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Am i right that it's no issue to take a pill to cure a cold if you been drinking alcohol?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

That depends on: What the medication is. Some may interact with alcohol, others would not.

Answered 6/26/2013

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