A 39-year-old male asked:
i have a lung infection and was prescribed doxycycline, i want to know is it ok to have a glass of wine with dinner while taking?
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Dr. Frank Mayo answered
48 years experience Pulmonary Critical Care
NOT USUALLY: While on antibiotics alcohol should be avoided as it may interfere with absorption or metabolism of the antibiotic. Also the duration of antibiotic use is likely to be 5-7 days.
Answered on Jul 25, 2013
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Avoid: I suggest avoiding any and all alcohol while on antibiotics.
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Dr. Robert Roaney answered
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Wine with antibiotic: If you have an infection requiring an antibiotic, in this case doxycycline, you quite probably should not be using alcohol. However, the sun will not ... Read More
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No: But gastric side effects are common with doxycycline. If you have taken it with food and still get vomiting, ask your doctor for a substitute. Ther ... Read More
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