Drinking alcohol after taking furazolidone may cause disulfiram-like reactions, decreased effectiveness of the medication, and other conditions.
Furazolidone is an antimicrobial drug used for hard-to-eradicate Helicobacter pylori infections. It is contraindicated in people who are allergic to this drug. Adverse reactions such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, rash, asthma may occur after the use of the drug.
Drinking alcohol is not recommended after taking furazolidone, which may cause disulfiram-like reaction, nausea, chest tightness, shortness of breath, flushing and other symptoms, or even dyspnea, tachycardia, elevated blood pressure; in addition to this, alcohol may irritate the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract, which may affect the absorption of furazolidone, and then affect the efficacy of the drug, resulting in less than optimal therapeutic effect.
It is recommended to use the medication under the guidance of a doctor, and to go to the hospital if you experience any discomfort from drinking alcohol after using the medication.