Can i drink whilst on antibiotics?

hey,

well got put on antibiotics today but forgot to ask the all important question, can i drink (alcohol) whilst on antibiotics?

Also to what extent do antibiotics mess with the pill?

Thank you

Reply 1

fernyfrenchy

hey
pill wise u wont b protected at all so either dont hav sex or use other
i was told 4 2weeks
and drinking ur not meant 2 but u can u just end up getting drunker quicker and its not recomended
hope this helps xxxxx

Reply 2

beach surf babe

14

Its generally recommended to avoid alcohol whilst taking antibiotics.

Reply 3

maag101

1

Read the little slip of paper inside the box.

Reply 4

quadruple_twist

2

It'd help if you actually told us WHAT antibiotic it is that you're taking...

Reply 5

Anonymous #1

OP

sorry, its amoxilcillin and it doesnt say on the slip of paper

Reply 6

fernyfrenchy

i thought u shldnt really with any.
ooo im came out with a rash wen i was on them and the pill
but ur doc wld have said if it wasnt ok to take them
xxxx

Reply 7

beach surf babe

14

I think if you drink whilst on amoxycillin you might get really drowsy..

Reply 8

maag101

1

Amox. That's a really general 'I don't quite know what is wrong with you, but these bastards will fix anything so here you go' antibiotic. I got those a while back.

If it doesn't specifically say 'do not take with alcohol' then you can assume that it's safe. As for effect on the pill, I can't help you there. Sorry.

Reply 9

blot

7

Yeah you just get drowsier and drowsier. So in answer to your question, you can drink on antibiotics, but you won't enjoy yourself if you do.

Reply 10

Misogynist

18

You can, but I wouldnt recommend it.

Reply 11

becky.fm

18

Okay, most antibiotics wil state on the packet/instructions/leaflet that alcohol should not be consumed whilst the tablets are in use. And this is good advice, either the drug won't work or it could just worsen your condition. But there are some prescription drugs which if you drink any amount of alcohol (even half a pint) you co-ordination will be affected so much that you could fall over [a bit like being drunk] and seriously hurt yourself. It can also cause memory loss. So before taking tablets it is always advised to ask the pharmacist beforehand, but if they are that dangerous the pharmacist would normally tell you very seriously about it.

I am just saying this becuase i know someone who is now a pharmacist assistant and he was telling me this last week. He says that people come in faaar too often with scars from injuries which have been caused because they thought that having one pint would not do any harm, despite being told specifically not to drink.

Investigate before you do drink, otherwise it could have dire consequences. :eek:

On a brighter note, hi :hello:

Reply 12

Revd. Mike

17

There was a thread on this not long ago. It's safe to mix, provded that the antibiotic you're taking is not metronidazole. Metronidazole + alcohol = nausea and vomiting and other unpleasant things, like when alcoholics use disulfiram.

However, exercise caution, as most antibiotics give you a bit of an upset stomach and the alcohol may well exacerbate this.

Reply 13

redluc

8

Hit it, hard.

Reply 14

Chase Me

8

Well basically, it's not going to kill you. If I were you I'd take an excellent chance to get pished for a fiver.

However, if you are the sensible type, then a couple won't do you any harm but after several you'll definitely be spewing like ****.

Reply 15

username47781

20

Well i would say it is it really worth the risk getting drunk while being on antibiotics, and yes it does tend to interfere with the pill so i would use condoms as well if your going to have sex.

Reply 16

blot

7

Do not drink because you'll just get drowsy not drunk. Thus you won't have any fun. My nurse told me this and I went and got drunk anyway, and that's exactly what happened. If you don't believe me go ahead and try. Actually, disregard that last bit.

Reply 17

Janina1986

As a few people have recommended.. it's best to just stay off the alcohol for the time being. I guess you are taking antibiotics for a reason and alcohol is not gonna help you recover any quicker.

As for the pill.. you are unprotected for the time you take the antibiotics plus the following 7 days. That's the case for Penicillin anyway but when I started taking the pill the nurse said thats the case for all types of antibiotics.

Hope this helps

Reply 18

JayC

1

I got a killer stomach ache when I drank whilst being on antibiotics. nothing I'd recommend...

Reply 19

Renal

17

If you must, you can.

If you're sick enough to need antibs...

Can i drink whilst on antibiotics?

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