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Can i drink alcohol on clindamycin?
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Yes: There is no direct contraindication to drinking alcohol while receiving clindamycin, except that alcohol in your bloodstream may inhibit some of your immune mechanisms.
Answered 8/17/2017
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Yes: No problem taking Clindamycin with alcohol but keep it in moderation. If you have a significant infection it would be best to abstain until the infection has resolved.
Answered 6/27/2018
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