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Why can't you drink alcoholic bevareges when you are taking isoniazid?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

INH hepatitis: Isoniazid (inh) can cause liver damage, and so can alcohol. Drinking alcohol increases the risk of inh hepatitis.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 6/26/2014

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