Title: Clindamycin and Alcohol Interaction Side Effects | Daily Health Cures
Headings: Can You Take Clindamycin and Alcohol Together? Is it Safe?
Can You Take Clindamycin and Alcohol Together? Is it Safe?
What is Clindamycin?
Is It Safe to Drink Alcohol While Taking Clindamycin?
Other Antibiotics That Can Interact with Alcohol
Talk to Your Doctor
James Concato

Content: Co-trimoxazole (Septrin): Can cause nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
Linezolid (Zyvox): Interacts with wine, beer, lager, and sherry
Doxycycline (Vibramycin, Oracea): If you have liver function issues avoid this antibiotic
Erythromycin (Eryc, Erythrocin): Alcohol use may reduce or delay this antibiotic’s effectiveness
Talk to Your Doctor
It is important to visit your physician or pharmacist and discuss your lifestyle including your use of alcohol before taking any antibiotic. Clindamycin and alcohol interaction can cause diarrhea leading to a condition called pseudomembranous colitis. If you experience watery diarrhea or bloody stool, stop taking the antibiotic and seek medical advice. Antibiotics come with warning labels and prescribed instructions. However, if you have any questions about clindamycin and alcohol or alcohol and antibiotic interaction, you should contact your doctor. Considering your age, health, and the type of alcohol you prefer, your doctor will tell you if drinking alcohol while taking antibiotics is safe.