Alcohol and Amoxicillin: is it safe?
It is safe to drink small amounts of alcohol with the antibiotic amoxicillin. However, moderation is key. Alcohol will not stop an antibiotic from doing its job, but it can increase unwanted side effects and lead to antibiotic resistance. Drinking alcohol during an infection can also slow your body’s healing ability. These, and many other […]
Alcohol and Antibiotics
Most people think that mixing alcohol and antibiotics will stop the antibiotics from working. While avoiding alcohol when taking a course of anti-bacterial medication is a good idea, in most cases, alcohol won’t reduce its effectiveness. Many antibiotics will have a warning label on them advising patients to “Avoid alcohol”, but does this mean all […]