The Risks of Mixing Alcohol and Antibiotics - The Recovery Village Ridgefield

Doctors usually suggest avoiding alcohol while taking antibiotics, some antibiotics can have serious interactions with alcohol.

Doctors usually suggest avoiding alcohol while taking antibiotics. Although alcohol doesn't directly reduce the effectiveness of antibiotics, it can impact your health and well-being.
This is because mixing alcohol and antibiotics can increase the chances of harmful side effects like nausea, dizziness and trouble breathing.

Drinking alcohol can also damage the immune system, which isn't helpful when fighting an infection and drinking alcohol can also slow down the body's healing process. Some antibiotics, like metronidazole, can have very serious interactions with alcohol.

It's important to ask your healthcare provider how long you should wait to drink after taking antibiotics. If you are struggling with alcohol addiction, The Recovery Village Ridgefield can help.
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