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I'm taking clarithromycin for a sinus infection. can one drink alcohol as well?

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Yes: The contraindication is with bactrim, (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) but you can have some alcohol if you are taking clarithromycin.

Answered 3/13/2018

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A member asked:

I'm taking clarithromycin for a sinus infection. can one drink alcohol as well?

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Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

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