Drinking alcohol while taking antibiotics is not recommended, according to Mayo Clinic. Doing so can increase the side effects of the antibiotic medication which include dizziness, stomach upset and drowsiness. Drinking ... More »
It is best to avoid alcohol while taking a Z-Pak, according to Healthline. Azithromycin, the antibiotic in a Z-Pak, is filtered from the body through the liver. Drinking alcohol while taking this medication puts extra st... More »
The Mayo Clinic advises that alcohol should generally be avoided while taking antibiotics such as Penicillin VK. While it is a myth that alcohol makes antibiotics less effective, alcohol can increase the severity of the ... More »
The Mayo Clinic advises that alcohol should generally be avoided while taking antibiotics such as Penicillin VK. While it is a myth that alcohol makes antibiotics less effective, alcohol can increase the severity of the ... More »
According to the Mayo Clinic, alcohol and antibiotics, including penicillin, have similar side effects, such as upset stomach, dizziness and drowsiness, that can overlap and become more unpleasant when taken together. Al... More »
It is advisable to avoid alcohol while using antibiotics as it may cause side effects and make a person skip doses. Certain antibiotics, such as tinidazole and metronidazole, need a person to avoid drinking alcohol compl... More »
It is advisable to avoid any amount of alcohol when taking antibiotics, as this may result in different side effects. Both alcohol and antibiotics have side effects when used, so when combined, the effects increase. More »
