2006-10-06 05:59:04 · 21 answers · asked by billster69uk 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Yes you can, it's Metronidazole that you have to avoid alcohol with
2006-10-06 06:02:38 · answer #1 · answered by flossybean 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Very few antibiotics advise non-alcohol consumption. The main ones are the ones for urinary infections as the alcohol will dehydrate you, where you should actually be consuming large amounts of water etc. I presume you are taking the Amoxicillin for a chest infection as i've just finished a course of same, and a couple of wee drams did'nt affect me in any way. To be on the safe side moderation as with everything.
2006-10-06 06:16:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
How should I take amoxicillin?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Take this medicine at the same time each day.
The Moxatag brand of amoxicillin should be taken with food, or within 1 hour after eating a meal.
Some forms of amoxicillin may be taken with or without food. Check your medicine label to see if you should take your amoxicillin with food or not.
You may need to shake amoxicillin liquid well just before you measure a dose. Follow the directions on your medicine label.
Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one. You may place the liquid directly on the tongue, or you may mix it with water, milk, baby formula, fruit juice, or ginger ale. Drink all of the mixture right away. Do not save any for later use.
The chewable tablet should be chewed before you swallow it.
Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow it whole.
While using amoxicillin, you may need frequent blood tests. Your kidney and liver function may also need to be checked.
If you are taking amoxicillin with clarithromycin and/or lansoprazole to treat stomach ulcer, use all of your medications as directed. Read the medication guide or patient instructions provided with each medication. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without your doctor's advice.
Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to antibiotics. Amoxicillin will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.
Do not share this medicine with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.
This medicine can cause unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using amoxicillin.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
You may store liquid amoxicillin in a refrigerator but do not allow it to freeze. Throw away any liquid amoxicillin that is not used within 14 days after it was mixed at the pharmacy.
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2016-05-02 15:02:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can as long as you don't drink so much that you puke the tablets back up. As the person above said Antibiotics are generally safe with the alcohol with the exception of a couple (Particularly metronidazole) which will make you very unwell.
2006-10-06 06:06:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
A widespread myth holds that you shouldn't drink alcohol while taking antibiotics, but in fact, drinking doesn't lessen the effects of the drugs. However, alcohol can lower your general energy and delay your recovery so it is best to minimize drinking until you've finished the prescribed course of antibiotic treatment. (Beyond that, chronic liver damage from excessive alcohol consumption can affect the metabolism and toxicity of antibiotics.)
2006-10-06 06:03:54 · answer #5 · answered by Warren S 1 · 2⤊ 2⤋
The above answer is wrong. Yes you can indeed and it will NOT affect the effectiveness of the Amoxicillin. However, it WILL give you intestinal difficulties such as bad gas and possibly even diarrhea. It's not a good idea because of the discomfort, but if you want to it won't keep the antibiotic from working.
2006-10-06 06:07:13 · answer #6 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋
in theory, if you are taking antibiotics, your immune system is already comprimised due to an infection. Alcohol would further comprimise your immune system. You should not drink alcohol while taking antibiotics. That being said, there is no listed affect for combining, it is just not recommended for amoxicillin and alcohol. remember that each antibiotic is different.
2006-10-06 06:05:51 · answer #7 · answered by back2good1225 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
you should never drink alcohol on any antibiotic.. it can cause the medicine to not work as effectively and you may feel excessively drunk for less alcohol.
for all the non believers that it may make it less effective, here you go.. i never said it reacted with the drug.. and here is a link that talks about how it can cause a loss of effectiveness.
http://www.menshealth.co.uk/answers/answer.phtml?id=14
2006-10-06 06:05:30 · answer #8 · answered by pip 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's never a good idea to mix alcohol with any medication as you don't know how it will effect you. It could put you in a hospital in which I am sure you wouldn't want. If you feel like you want to drink alcohol, please please dont' take any medication for the day, jsut to make sure you have no medicine in your system. Take care of yourself.
2006-10-06 06:14:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Read the leaflet that came with your medication or ask a professional eg the gp who gave them to you in the first place
2006-10-06 06:11:24 · answer #10 · answered by diamond Lady 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the miligrams, if it is a small amount then yes, the worse it could do is make you throw-up, if it is a large amt, then you have that plus the meds., won't work so why take them if you are going to drink and watch out you may get tired quickly
2006-10-06 09:05:17 · answer #11 · answered by connie m 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋