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Is it okay to drink while taking antibiotics for uti?
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Alcohol & antibiotic: It depends which antibiotic. Cephalexin is safe with alcohol. The two that are absolutely contraindicated are Trimethoprim/sulfa and Metronidazole. But in general, if you are fighting an infection, drinking a significant amount of alcohol may hinder your recovery by making you feel tired and sluggish. If you are in the US, however, as you are under 21, I cannot officially condone alcohol use.
Answered 7/16/2014
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