI When taking metronidazole, it is recommended to avoid drinking coffee. Coffee, as a caffeinated beverage, can affect the absorption of the drug and intensify or weaken its effects, as well as cause additional side effects.
Detailed explanation:
Caffeine Interactions:
The caffeine in coffee may interact with metronidazole to alter its effects.
Severity of side effects:
Coffee may exacerbate some of the side effects of metronidazole, such as dizziness and gastrointestinal upset.
Impaired Absorption:
Coffee may impede the absorption of metronidazole in the gastrointestinal tract, which may reduce its effectiveness.
Recommendations:
It is best to wash down the medication with water, and in the case of metronidazole, avoid drinking coffee during the treatment and for some time after its completion.
Additional information:
You should also avoid consuming alcohol while taking metronidazole as it can interact with the drug, causing unpleasant side effects.
If you have any doubts about the use of metronidazole with other drinks or foods, it is worth consulting a doctor or pharmacist. I take METRONIDAZOLE two hours after coffee, which is a quick coffee and breakfast. MY COFFEE INTERVAL BEFORE OR AFTER Mesopral or Tetracycline or Metronidazole is 2 hours and after Ulcamed 30 minutes.