Can alcohol be consumed while on clindamycin?
Question posted by laketravis380 on 15 Sep 2010
Last updated on 15 September 2010 by Anonymous
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This particular antibiotic is really hard on ur stomach and may causes pain, gastritis, nausea, vomitting in some people without the added alcohol, + u will b reducing the effectiveness. please abstain until u r thru with this med.
Generally alcohol is not recommended when taking antibiotics, however couple of ounces shall perhaps not make too much of a difference, however please check it with your doc/pharmacist who prescribed the med., better to safe & well informed. Take care, be well & safe!
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