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Is Wine Consumption Safe While On Trimethoprim?

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Question : Is it OK to drive k a glass of wine while taking Trimetoprim?
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It's okay but shouldn't be a new routine!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.

A glass of wine while on trimethoprim is okay if this happens very sparingly. However, you shouldn't make this a habit as regular intake of antibiotics can cause drugs to be less effective because of accelerated clearance by the body's system.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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Is Wine Consumption Safe While On Trimethoprim?

Brief Answer: It's okay but shouldn't be a new routine! Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks for this query. A glass of wine while on trimethoprim is okay if this happens very sparingly. However, you shouldn't make this a habit as regular intake of antibiotics can cause drugs to be less effective because of accelerated clearance by the body's system. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.