Why shouldn't I drink while taking an antibiotic like amoxicilin?

Answer 1

Did someone tell you you can't drink while taking amoxicillin. I see not problem at all. If you are sick you may not want to drink but not because of the antibiotic.
Beer does not contain any active yeast it has been PASTEURIZED and it does not inactivate antibiotics.
Metronidazole is not an antibiotic it is an antifungal and is labeled to not take with alcohol.

Answer 2

Here is some data on amoxicillin:
http://www.safemedication.com/displaydrug.cfm?id=685001

There are no known side effects of drinking while on amoxicillin:
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/ate/infections/202426.html

However, there can be problems with drinking and what the amox is treating- for example, if you are on amox for brochitis and are also on codeine, the drinking can interact with the narcotic. If you are taking amox for a bleeding ulcer, booze is right out. Likewise ear infections, where decreased balance+ decreased balance from booze can equal serious accidents.

But here is good advice from one college med center:
http://uistudenthealth.com/question/default.asp?asgid=1&agid=1&id=623
"In general, it is not a good idea to combine alcohol with prescription medications, but when it comes to Amoxicillin and alcohol there is no direct contraindication. With that being said, please keep in mind that if you have been sick enough to warrant taking an antibiotic, you should probably avoid drinking alcohol as well. If you absolutely feel the need to have a drink… keep it in moderation!"

Answer 3

it's not advisable to drink whilst on antibiotics. the absolute worst antibiotic to drink alcohol when on it is metronidazole as it will cause vomiting. the problems with drinking alcohol with ANY medication is that it can cause adverse effects or prevent the medication from working. that is why it says on the packets not to drink alcohol when on medicines.

Answer 4

Because alcohol intereferes with the antibiotic - making it less effective.

Answer 5

antibiotics are usually made from cultures - things like mold, etc.
alcohol kills the cultures, so you might as well not be taking your antibiotics.

Answer 6

Yeast in beer. If you were a chick, then you would really need to avoid the suds to prevent a yeast infection.

Answer 7

Alcohol dehydrates the body making it much harder to heal any wound or infection.

Answer 8

BECAUSE ALCOHOL SUPPOSEDLY STOPS THE ANTIBIOTIC FROM WORKING. IN OTHER WORDS IT KILLS THE GOOD STUFF THAT IS SUPPOSED TO BE KILLING THE BAD STUFF THAT IS MAKING YOU SICK.

Answer 9

you can drink, there is no problem with amoxicillin