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I'm taking macrobid 100mg for a uti, can i drink alcohol while taking this antibiotic?
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No interference: Alcohol in moderation rarely interferes with any antibiotic, and won't have any effect on nitrofurantoin (Macrobid®). Don't overdo it, but otherwise no worries.
Answered 4/20/2018
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