Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Is There Any Interaction Between Doxycycline And Alcohol?
Is there interaction between doxycycline and alcohol? I have chronic bladder infections and use antibiotics to treat flair ups. I drank about a half of a glass of beer yesterday for the first time in years. I know there was one of my antibiotics that my Doctor prescribed that would make me very sick and vomit if I drank within 10 days. I do not remember which one? I feel bad enough without making myself vomit.
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
Hello,
Alcohol should not be drunk whilst taking doxycycline capsules .Intake of alcohol stimulates the metabolism of doxycycline by the liver. Thus effectiveness of medication will be decreased.
Hope this helps.
Please write back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Alcohol should not be drunk whilst taking doxycycline capsules .Intake of alcohol stimulates the metabolism of doxycycline by the liver. Thus effectiveness of medication will be decreased.
Hope this helps.
Please write back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
I find this answer helpful
1 user finds this helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Tetracycline antibiotics
Loading Online Doctors....