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Posted 11/14/2019 9:25 AM (GMT -5)
Okay to take Alcohol based tinctures with Flagyl? Thanks.
Posted 11/14/2019 9:38 AM (GMT -5)
Thanks. The alcohol tinctures I'm using now are 10 drops Cherry Bark and about 16 drops Pinella per day.
Posted 11/14/2019 11:01 AM (GMT -5)
I do the Japanese Knotweed in powder and like that so might try some others in powder also or try glycerin. I did send a message off to my PA about Flagyl with alcohol tinctures, and she recommended against using them together. Thanks again.
Posted 11/14/2019 11:13 AM (GMT -5)
I was told to not use any alcohol what so ever not even in mouthwash.
Posted 11/14/2019 1:05 PM (GMT -5)
It really depends on the person. Both Flagyl and TindaMax have warnings that these meds "MAY" cause antibuse reaction when taking alcohol. I pulsed TindaMax every Monday and Tuesday for over ten months. At first I held off having a drink in Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, then after a month or so had a drink on Wednesday with no ill effects. The I went as far as having a glass of wine on same day as taking it and felt no ill effects.

There is so little alcohol in a tincture, it should be a problem. Just use caution and reduce dosage to test for any reaction.
Posted 11/14/2019 1:15 PM (GMT -5)
Just separate the tinctures from the Flagyl by several l hours should be fine.

As tickbite stated - it’s such a small amount of alcohol in the tinctures anyway.

I’ve taken 6 or 7 tinctures at a time (1/4 tsp) and have never felt any alcohol effects -( a few hours from Flagyl.)

Edit - Good idea to discuss with your dr .
Posted 11/14/2019 2:41 PM (GMT -5)
I was taking an alcohol based tincture when taking Tinidazole, so small amounts may not pose a problem for me but will be cautious anyway. Don't really want extra symptoms!smile

Thanks for the replies. It helps.
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