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A 32-year-old female asked:

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

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Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

Allergy and Immunology 29 years experience

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

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