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Can you drink alcohol while on antibiotics for uti
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 54 years experience
No interference: Alcohol in moderation rarely interferes with any antibiotic, and won't have any effect on nitrofurantoin (Macrobid®). Don't overdo it, but otherwise n... Read More
2.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Karen Jonesanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 38 years experience
Bladder irritant: Alcohol is a bladder irritant for some people so when they drink it the bladder hurts. Other bladder irritants include caffeine, acidic foods and pop.... Read More
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Bladder irritation: Seems like your have bladder irritation (Interstitial cystitis). Alcohol, caffeine, artificial colors, sweeteners are know bladder irritants. In your ... Read More
955 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Chenganswered
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Avoid: Alcohol can be dehydration. When having an UTI you want to stay hydrated with water.
5.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 57 years experience
UTI: Yes, drinking alcohol should not affect the therapy.
4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Krishna Kumaranswered
Psychiatry 56 years experience
Alcohol Abuse: Nitrofurantoin is used to treat Urinary tract infections.
Both Nitrofurantoin and Alcohol may cause Headache, unsteadiness, dizziness, and tiredness.
... Read More
1.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jared Fialkowanswered
Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis
Alcohol and meds: Many antibiotics lose their effectiveness in the setting of alcohol while others can interact with the alcohol and make you sick. It is usually recom... Read More
4.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. George Klauberanswered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
Not a good idea: Consuming alcohol whilst taking antibiotics will not kill you, but alcohol can neutralize the antibiotics thus making them less effective. Also alcoho... Read More
2.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bac Nguyenanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
1-2 drinks..: 1-2 drinks of alcohol separately from time of taking the medicine should not affect the effectiveness of the medication/or cause problems, but be sens... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 54 years experience
Yes, in moderation: Alcohol will not interfere with ciprofloxacin (CiproBay) or phenazopyridine (Pyridium) and will not increase side effects. Don't drink to excess; heav... Read More
1.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Johnny Royanswered
Urology 60 years experience
2.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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