Can you drink while taking a z-pack (Azithromycin)?

Question

I just started one today for strep throat. There's nothing in the given drug info that says not to and most everyone I've asked says it's most likely okay. Thoughts?

Answer 1

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No, alcohol keeps the antibiotic from working. Also, if you are on birth control pills, the antibiotic keeps those from working so watch out.

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I am a respiratory therapist.

Answer 2

no you can't drink taking any type pof medication...period

Answer 3

NO you can not drink taking a zpac. First of all it could make you very sick.. and secondly the antibiotics will not be as effective.

Answer 4

NO you should never drink alcohol when taking an antibiotic. It can cause a severe reaction such as coma and death. It can also disrupt the antibiotics effectiveness. ALWAYS finish every antibiotic as directed. You often will begin some improvement of symptoms and think you are better when in reality the medicine has begun to work but not yet killed off the infection. With strept throat you must be careful. It can move to another organ of your body and silently kill it (such as your liver for example) This is a reality as I have a cousin this happened to when she was about 7 years old. Always complete meds as prescribed for your own protection. ... and do not drink, please when taking them.

Answer 5

Please do not drink! Finish your meds and then you can drink in moderation. Hang on until New Years.

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Feel better and take good care of yourself!

Answer 6

no drinking lowers immune function and youre taking a z-pack to build up your immune system.

Answer 7

Consuming any form of alcohol while on any form of antibiotics will make you puke. I guarantee it.

Answer 8

NO...with any medication, you should not drink...you can have a serious side effect with it..most common ones are dizziness, vomitting and so on...

i just got off of Z-pack and my lables clearly stated stay away from alcohol...