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Is it safe to consume alcohol on antibiotic for urinary tracy infection?

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

Not recommended: Alcohol decreases the absorption of the antibiotics and therefore the effectiveness of the antibiotic.

Answered 12/27/2016

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