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Can a person drink alcohol while taking amoxicicillan?
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NO : Drinking alcohol can make the antibiotic ineffective.
Answered 11/26/2016
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Not recommended: Even though there are no drug-drug interactions listed between alcohol (ethanol) & amoxicillin, it is always best to take medications with water. Alcohol may irritate the stomach & cause other untoward problems. Alcoholic beverages are never a good choice to mix with medications.
Answered 3/23/2016
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