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Hi, i'm taking ciproflaxin for a chest infection and should be finished in 3 days.would it be okay for me to have a glass of wine with dinner tonight?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Avoid: I suggest avoiding any and all alcohol while on antibiotics.

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

Hi, i'm taking ciproflaxin for a chest infection and should be finished in 3 days.would it be okay for me to have a glass of wine with dinner tonight?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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