Title: Can You Drink Alcohol While Taking Amoxicillin? | 25 Doctors
Headings: Can You Drink Alcohol While Taking Amoxicillin?
Can You Drink Alcohol While Taking Amoxicillin?
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Alcohol and Amoxicillin
1. Alcohol Is Not Good For A Recovering Body
2. Confusing Side Effects
3. Dehydration
4. You Might Have an Alcohol Addiction
Amoxicillin Side Effects
Other Antibiotics and Alcohol
Summary
Raliat Ola-Dauda, PharmD

Content: That is why the patient information leaflets on many drugs come with the warning not to take them with alcohol. When it comes to antibiotics though, some drugs like amoxicillin may not cause considerable harm especially with small quantities of alcohol. However, there are some antibiotics that can lead to very critical side effects when taken in combination with alcohol. Advertisements
Metronidazole (Flagyl) is reported to cause severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rapid heart rate, hypotension (low blood pressure), thirst, chest pain and some other effects in what is known as a Disulfiram-like reaction. Other drugs that can cause a Disulfiram-like reaction include tinidazole, benznidazole, and Septrin (Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole combination). Erythromycin, when taken with alcohol, may lead to heightened intoxication which can cause serious alcohol poisoning. Summary
It is not advisable to take alcohol when feeling unwell or on any medication, however, alcohol does not interact directly with amoxicillin and does not affect its efficacy. Article Sources
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