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Anyone combine Bactrim DS and alcohol? The google machine says it will make me sick.
Posted on 2/5/21 at 2:55 pm
Posted on 2/5/21 at 2:55 pm
Trying to decide if this one of the BS no alcohol while on antibiotics or if it will truly make me sick. Going to dinner and would like to enjoy a couple beers or cocktails.
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Posted on 2/5/21 at 2:58 pm to thadcastle
Nah, try it and report back here. 
Posted on 2/5/21 at 2:58 pm to thadcastle
What kind of sick? If it’s stomach trouble - that’s not bad. If it makes you pass out - then that might be an issue.
I’m allergic to bactrim - so I’ve never had it with alcohol.
I’m allergic to bactrim - so I’ve never had it with alcohol.
Posted on 2/5/21 at 2:58 pm to thadcastle
I'm not a doctor but I know from experience that alcohol reduces efficacy of antibiotics and that antibiotics reduce tolerance of alcohol.
That said, a few drinks probably will not hurt you, but a bender isn't a great idea.
That said, a few drinks probably will not hurt you, but a bender isn't a great idea.
Posted on 2/5/21 at 2:59 pm to thadcastle
my go to for medical question answers in Mayo Clinic:
Mayo Clinic - Bactrim & Alcohol
Mayo Clinic - Bactrim & Alcohol
quote:
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. Drinking any amount of alcohol with these medications can result in side effects such as flushing, headache, nausea and vomiting, and rapid heart rate.
Posted on 2/5/21 at 2:59 pm to thadcastle
You shouldn’t mix any antibiotics with alcohol.
Posted on 2/5/21 at 3:00 pm to thadcastle
A beer or two and you’ll probably be fine. I’m not a doctor, but I overdid it once on bactrim and felt like shite.
Posted on 2/5/21 at 3:01 pm to Scruffy
quote:
You shouldn’t mix any antibiotics with alcohol.
quote:I don't think I would like having you as my doctor
Scruffy
Posted on 2/5/21 at 3:04 pm to thadcastle
Avoid alcohol. I did that once on Bactrim in my early 20s and ended up sick as a dog over it. Took just one drink.
Posted on 2/5/21 at 3:09 pm to thadcastle
quote:
Bactrim DS
Congrats on the Urethritis
Posted on 2/5/21 at 3:12 pm to thadcastle
does it also say not to operate heavy machinery?
Posted on 2/5/21 at 3:14 pm to thadcastle
It's entirely person dependent. I've been on Bactrim for a couple of years and drink on it. But my body is used to it. I found it would make me a little nauseous on an empty stomach though.
Posted on 2/5/21 at 3:18 pm to thadcastle
I have never quit drinking because of antibiotics and I'm fine. From what I heard they just don't work as well.
Posted on 2/5/21 at 3:18 pm to thadcastle
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Going to dinner
If you throw up in the restaurant you’ll get your meal for free. Win-win.
Posted on 2/5/21 at 3:19 pm to thadcastle
Skip any dose within 12 hours of when you plan to drink, start back dosing the next morning.
Posted on 2/5/21 at 3:30 pm to thadcastle
Yeah I've mixed it a few times like an idiot. You kind of feel like hell while drinking and bad hungover the next morning.
Posted on 2/5/21 at 3:31 pm to thadcastle
I doubt it.
That’s one of those just in case sort of things.
Some people are just way too sensitive to medicine
That’s one of those just in case sort of things.
Some people are just way too sensitive to medicine
Posted on 2/5/21 at 3:32 pm to thadcastle
“Bactrim can inhibit acetaldehyde dehydrogenase, which is largely responsible for alcohol metabolism. If acetaldehyde dehydrogenase is less active, alcohol toxicity can build up and can cause what is known as a disulfiram reaction.”
Basically, combining them can cause you to have bright red face, fast heart rate, and low blood pressure. That is not fun at parties.
Basically, combining them can cause you to have bright red face, fast heart rate, and low blood pressure. That is not fun at parties.
Posted on 2/5/21 at 4:07 pm to tigeraddict
Don't know if true or not but Dr said don't drink when I took Flagyl. Said it would make me sick. Said that is what is given to alcoholics. Asked for a couple extra and I would report back but she said no.
Posted on 2/5/21 at 4:11 pm to thadcastle
They say don’t mix alcohol with Percocet either and I’ve never felt a better feeling
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