One beer, yes; more?: I always worry when someone asks about drinking with a certain med, or after a procedure or surgery. because it is a red flag to me, as an Addiction Medicine specialist, that there may be an underlying problem. Alcohol effects the immune system and impairs our ability to fight a number of infections, including fungal infections. One or two social drinks will not cause harm, but more certainly may.
Answered 7/27/2018
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