Title: Combining Antibiotics and Alcohol: Is It Safe?
Headings: Combining Antibiotics and Alcohol: Is It Safe?
Combining Antibiotics and Alcohol: Is It Safe?
Introduction
Can I take antibiotics with alcohol?
Interactions
Metronidazole, tinidazole, cefoperazone, cefotetan, and ketoconazole
Griseofulvin
Isoniazid and linezolid
Doxycycline and erythromycin
General side effects
What to do
Effects of alcohol on healing from an infection
Talk with your doctor

Content: nausea
vomiting
flushing
headache
fast heartbeat
stomach cramps
Don’t drink alcohol before, during, or up to three days after taking these drugs. Griseofulvin
Drinking alcohol while taking this medication can cause: flushing
excessive sweating
fast heartbeat
Isoniazid and linezolid
Drinking alcohol with these medications can cause side effects such as: liver damage
high blood pressure
Doxycycline and erythromycin
Drinking alcohol while taking these antibiotics may make them less effective. General side effects
The specific side effects that an antibiotic can cause depends on the drug. However, some common side effects of antibiotics include: nausea
sleepiness
dizziness
lightheadedness
diarrhea
Alcohol can also cause side effects. These include: an upset stomach
digestive problems, such as stomach pain, diarrhea, and ulcers
tiredness
Signs of a negative alcohol-antibiotic reaction include: flushing (reddening and warming of your skin)
severe headache
racing heart rate
In most cases, these side effects go away on their own.