Alcohol consumption with ANY antibiotic, weakens the strength of antibiotics and could not cure whatever you are taking the antibiotics for...also drinking regularly while taking certain medications may contribute to long term organ damage..such as your liver or kidneys.
Doxycycline is an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infection, acne, gonorrhea, periodontitis, and chlamydia. Drinking alcohol while on this drug will cause diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea.
Your doxycycline concentration in your body will go down and thus reduce the efficacy of the drug. You are supposed to avoid taking alcohol and keep hydrated.
-Student Pharmacist
The leaflet in the pack states (in bold) that you should NOT drink alcohol so I wouldn't if I were you...
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Do not drink alcohol while taking doxycycline.
Doxycycline is a type of medication. It is recommended that a person on this medication abstains from alcohol. It can cause dizziness and tiredness.
the amount and rate of consumption?
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Consumption in moderation can improve health and increase longevity. Abusing alcohol can have the opposite effect.
A major side effect of excessive alcohol consumption is dehydration.
Moderate consumption of alcohol can enhance health and happiness whereas the abuse of alcohol can reduce the quality of life and health.
Alcohol has a cumulative effect that can over time damage your liver. The level of consumption can expedite the process of decay or inflammation. In most countries there are legal limits to alcohol use, that can help direct the level of consumption into the "safe zone."
The moderate consumption of alcohol improves cardiovascular health and reduces heart attacks by an average of about 40%.
Long term alcohol consumption appears to have very little effect on kidney function. Correlations between alcohol abuse and kidney cancer have been suggested, but not proven. Research indicates that regular alcohol consumption lowers the risk of kidney stones.
Sugar alcohol is a great low calorie alternative to real sugar. It's great for people with diabetes or people trying to cut their sugar consumption. Over consumption of sugar alcohol can cause bloating.