Question 1

is it okay to drink on phenoxymetyl penicillin?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Not recommended to drink generally when taking medications but it also depends on how much alcohol you are talking about.

Question 2

i'm currently taking penicillin but planning on drinking tomorrow night is this okay ?

Accepted Answer

Probably OK, but...: There is no interaction between penicillin and alcohol; it should be safe to drink alcohol in moderation. However, alcohol may not be good for the infection being treated. Probably no serious problem if you don't drink heavily, but it would be best to check with the doctor who prescribed it.

Question 3

can i drink heavily while taking penicillin? or would it be best to wait until after drinking to start taking it?

Accepted Answer

OK in moderation: There is no interaction between penicillin and alcohol; it should be safe to drink alcohol in moderation. However, alcohol may not be good for the infection being treated. Probably no serious problem if you don't drink heavily, but it would be best to check with the doctor who prescribed it.

Question 4

can you drink alcohlic while on penicillin v?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can drink alcohol when taking penicillin class antibiotics but do so in moderation.  If you have a significant infection it would best to abstain until the infection has resolved.

Question 5

i got a shot of penicillin can i drink a beer?

Accepted Answer

Sure !: Make sure that it is a good beer though.

Question 6

can you drink alcohlic while on calvepen penicillin v?

Accepted Answer

Yes: No problem taking penicillin class antibiotics with alcohol but keep it in moderation.  If you have a significant infection it would be best to abstain until the infection has resolved.

Question 7

i'm interested to know what happens if i don't drink my penicillin after my root canal?

Accepted Answer

Infection ?: If your dentist prescribed the antibiotic, it was for your own good health. Failure to follow directions can only cause you more pain, expense, and possible loss of the tooth.

Question 8

can i drink beer while taking penicillin?

Accepted Answer

Should be fine.: But if you're taking the penicillin for strep throat, the alcohol probably won't make your throat feel any better, and could make it a little more sore.

Question 9

can i drink alcohol while taking penicillin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As always, enjoy it wisely.

Question 10

i had a penicillin injection this morning is it okay if i still drink alcohol later tonight?

Accepted Answer

See below : Hi, I don’t recommend mixing alcohol with any antibiotic, you can get ugly side effects, and if your getting antibiotic shots you have an infection try staying in and recup, please restrain of alcohol use while you have an ongoing antibiotic treatment.

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I'm currently taking penicillin but planning on drinking tomorrow night is this okay ?

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Can i drink heavily while taking penicillin? or would it be best to wait until after drinking to start taking it?

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Can you drink alcohlic while on penicillin v?

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I got a shot of penicillin can i drink a beer?

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Can you drink alcohlic while on calvepen penicillin v?

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I'm interested to know what happens if i don't drink my penicillin after my root canal?

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Can i drink beer while taking penicillin?

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I had a penicillin injection this morning is it okay if i still drink alcohol later tonight?

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