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Is it ok to take a small portion of alcohol , like beer, while takin antibiotic ?

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Dr. Ronald Achong answered

Would avoid this: There is an antibiotic called Flagyl which you cannot consume alcohol. How about avoiding alcohol until you finish your course of antibiotics.

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Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

Is it ok to take a small portion of alcohol , like beer, while takin antibiotic ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Achong answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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