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Can you drink in antibiotics
Have a tooth infection and was wondering if I can drink alittle and would it have any bad side effects.
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There are plenty of antibiotics which interacts with alcohol. Apart from direct chemical reaction between the two, both are also known to cause stomach problems (gastritis) also.
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avoid alcohol if using metronidazole / ordinazole / satronidazole containing antibiotics. ( commonly prescribed by dentists)
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Although not all antibiotics have interactions with alcohol, but without knowing the exact antibiotic that you are taking it would be best in the interest of your own health that you avoid alcohol at least during the duration of the antibiotic course.
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