I am taking a long course of anti biotics, can I drink?!
Question: I am taking a long course of anti biotics, can I drink.?
I am taking amoxicillin, 500mg capsules, 2 four times a day. I had an infection following surgery on a spiral fracture in my humerus bone. Its cleared up and Im getting operated on again soon. Christmas is nearly her and I will not have finished the course by then so Im wondering if it will be OK. I don't plan on getting paralytic but Id like to have a few festive beers on the 25th-any Doctors/nurses/pharmacists out there.?.?.?Health Question & Answer
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Good news, a load of incorrect answers from those that have no knowledge at all!
Cheers, there are NO interactions between penicillins like amoxicillin and alcohol.
Always drink sensibly, but there are no medical issues!Health Question & Answer
Cheers, there are NO interactions between penicillins like amoxicillin and alcohol.
Always drink sensibly, but there are no medical issues!Health Question & Answer
I'm also taking Amocicillin but 250 mg three times a day. It's not advised to drink whilst taking antibiotics but if you really want to then I say don't take the tablet(s) that day. That is what I'm doing today. I'm going to a Xmas party tonight and I want to have a glass of wine. I took one tablet this morning and will resume the completed course tomorrow.Health Question & Answer
You can drink, but you really shouldn't. Alcohol affects the ability of antibiotics to do their job. If you have a post-op infection and are looking down the barrel of another operation, it is most likely best to avoid the booze.
The course of treatment was prescribed for a reason.Health Question & Answer
The course of treatment was prescribed for a reason.Health Question & Answer
If you must drink a toast at Christmas or new year, stick to 1/2 pint of beer OR 1/2 small glass of wine OR 25ml of spirit and no more.
Make sure you've had some food in you first or you WILL feel sick.
Drink more than these amounts and you will most likely 'decorate' the tree. And the floor. And the walls. And have to clear it up afterwards.Health Question & Answer
Make sure you've had some food in you first or you WILL feel sick.
Drink more than these amounts and you will most likely 'decorate' the tree. And the floor. And the walls. And have to clear it up afterwards.Health Question & Answer
DON'T DRINK! It makes your antibiotic completely ineffective! Along with that, the mix of alcohol and your pain meds can cause serious problems. Even a small amount can serious problems.Health Question & Answer
YES you can. this particular antibiotic is not affected in any way by drink. however the alcohol will take affect quicker.Health Question & Answer
no alcohol! period! take no chances with your health! it's a commodityHealth Question & Answer
course you can drink (anything non-alcoholic) but i think the only beer you should be drinking would be ginger beer...sorry..lolHealth Question & Answer
i wouldnt if i were u because the the tablets wont work it would be like your taking nothin at all...have a quiet christmas....not every1 needs to drink....Health Question & Answer
yeah course you can!! dont get too drunk tho! merry christmas!Health Question & Answer
No lolHealth Question & Answer
My guess is no, but I'm not an expert on this or anything. I'd ask your doctor.Health Question & Answer