Yes, metronidazole is the same as Flagyl. I have found no alcohol intolerance for me while taking metronidazole. If you experiment, do it at home and with a small amount at first. If you react, you will get nausea, vomiting, and flushing. Not necessarily in that order and it may be only some of the symptoms.

It is not a widely documented reaction, but a presumed reaction due to the chemical similarity to the drug disulfram (Antabuse), which is the drug they give to alcoholics as aversion therapy.

Jan

Thanks for taking the time to reply Jan, you are obviously busy with the amount of replies to posts!. I am loving your work (Being a newbie JPouch user).

I did try the glass, (Even managed two) of wine at the weekend, without bother. I will however stick to 1 or 2 max while away in the sun for obvious reasons.

I dont know how long i will be on the Flagyl.. all i know is that its working a treat a the minute, giving me freedom!

Thanks again..

Marty

For me drinking alcohol doesn't work at all.  I am 10 years post take down. I get killer tummy aches with any amount of alcohol consumption.   Anyone else experience problems with drinking alcohol?