“Can I drink alcohol if I have a kidney infection?”

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“Can I drink alcohol if I have a kidney infection?”

I have a kidney infection. Can I drink alcohol if I have a kidney infection?

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**Dr. Nicolas Lailas** Urologist Reston, Virginia · Accepted Answer

Dr. Nicolas Lailas Urologist Reston, Virginia

Sure you can but it depends on what antibiotic you are taking for the infection.

**Dr. Susan Brunner** Internist Birmingham, AL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Susan Brunner Internist Birmingham, AL

I’d say yes:)
But it depends on the antibiotics you are on. Check the labels and confirm.