jus started taking erythromycin antibiotics (but dont want to stop drinking lol), I no that they increase the effect of alcohol, (which I dont mind because I get drunk for less), but does alcohol stop the tablets working????
2006-10-18 11:07:44 · 27 answers · asked by Michael W 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Usually, alcohol stops the antibiotic from being as effective in what it is trying to do.
2006-10-18 11:09:31 · answer #1 · answered by Mr Glenn 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Antibiotics vary in there constitution, so this is not a hard fast answer for all of them. If you drink after taking antibiotics, the drug will attack the alcohol first, before the thing it is trying to cure, so yes they will work slower, or not at all in some cases. also, they can react with the alcohol and make behave like something out of the exorcist.
From experiance, and asking many doctors over the years off the record, the general opinion to be able to drink and take antibiotics, is leave it about 4 hours after taking the drugs before drinking, that way it gives it time for the antibiotic to get into the system and start working before you harass it with alcohol!
2006-10-18 22:50:53 · answer #2 · answered by Pope my ride! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when taking antibiotics most always have in the leaflet that comes with them not to drink when taking them as it stops them from working.
It should be noted that antibiotics may have a variety of side effects that might be made worse by alcohol, for example, sleepiness and dizziness. Alcohol is likely to worsen these effects. You should never drink alcohol and drive if you are affected.
You should always check with your doctor or pharmacist when you are given your prescription.
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2006-10-18 11:19:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask a pharmacist, most people say that you can't drink when you are taking antibiotics, but if that were truly the case then they would label the pill bottle. They sure enough label it when you can't take it with milk or when you have to take it on a empty stomach or on a full stomach. They even label over the counter cold medicines and aspirin. If there was serious risk and the bottle wasn't labelled then they would be liable, not something the medical profession is apt to forget. Not getting better because the antibiotics are not working is a serious risk.
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2006-10-18 11:23:38 · answer #4 · answered by LAUGHING MAGPIE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was on antibiotics and had 1 beer at the end of my course. The effect was that I was violently sick about 30 minutes after the drink. I kept chucking up for the rest of the evening and will NEVER drink while on antibiotics again.
There are lots of different types of antibiotics though, and maybe yours might not have the same effect. But don't say you weren't warned....
2006-10-18 11:17:43 · answer #5 · answered by bw_r005t3r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will not get you drunk quicker it's an antibitic not a painkiller and yes drinking will slow down its healing affects. if you are ever put on an antibiotic beginning with the letter "F" (dentists are notorious for prescribing it for absesses) and you drink even a sip of alcohol you will be vomiting severely for several hours! Dont mess with stuff that is meant to heal you!
2006-10-18 11:19:13 · answer #6 · answered by . 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it true, alcohol lessons the effects of antibiotics
2006-10-18 11:23:22 · answer #7 · answered by eeeeeeeeclipse 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sure does done it loads of time myself.Used to suffer from tonsillitis regularly,But it used to get in the way of my drinkin so i drank away My mum used go mad The Doctor used to go mad " now Mark you no you cant drink on these".Yeah yeah lol.Didn't feel so good when my tonsils nearly closed and i was off work for two weeks.So my advice it does get you pissed easier but you can always get pissed the week after,let the tablets do there job.After missin a weekend drinkin you pissed easier the next week anyway so it all evens out in the end.
2006-10-21 00:23:14 · answer #8 · answered by mark319438 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jesus what planet are you on, you cant have the best of both worlds, dont take antibiotics with alcohol unless you want a stroke etc, just think about it , do the alcohol after to celebrate!1
2006-10-19 07:30:10 · answer #9 · answered by womam12 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does. It can be harmful for your liver, kidneys,etc. It depends wjhat kind of antibiotics are they. But I am talking about heavy drinking.
the worst thing is medication for your heart and alcohol.
2006-10-19 10:00:01 · answer #10 · answered by dre 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋