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Can you drink alcohol while taking doxycycline for chlamydia?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Sure, no problem -- alcohol won't affect absorption of doxycycline or its effect against chlamydia. But best not to take them together, to avoid stomach upset.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 12/12/2021

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