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Is Alcohol Consumption Safe While On Cipro?

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Posted on Thu, 16 Jul 2015
Question: I was prescribes cipro antibiotic for a UTI. It's my anniversary this weekend and I wanted to check and see if I can drink alcohol on this medication?
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Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No such interactions

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.

There are no interactions between alcohol and ciprofloxacin and you can consume alcohol as permitted and in limits.

Moreover duration of antibiotics for UTI is usually 7-10 days.

Take plenty of water and other fluids.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
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OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine

Practicing since :2009

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Is Alcohol Consumption Safe While On Cipro?

Brief Answer: No such interactions Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. There are no interactions between alcohol and ciprofloxacin and you can consume alcohol as permitted and in limits. Moreover duration of antibiotics for UTI is usually 7-10 days. Take plenty of water and other fluids. Hope you found the answer helpful. Regards Dr Deepti Verma