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I'm on my third day of azithromycin is it okay to drink alcohol?

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MUST YOU??: If you are sick enough for an antibiotic you should avoid alcohol. If you cannot wait a few days you may have an addiction. If you are alcoholic, the sooner you get help the better. Why are you taking this med?

Answered 12/9/2016

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

There are no: interactions between azithromycin and ethanol. Of course it would be advisable to use moderation so that you don't put too much of a stress on your body in general. It is already fighting off whatever the azithromycin was prescribed for, why make it harder on yourself?

Answered 12/2/2016

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Yes & no: Alcohol does not adversely affect effectiveness of Azythromycin. Temporary liver damage, however, has been noted in some people. Also, alcohol consumption interferes with your body's ability to heal itself.

Answered 12/2/2016

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