Can you drink alcohol while taking trimethoprim tablets?

Can you drink alcohol while taking trimethoprim tablets?

Yes, you can drink alcohol with trimethoprim.

Can you drink alcohol while taking Bactrim?

Combining antibiotics and alcohol can increase these side effects. A few antibiotics — such as metronidazole (Flagyl), tinidazole (Tindamax), and sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim (Bactrim) — should not be mixed with alcohol because this may result in a more severe reaction.

Can I drink alcohol with nitrofurantoin mono MCR 100 mg?

Alcohol doesn’t affect nitrofurantoin itself, so it won’t cause a problem with the medication if you drink in moderation while taking it. However, it’s best to avoid drinking alcohol while you have a UTI – drink plenty of water instead to help flush the bacteria out of your bladder and urinary tract.

Is Macrobid a penicillin?

Macrobid and Augmentin are different types of antibiotics. Macrobid is a nitrofuran antibiotic and Augmentin is a combination of a penicillin-type antibiotic and a beta-lactamase inhibitor.

Can I drink alcohol 12 hours after taking Bactrim?

Mixing alcohol and Bactrim is not entirely safe. Alcohol can interact with many types of medication, including antibiotics like Bactrim. A general rule to follow is that if you are sick enough to require antibiotics, you should not be drinking alcohol.

Can nitrofurantoin make you feel depressed?

(See WARNINGS.) Asthenia, vertigo, and nystagmus also have been reported with the use of nitrofurantoin. Benign intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri), confusion, depression, optic neuritis, and psychotic reactions have been reported rarely.

Which antibiotics react with alcohol?

You should never consume alcohol while taking any of the following antibiotics:

  • cefoperazone.
  • cefotetan.
  • doxycycline.
  • erythromycin.
  • metronidazole.
  • tinidazole.
  • ketoconazole.
  • isoniazid.
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