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I currently have a kidney infection and i'm on an antibiotic called bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim). would it be ok to drink 2 beers for tonight? or will it worsen my case?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Recommend Against: mixing these. Combo of bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) plus alcohol may ^ risk for: nausea, vomiting, flushing (heat & skin redness), prickly feeling & rapid heart rate.

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Answered 8/20/2017

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