“Can I drink a little while taking this med?”
I am an alcoholic currently dealing with cutting back on alcohol in a healthy manner to prevent a seizure. I am on Bactrim for an infection.
Female | 22 years old
Medications: Bactrim
Conditions: UTI
3 Answers
Sherri L. Clark
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health, Physical Health
DE
When taking the antibiotic and drinking alcohol, it also lowers the effectiveness of the antibiotic and could potentially throw the treatment off track, and may not work as effectively. Please be mindful and just weigh your options when making decisions. Talk to your Dr. if you are not able to abstain, and get the opinion of someone who is familiar with your medical history and who is able to see and monitor you closely. Hope this helps. Thanks!
Sure, with emphasis on ”a little.”
Yours truly,
Dr. Richard Evan (Rick) Steele
Yours truly,
Dr. Richard Evan (Rick) Steele
You should not.
William Z. Cohen, M.D., FAAFP
William Z. Cohen, M.D., FAAFP
