Can Alcohol Be Consumed While On Azithromycin?

Posted on Fri, 5 Jun 2015

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Fri, 5 Jun 2015 Answered on

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Question : Im currntly on Azithromycin 250mg. Is it safe to consume alcohol?

Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
there is no contraindication

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Azithromycin and alcohol do not interact, at least in a clinically significant manner. Despite that, caution is advised if you intend to consume large amounts of alcohol because the drug's metabolism requires a functioning liver. Large amounts of alcohol may impair the liver function. Moderate consumption is considered safe.

I hope I've helped!
Kind regards!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (1 minute later)

Yes that helped a lot! Thanks! Ill go easy.

Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
you're welcome

Detailed Answer:
I'll be glad to help again in the future if you need medical advice!

Kind regards!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (6 minutes later)

One last thing doc. What is considered moderate drinking ?

Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
2 or 3 drinks

Detailed Answer:
A couple of drinks is OK. Of course there is no strict rule for the number of drinks or ethanol quantity, so you should use common sense. Getting drunk might mean that your liver struggles to cope with the alcohol load.

Kind regards!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar