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Can i drink a few drinks that contain alcohol with low sugar while being on uti antibiotic? i have a big event i am going to and i won't over due it.
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Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Urban myth: Alcohol has no effect on antibiotics or how well they work. That's an urban myth. Don't worry about it. (Don't get totally tanked, otherwise no worries.)
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