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Is it a bad idea to drink wine while on amoxicillin?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Modest alcohol...: ...intake won't interfere with amoxicillin. Don't drink heavily, which could interfere with your immune system and amoxicillin working against the infection. But a few beers or a couple of drinks or glasses of wine won't hurt anything.

Answered 9/30/2016

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Dr. John Michel answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Possibly but no: While some doctors feel it ok to have a small amount of wine or alcohol, I believe it is better not to drink but to abstain. I feel that the meds would work better and have no chance of interference. Take the alcohol when done with the med

Answered 9/29/2016

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