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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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