Question 1

can i drink beer and take keflex?

Accepted Answer

In moderation: There is no specific interaction between ethanol and keflex. A drink or two with Cephalexin isn't going to interact, but moderation is the key. Too much alcohol and your body's ability to fight off infection is lowered, which defeats the purpose of taking an antibiotic in the first place.

Question 2

can i drink light beer whilst taking mupirocin and cephalexin?

Accepted Answer

Hold the alcohol: Antibiotics and alcohol have some similar side effects: upset stomach, feeling drowsy or dizzy. Taken together these side effects may be more intense. Suggest waiting until you're finished your course of antibiotics and you're feeling better before consuming any alcohol.

Question 3

side effects of drinking beer while on cephalexin?

Accepted Answer

Few if any: You will probably have a higher alcohol level than if you did not drink beer, but other than that should be safe.

Question 4

can i drink couple of beers if i'm taking keflex 500 every 8 hrs.?

Accepted Answer

Below: Alcohol -and antibiotics are not meant to be taken together.

Reevaluate your situation--are you sure you cannot go without a couple of beers while on antibiotic.

Question 5

keflex can i drink a beer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is no contraindication to taking Keflex with alcohol but if you have an infection requiring antibiotic treatment i would limit the alcohol consumption until you're better.

Question 6

should i not drink beer when taking testosterone replacement?

Accepted Answer

Just don't overdo it: 1st, it's always best to ask prescribing physician & dispensing physician about your drugs, especially interactions & prohibitions.  2nd, i couldn't find any prohibition against alcohol use at http://www.Drugs.Com/testosterone.Html. So feel free to drink a beer but not more than 2 in any 24hr period (and no, drinking 4 at once while promising not to drink tomorrow doesn't average out).

Question 7

can i drink beer after taking day quil? i dosed dayquil in the morning (about 7am), and was wondering if i can drink beer later (about 6 pm)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The Dayquil would not affect your beer-drinking especially after a nearly 12-hr hiatus.

Question 8

can i drink beer if i am taking ic-smz-tmp 400-80mg?

Accepted Answer

No: I am always worried when people who are sick ask if they can drink while they're sick - this to me is a potential indicator of a drinking problem. You are on Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) for some kind of infection (respiratory or urinary usually), and alcohol is not good for people with infections - it suppresses our immune system, makes it harder for white cells to find and eat bacteria. Talk to your doctor/counselor.

Question 9

can i drink beer while taking zyrtec (cetirizine)?

Accepted Answer

NO: And the zyrtec shouldn't be your question, it should be the Klonopin (clonazepam).  Benzos and alcohol DO NOT MIX.  In fact, alcohol use itself can promote anxiety - it initially will dull it a bit, but then will rebound and it will increase - becomes a vicious cycle. Exactly how much beer are we talking about, and does the prescriber of your Klonopin (clonazepam) know about it?  If not, they NEED to know, and soon.

Question 10

can you drink beer when youre taking blood thinners?

Accepted Answer

NO: Alcohol enhances the action of blood thinners.You can bleed more.

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