Can You Drink Alcohol While Taking Sulfamethoxazole Tmp

Almost everybody here talks about drinking much. My question is if I take a simple cup of red wine after my dinner at 8 and then take my sulfa at 12. I really do not think that a cup of good red table wine would be so disastrous as some readers have commented. Thank you. ## I think your intuition is correct - moderation is the key. One cup of red wine should not result in a bad reaction, although it may increase certain effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, or upset stomach. Be sure to learn about the possible side effects from the drug itself so that you can monitor how you feel and report any adverse effects to your doctor if need be. You can see a more comprehensive list on the page for Sulfamethoxazole Details. Hope this helps! ## Thank you very much! ## If I skip my medicine for o...

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I just took my last pill today, about 3 hours ago. I drank one beer a few days ago while taking it and I did experience more dizziness than usual but was fine. Do you think its okay to drink tonight? ## Hello, Ali! How are you? That close to having taken it, you will likely still experience more nausea and dizziness than usual, so it would be best to avoid drinking. If you feel you can't, then just try not to overdo it. You should be fine in a few days, though. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Can I take this medicine for a tooth ache ## I have a Tooth ache will this antibiotic help

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It's my buddy's 17th birthday tonight so I was gonna have a couple shots are there any dangerous side affects to worry about? ## Hi, Sean! I'm not sure what you decided to do last night, but I'll still add the details for anyone else seeking the same information… Drinking alcohol while taking this antibiotic can cause an enhancement of the side effects, so one may experience more dizziness, nausea and drowsiness than usual. It's almost like making one drink the same as having 2 and so on. Learn more Bactrim details here. Thus, if one must imbibe, please be aware of this and make sure that you will not be driving or operating any dangerous machinery. are there any other questions or concerns?

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Hi, I finished taking Sulfamethoxazole on Wednesday and three days later, I drank alcohol. I woke up the next morning with a bad itchy skin rash. Was this caused by the alcohol? The rash came and went that day. Now on day 2, it's pretty much gone, with just a little area under my chin on my neck. Will the rash go away on it's own, and how soon? Thank you. ## Hello, Gugs! How are you? Has there been any change? Since you finished it a few days before, I am rather doubtful that the medication played a role, however, I am not a doctor so I can't say for sure. It would be best to have it checked out to be sure. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic (non-itchy) skin rash and diarrhea. And while alcohol can make them...

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Having party, is it ok to drink beer ehile taking this med ## Hello, Mac! How are you? No, it is best not to imbibe, while taking this medication. It tends to cause some pretty severe side effects in a fairly large percentage of people that take it and those will increase with the consumption of alcohol. Regular side effects may include nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, diarrhea and non-allergic skin rash. Is there anything else I can help with? ## can you put the life on the risk if you drink like 12 beers and take the medication or is it just the side effect

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can you have a few cocktails while taking this med? ## Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim is an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections. For this class of medications, you are warned against the use of alcohol, because it can aggravate the side effects, such as: nausea, drowsiness and dizziness. This could cause you to become impaired much faster than usual, for instance, you may act as if you are completely drunk, after just 2 drinks, where as it may normally take you 4 or 5 to even feel tipsy. Are there any comments or questions? ## I had alcohol while on sulfameth/tmp and did not read warning label. Now I realize that is a big problem. How long does nausea etc. usually last?

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can I drink alcohol while taking this antibiotic? ## Mixing Sulfamethoxazole and Trimehtoprim with alcohol can greatly enhance the side effects of the medication, which can include: nausea, dizziness and drowsiness. This means that one drink may be equal to 2 and etc. If you choose to do so, it is advisable to make sure that you aren't operating any type of vehicle, since it is impossible to know the exact effects it may have on you. Learn more: Are there any other comments or questions?

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Can you drink alcholic beverages while taking this drug? ## Can you drink alcholic beverages while taking sulfameth tmp ds tabs ## There are no dangerous interactions listed, but you should check with your doctor, or pharmacist to be certain. Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim, commonly prescribed under the brand name Bactrim, is an antibiotic that is used to treat certain types of infections. And mixing it with alcohol can, however, cause the worsening of some side effects, such as nausea, dizziness and drowsiness. Is there anything else I can help you with? ## Thank you, Verwon. That is helpful. Just wanted to have 1/2 a glass of white wine with my dinner shortly. ## does drinking beer, reduce the efficency of sulfameth/tmp ds tabs, fighting infection? ## Will drinking alcohol reduce ...

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