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Drugs that alter the metabolism of alcohol

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

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These include:

  • disulfiram - inhibits the oxidation of acetaldehyde
  • metronidazole - inhibits oxidation of acetaldehyde
  • chlorpropamide - about 1/3 of patients taking it with alcohol develop a facial flush
  • verapamil - prolongs the effects of alcohol

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