Question 1

will drinking 180 ml alcohol (42% strength) after taking anti rabies vaccine injection put me at risk of rabies? does alcohol neutralises the effect of anti rabies vaccine?

Accepted Answer

No: It does not. However, unless you have a designated driver you can kill yourself or others under the influence of alcohol.

Question 2

can you drink alcohol after rabies vaccination?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Social drinking will not interfere with the effectiveness of the series.

Question 3

i accidentally consumed alcohol after rabies vaccine, is there anything i should do as a precaution? all doses of vaccine are complete

Accepted Answer

No problem: Social drinking  does not interfere  with the effectiveness of this vaccine.

Question 4

does alcohol reduces rabies vaccine efficiency or not ? when i recieved my rabies vaccine course i drank alcohol around 200 ml only 1 time during the course. i rarely drink (twice in a year). does it affect the antibodies or not?

Accepted Answer

: I would think there is no interference.  I would go to CDC.gov and read about rabies.  Also discuss with your local Dr. They should know more about the specific issues in India in men like you.

Question 5

i took alcohol during my anti rabies course,is there any harm?

Accepted Answer

Rabies prevention: The Philippines is endemic for rabies, so you should be careful to follow the doctor's instructions for the anti- rabies injections. Because these are shots, drinking too much alcohol won't affect the treatment really.  Still you should give your body a break and cut back on the alcohol. If you find the biting dog, that may make your treatment alot easier.

Question 6

i consumed alcohol today evening. my anti-rabies d3 shot date is tomorrow.
is it ok for me to take it?
when should i take it. in morning or evening?

Accepted Answer

.: No interaction between anti Rabies Vaccine and alcohol. 
Advise: drink sensibly and within limits. Have a nice day.

Question 7

i was bitten with a 1.5 months pup day before yesterday and i was given tetanus followed by day 0 anti rabies shot yester.

can i take alcohol today?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Social consumption of ethanol will not alter the effectiveness of either vaccine.

Question 8

would it be possible that a person drink alcohol while being treated for rabies?

Accepted Answer

Yes in moderation : The treatment for rabies including vaccine and hrig is not affected by drinking alcohol . As always drink responsibly and in moderation..

Question 9

i had 4 shots of rabies vaccination post exposure. 5th shot is still due next month.can i consume alcohol, or should wait till completion of the 5th.

Accepted Answer

No problem: Simple social drinking does not interfere with the bodies response to this vaccine series.

Question 10

hi i have a question, i drink alcohol last night and i take anti-rabies in this morning, is it okay even i drink alcohol last night and i take anti-rabies on this morning? and the anti-rabies are still be effect in my body? by the way i post exposure?

Accepted Answer

: There are no known interactions between alcohol and the rabies shot or immunoglobulin. That said, if you are a heavy drinker who consumes alcohol daily, you may be causing liver damage. People with progressive liver damage may have more difficulty processing medications and foreign substances.

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Will drinking 180 ml alcohol (42% strength) after taking anti rabies vaccine injection put me at risk of rabies? does alcohol neutralises the effect of anti rabies vaccine?

A member asked:

Can you drink alcohol after rabies vaccination?

A member asked:

I accidentally consumed alcohol after rabies vaccine, is there anything i should do as a precaution? all doses of vaccine are complete

A member asked:

Does alcohol reduces rabies vaccine efficiency or not ? when i recieved my rabies vaccine course i drank alcohol around 200 ml only 1 time during the course. i rarely drink (twice in a year). does it affect the antibodies or not?

A member asked:

I took alcohol during my anti rabies course,is there any harm?

A member asked:

I consumed alcohol today evening. my anti-rabies d3 shot date is tomorrow. is it ok for me to take it? when should i take it. in morning or evening?

A member asked:

I was bitten with a 1.5 months pup day before yesterday and i was given tetanus followed by day 0 anti rabies shot yester. can i take alcohol today?

A member asked:

Would it be possible that a person drink alcohol while being treated for rabies?

A member asked:

I had 4 shots of rabies vaccination post exposure. 5th shot is still due next month.can i consume alcohol, or should wait till completion of the 5th.

A member asked:

Hi i have a question, i drink alcohol last night and i take anti-rabies in this morning, is it okay even i drink alcohol last night and i take anti-rabies on this morning? and the anti-rabies are still be effect in my body? by the way i post exposure?

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