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I am going to a cinco de mayo party and i am currently on clindamycin for cellulitis. can i drink alcohol or will it interfere with the medication?
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Interfere: While it is unlikely to cause you any serious harm, the alcohol could certainly effect the efficacy of the clinda, and it's possible the clinda could effect your reaction/tolerance of the alcohol. You are unlikely to find a physician to condone the use of antibiotics and alcohol for these reasons, so you will have to decide for yourself i'm afraid.
Answered 6/28/2017
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No: It's best not to drink alcohol while taking an antibiotic.
Answered 10/24/2017
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