A 42-year-old male asked:
i have been on penicillin since last tuesday, i have a few days left. can i drink alcohol? i need more than a few drinks tonight.
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Dr. JAYENDRA SHAH answered
59 years experience Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
ALCOHOL IS NOT GOOD.: WHEN YOU ARE TAKING MEDICINE,IT IS ADVISABLE TO AVOID ALCOHOL. PARTICULARLY, MORE THAN ONE DRINK.
Answered on Jul 30, 2016
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A female asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Per Drugs.com: drug interaction checker - there are no noted interactions btwn penicillin vk and alcohol.
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A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. Larry Lutwick answered
49 years experience Infectious Disease
No interaction: But do it in moderation.
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