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Is it safe to drink alcohol while on amoxicillin and clavulanate capsules?
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That depends: On a number off factors. In general, alcohol can reduce the effectiveness of antibiotics. You need the infection treated, but you do not need the alcohol.
Answered 12/7/2020
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