'Skins_&_'Stons Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Hey all. I went to the doctor today for my Bronchitis & he put me on azithromycin (an antibotic). I really want to get nice & toasted at my buddy's party tonight, but I don't want to cancel out the effect of the antibiotics. I read through ALL of the fine print on the medication and there was no mention of alcohol at all. However, for years I have heard many different opnions on the subject, but never anyting concrete. Does anyone here actually know if this just an urban legend/old wive's tale??? Thanks! -S&S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 You're good. I do it all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philal0102 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Stick to alchohol and ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BALLz Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 If you're that worried, just don't take the anitbiotic, I'm mean, Alcohol is an antibiotic anyway so your covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 http://www.steadyhealth.com/articles/Antibiotics___Alcohol__The_truth_and_myths_a144_f74.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Skins_&_'Stons Posted January 25, 2008 Author Share Posted January 25, 2008 You're good. I do it all the time. Seriously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Seriously? Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Skins_&_'Stons Posted January 25, 2008 Author Share Posted January 25, 2008 Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 You're good. I do it all the time. Seriously? Seriously. He only said he does it all the time. He never said what the effects were. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Done right the high is sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herb mul-key Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 your good...just stay out of the sun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 just stay out of the sun... That shouldn't be mcuh of a problem in Maryland in the middle of January Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I would recommend against it... The alcohol can interact with the antibiotic and decrease it's effectiveness (among other side effects) and you don't want to be taking antibiotics longer than you have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 According to WebMD, don't do it : "Be careful mixing alcohol with certain antibiotics," says Jenkins. "The main antibiotic-alcohol interactions are with metronidazole (Flagyl) and the sulfa drugs -- commonly used antibiotics." An example of a sulfa drug is Bactrim. Mixing metronidazole and alcohol can cause nausea, vomiting, flushing, headache and stomach pain, Jenkins says. http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/7-dangerous-drug-mistakes?page=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvisit1 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I asked this same question to a friend that was a nurse the last time I was sick enough that I needed antibiotics. She said that nothing bad would happen to me, it would just negate the effects of the antibiotics and that I would take longer to get better or be sicker then before the next day because alcohol weakens the immune system. It's really up to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 They do not interacte in any way that matters, I always drink on them, and I am on them at least twice a year because of bronchitis. The only effect you might have, is with Biaxin, which is basically what you have, it's harder on the stomach, and drinking excessive amounts of liquor might make you vomit. Other than that, it does no harm, I even called a pharmacy for you to check, and they verified it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 So did you get hammered or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncsuapex Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 dont ask random people on the internet for health advice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 So did you get hammered or not? PB, ya more concerned with whether he got a good buzz and wasted on beer, than whether he had severe side effects from the mix with the drugs ? :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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