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Is it ok to drink alcohol while on cefuroxine?got a minor leg infection on 500mg twice a day

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Dr. Cody Mead answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Maybe: But I think a better idea is to lay off the alcohol until you are recovered. Your body is trying to fight an infection! Get well soon!

Dr Arnold and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/26/2016

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