Why is drinking alcohol while taking Metronidazole (an antibiotic) a bad idea?

Why is drinking alcohol while taking Metronidazole (an antibiotic) a bad idea?

Hey guys, Today I wanted to quickly touch on alcohol metabolism and how medications like Metronidazole (Flagyl) and Disulfiram (Antabuse) inhibit the enzyme responsible for breaking down acetaldehyde into acetate. Cheers!