Question 1

what happens if you forget you are taking bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) and you drink wine at dinner?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) should not be mixed with alcohol. Although alcohol doesn't reduce the effectiveness of the Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim), it can reduce your energy and delay recovery and healing. Take care  and avoid alcohol until you finish your medication.

Question 2

will my z-pack work if i drink wine?

Accepted Answer

It will: It will work but you are sick to be taking antibiotics so don't drink too much, just a suggestion.

Question 3

can i drink wine when i'm preganant?

Accepted Answer

Not advised: I would not advise any alcoholic drinks while someone is pregnant.

Question 4

can i drink wine if i'm having a colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Follow instructions: Colon prep instructions will be given to you, just follow them carefully. Usually you are allowed to have liquids until 12 hours before doing the procedure.

Question 5

i just drink wine, i'm not an alcoholic right?

Accepted Answer

No: Drinking alcohol responsibly makes no one an alcoholic.  Overuse of any alcohol including wine damages you physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.  This is the definition of an alcoholic.

Question 6

can i drink wine while on citraplex?

Accepted Answer

No: Please do not drink an alcohol beverages while on escitalopram or other ssri's.

Question 7

why do i go red when i drink wine?

Accepted Answer

Enzyme lack: You have a deficiency of alcohol dehydrogenase, the enzyme that metabolizes alcohol.  Consequently, with you, a little alcohol "goes a long way."  Since your body metabolizes alcohol much slower than "normal" people, your alcohol tolerance will be much less.  Asians and American Indians are commonly deficient in this enzyme.

Question 8

can i drink wine while taking daflon?

Accepted Answer

Daflon: Daflon is a flavonoid which has some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative properties. When consumed with low to moderate amounts of wine, there should be no problems. If you are still concerned, be sure to talk to your healthcare provider.

Question 9

is it ok to drink wine after takin musinex?

Accepted Answer

How much wine??: If you are using musinex, i assume you have an upper respiratory or sinus infection.  Alcohol does reduce the ability of the body to fight off infection, and actually ultimately is dehydrating.  Neither of these are good for any kind of respiratory infection. There are no interactions, and if you are talking about 1-2 wine glasses, no problem.  Safe drinking limits in men are no more than 2/day.

Question 10

is it a bad idea to drink wine every night?

Accepted Answer

R u compelled?: Choosing to drink a glass of red wine most nights may be good for you--needing or feeling compelled to drink one or more is not.

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