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A member asked:

Is it safe to drink alcohol while taking nitrofurantoin antibiotics for my uti?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

1-2 drinks..: 1-2 drinks of alcohol separately from time of taking the medicine should not affect the effectiveness of the medication/or cause problems, but be sensible. Be good and don't drink and drive. Good luck.

Dr Klauber and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/18/2015

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Dr. Charles Turck answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

Yes: The two are not known to negatively interact, having a drink should be okay.

Answered 4/25/2016

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