Alcohol & Antibiotics: What's The Real Story?

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Alcohol Video Description:It's widely said that you shouldn't drink alcohol while taking antibiotics, but is this actually correct? Transcript:A widespread myth states that you shouldn't drink alcohol while taking antibiotics, but in fact, drinking does NOT lessen the effects of these drugs. Although it’s sensible to rest and abstain from partying when taking any medication, it’s unlikely that drinking in moderation will cause problems if you’re taking most COMMON antibiotics. There ARE a few antibiotics—such as metronidazole or Flagyl, tinidazole or Tindamax, and Bactrim—that should not be mixed with alcohol as this may cause  a more severe reaction. Now, we’re NOT saying that it’s a smart idea to get drunk and rowdy while you’re trying to recover from an illness, since alcohol can lower your general energy and delay your recovery. For this reason, it’s best minimize alcohol consumption until you've finished the prescribed course of antibiotic treatment, and you’ve gotten better. Category:Health Myths/Diseases Tags:Health Myth, Antibiotics, Antibiotics with Alcohol, Alcohol Antibiotics, Drinking Alcohol While Taking Antibiotics, Mixing Antibiotics and Alcohol, Can You Drink Alcohol on Antibiotics