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Can i have anyalcohol at all while taking rifampin?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No: Because of the risk of liver toxicity/hepatitis while taking Rifampin it would be best to avoid all alcohol.

Answered 7/1/2014

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