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A member asked:

I had inguinal hernia and undescend testicle surgery 3 weeks ago, can i drink alcohol now as i am still on my antibiotics???

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Not good idea: It would be best to wait unt you are off antibiotics and cleared by your doctor before you resume drinking alcohol.

Answered 11/10/2015

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