Can You Drink Alcohol With Bactrim

I've been on this medicine for three days can I drink alcohol while on this? ## Alcohol can seriously intensify the side effects, so drinking while taking this antibiotic could cause more dizziness, drowsiness and nausea than usual. Thus, it could also result in one drink affecting you as if you had 2 or 3 and so on. Learn more Bactrim details here. In rare cases, this medication can also cause some liver or kidney damage, alcohol may also increase that risk. In reality, the final choice on whether or not to imbibe is up to you, I can only tell you the true information on possible associated risks. Are there any other questions or comments? ## Ive been taking Sulfameth/Tmp 800/160mg tabs for 3 days. 2 tablets twice per day. Im finished taking it yesterday evening. When is it ok to d...

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Going to a party this weekend I wanted to know if this would be ok.I would only be drinking maybe 3 beers at most. ## Based on my research, the trimethoprim in Bactrim DS does list a drug interaction with alcohol, so I wouldn't recommend mixing the two if you can try your best to be mindful of it. The interaction itself states that you should talk to your doctor before using trimethoprim together with ethanol (alcohol). Further precautions note to not drink alcohol while you are taking trimethoprim as you may have unpleasant side effects such as: Fast heartbeats, warmth or redness under your skin, tingly feeling, nausea, and/or vomiting. Because of that, the manufacturer also recommends checking your food and medicine labels to be sure these products do not contain any alcohol as we...

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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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can you have a beer while taking these tablets ## Hi, Bruce! How are you? It is best to abstain from alcohol, when taking any prescription medication. However, if your doctor says it is safe for you to have a drink or two, on occasion, or if you chose to do so anyway, you should be aware that it can cause worsening of the side effects. Thus, you may experience more nausea, dizziness and drowsiness than usual, this effect will basically make one drink affect as if you'd had two and so on. Learn more Bactrim details here. So please, for your own safety, make sure that you aren't driving or operating any heavy machinery. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been taking Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim twice a day for 30 days. Today is my last day. How long should I wait to drink alcohol!? ## With most medications, alcohol can intensify the side effects, so you may experience more nausea, dizziness, and drowsiness than usual. It could take about a week for things to return to normal, after finishing this antibiotic, so it would be best to proceed with caution, according to FDA reports. How are you feeling? Have you experienced any side effects? ## I feel pretty fine. It's been a couple days since I last took it and ended up drinkin at the Cubs game last night and I was alright. I'll probably chill for a couple more days before I do again to make sure it's out of my system. Thanks for the reply! ## Can Bactrim (using for ...

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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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I know I should not drink alcohol, or citrus juices (grapefruit) Are there other foods I should avoid? What about coffee, and yogurt? (a bacterial culture) I have a urinary tract infection and would like to have my morning coffee but fear it may aggrevate the urinary tract. ## Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim, the active ingredient in Bactrim is actually only warned about in conjunction with the alcohol. There are no warnings with using it, when eating or drinking anything else, though you may want to check with your doctor or pharmacist to be certain. As to the coffee, that is the main concern with it, it is acidic and worsen the irritation and pain of a UTI. This medication may cause other side effects, which might include: nausea, drowsiness, diarrhea and skin rash. Are there any o...

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