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Can you drink alcohol while on an antibiotic for a bacterial infection?
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∙ 15y ago
This depends on what you mean by "drink alcohol" <g> The only antibiotic that you absolutely CANNOT have any alcohol whatever is Flagyl or metronidazole - even splashing alcohol on your skin while taking that drug will make you vomit! It is generally not a good idea to drink lots of alcohol when your body is trying to heal from any infection. Alcohol slows everything down in your body and brain, and drinking more than maybe ONE drink the whole time you are on the antibiotic could make the infection last longer. The actual medication does not have any interaction with the alcohol like metronidazole does, though.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 15y agoNO! drinking alcohol and taking antibiotics is BAD it can KILL you its almost like toxic to the body.
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Can you drink alcohol while having a tooth infection?
No, it will cancel out the effect the antibiotic is having.
Can you drink taking antibiotics for yeast and bacterial vaginosis?
You should not drink alcohol while taking antibiotics for bacterial vaginosis without checking with your pharmacist first. If you drink alcohol while taking metronidazole (Flagyl) you could experience severe nausea and vomiting. There are no problems with alcohol and yeast medication.
Can you drink alcohol while taking levaquin?
Yes, you can drink. I did. Alcohol slows the effectiveness of any antibiotic.
How long after taking clindamycin can you drink alcohol?
Clindamycin is an antibiotic that is used to treat various bacterial infections. There are no known interactions between Clindamycin and alcohol. However, it is not recommended that you drink while taking this medication as alcohol can weaken the immune system.
Can you drink alcohol when taking flucillin 500mg tablets?
No. This antibiotic has a small risk of liver damage occuring. It's best not to drink alcohol, which stresses the liver, whilst on this antibiotic.
Can you drink while on fluxocillin?
There are no contraindications in the literature. However, it is never a good idea to drink heavily when you have any kind of infection, because alcohol suppresses immune activity. That can make it more difficult for your body to fight the infection, even with the help of an antibiotic.
What does it mean when it says alcohol will not nulify this antibiotic?
It means that your antibiotic will still work even if you drink alcohol while taking it. Some antibiotics require you not to drink or they won't work. Cheers!
Is it safe to drink alcohol if you have an infection?
NO
Can you drink alcohol on mylan-azithromycin?
You shouldn't. In general it is not a good idea to drink alcohol on any antibiotic, it often makes them less effective.
Can you drink alcohol while taking klaricid antibiotic?
Klaricid contains a chemical called clarithromycin, which is a medicine used in bacterial infections. While alcohol would not necessarily react with the clarithromycin, it is not recommended because of the adverse effects of alcohol on an already weak body.
Can you drink alcohol on flucillin?
i wouldn't recommend it; i did and the infection came back. The bacteria learns to control its immune system just like the rest of your body so it becomes immune to the antibiotic.........
Can you drink wine when taking apo-clindamycin?
No! It not advisable to drink alcohol of any kind with any type of antibiotic.
