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I just had a septoplasty a week ago today i have finished taking zinnat antibiotics.. when can i drink alcohol? i mean just a glass of wine or beer

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Dr. Stephen Metzinger answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Alcohol after OR: I believe it is best not to consume alcohol 2 weeks before surgery to two weeks after surgery. Alcohol can be a potent platelet inhibitor and it can increase your chance of bleeding and hematoma. Wait one more week.

Dr Narayanan and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/7/2018

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A member asked:

I just had a septoplasty a week ago today i have finished taking zinnat antibiotics.. when can i drink alcohol? i mean just a glass of wine or beer

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Metzinger answered

Dr Narayanan and 2 doctors agreed

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