Question 1

does kombucha tea have enough alcohol to interact with paromomycin or tinizadole?

Accepted Answer

No: Probably not. The alcohol in kombucha is not significant enough to interact with those medications.

Question 2

is kombucha safe after the first trimester? the bottle says it has "trace amounts of alcohol." is it best to avoid it altogether?

Accepted Answer

Better to avoid: I tell people to avoid alcohol as much as possible in the first trimester, so i would avoid it..

Question 3

i had several sips of kombucha, which has a little alcohol, but i'm supposed to take metronidazole 500mg tonight. will this give me bad side effects?

Accepted Answer

How long between: when you took sips of alcohol and when you are scheduled to take Metronidazole?  Given the fact that there is only a small percentage of alcohol in kombucha, and that alcohol is metabolized relatively quickly, there should not be a problem, especially if you are taking them several hours apart.

Question 4

prescribed 1mg ativan (lorazepam) for anxiety...took one right after drinking a whole store bought kombucha just saw label says trace amt of alcohol- freaking out

Accepted Answer

Try to calm down.: There is a big difference between trace amount of alcohol and drinking a beer. You will likely be just fine. Take care.

Question 5

i got a concussion a week ago and was told to avoid alcohol; however, i have been drinking large amounts of kombucha. i recently realized that this has trace amounts of achohol in it. i am concerned that this could have negative impacts on my brain?

Accepted Answer

Relax: I consider trace amounts to be insignificant in this situation. You would need to consume gallons of it daily to be significant.

Question 6

is kombucha useful?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: Kombucha is used as a tea for many indications, such as memory loss, and to strengthen the immune system. Topically, it is used for pain relief. There are no studies to support it being effective for either use.

Question 7

i have recently discovered kombucha and was wondering what the benefits of it were?

Accepted Answer

None: This is a type of tea brewed with numerous yeasts and bacteria, and it has not been shown to have any medical benefits.  In fact, it appears to have more side effects than actual effects.

Question 8

can you tell me is kombucha drink related to sarcoidosis disease?

Accepted Answer

Kombucha: There appears no good evidence that kombucha is good for anything but is good to be avoided. It has some relationship to molds but i can find no literature relating kombucha to sarcoid.

Question 9

is kombucha safe on warfarin which im on due to af. dr not sure. if i drink it, it will be a consistent amount each day?

Accepted Answer

: Kombucha can vary in its alcohol content. Most commercial varieties contain less than 0.5%.  Most are fine for consumption while taking warfarin. Check the label, though for alcohol content and avoid homemade varieties as they can contain more alcohol. While taking warfarin, it is advised to severly limit or remove alcohol from the diet.

Question 10

i find french's mustard, vinegar and kombucha - take my acid reflux away instantly. how does that make sense? aren't they acidic?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you, From what you described, it appears that your symptoms that you attribute to acid reflux may be due to something else. It would be prudent to consult your doctor.
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Does kombucha contain alcohol

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Does kombucha tea have enough alcohol to interact with paromomycin or tinizadole?

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Is kombucha safe after the first trimester? the bottle says it has "trace amounts of alcohol." is it best to avoid it altogether?

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I had several sips of kombucha, which has a little alcohol, but i'm supposed to take metronidazole 500mg tonight. will this give me bad side effects?

A member asked:

Prescribed 1mg ativan (lorazepam) for anxiety...took one right after drinking a whole store bought kombucha just saw label says trace amt of alcohol- freaking out

A member asked:

I got a concussion a week ago and was told to avoid alcohol; however, i have been drinking large amounts of kombucha. i recently realized that this has trace amounts of achohol in it. i am concerned that this could have negative impacts on my brain?

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Is kombucha useful?

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I have recently discovered kombucha and was wondering what the benefits of it were?

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Can you tell me is kombucha drink related to sarcoidosis disease?

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Is kombucha safe on warfarin which im on due to af. dr not sure. if i drink it, it will be a consistent amount each day?

A member asked:

I find french's mustard, vinegar and kombucha - take my acid reflux away instantly. how does that make sense? aren't they acidic?

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