2007-02-28 14:27:49 · 10 answers · asked by Dolene 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
It depends on the antibiotic, but for most, it isn't true. Macrolide antibiotics such as erythromycin and clarithromycin may react with alcohol and affect the liver.
Alcohol has no effect on penicillin whatsover. The story that it does is an old wives' tale, possibly concocted when it was used to treat STIs (alcohol lowers inhibitions: if someone taking antibiotics for an STI were to have sex before the antibiotics could work, they would pass it on).
Hope that clears that up.
2007-02-28 14:54:25 · answer #1 · answered by Paul The Rock Ape 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its best to take most antibiotics on an empty stomach (1 hr before or 2 hrs after eating) with a full glass of water. Some antibiotics are hard on the stomach and the booze will compound the problem.
Some cold preps may have alcohol in them. Check the labels.
Dont drink if youre taking Flagyl (metronidazole)
2007-02-28 14:39:02 · answer #2 · answered by rokdude5 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the antibiotic, but most of the time, it will cause it to not work, although drinking with them never bothered my-exhusband. He did it, and it was fine,
2007-02-28 14:32:48 · answer #3 · answered by xenypoo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
good question. as i understand it, drinking alcohol will reduce the effectiveness of antibiotics. so, don't drink until you take that last pill! good luck.
2007-02-28 14:31:12 · answer #4 · answered by westtexasboy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That what a Doc told me.
2007-02-28 14:31:09 · answer #5 · answered by thresher 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i've heard that, but never found it to be ture.
2007-02-28 14:30:56 · answer #6 · answered by frecklegirl145 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It will make you sick as a dog...trust me, don't do it.
2007-02-28 14:30:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anne 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes it will
2007-02-28 14:31:03 · answer #8 · answered by rockingorangejuice 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ding,! ding;! ding;! you are correct!!!!!
2007-02-28 14:31:09 · answer #9 · answered by muchacha 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dunno, but it might make you die.
2007-02-28 14:30:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋