What Are The Risks Of MDMA Consumption While Taking Flagyl?

Posted on Sun, 13 Sep 2015

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Question : What are the risks of taking MDMA while taking Flagyl?

Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Interaction and more toxicity

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. Metronidazole / Flagyl interacts both with alcohol and MDMA and lead to their toxicity symptoms at smaller dosages . It is called Disulfiram like effect.

MDMA or any other recreational medication should be avoided in first place as their use is not wise and not justifiable in any case. Seek an addiction medicine specialist and let them help.

I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (55 minutes later)

Thank you, I'm sorry can you please clarify... This means someone would become violently ill?

Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes violently ill

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back to me

Yes it means violent illness will follow like what happens in toxicity of these recreational drugs. Altered mental status, syncope , palpitations and chest pains etc are some if the features common.

Nutshell avoiding NMDA in first place is wise.

I hope it helps.
Regards
Khan

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar