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30-04-09, 06:43 PM
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any pharmacists on here?
the missus has been prescribed 500mg amoxicillin for a chest infection she's had for 6 weeks. We're meant to be having a big BBQ on Saturday so can she drink? She was gonna wait til after the BBQ to start taking them 3 times a day but she's started feeling really ill, can she drink whilst taking them? Internet seems 50/50 on whether it's ok to do so
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30-04-09, 06:47 PM
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Re: any pharmacists on here?
Just checked the 'larder' and found that SWMBO had been on that for her chest infection. Turned her into a total space-cadet so drinking shouldn't be an issue!!!
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30-04-09, 07:08 PM
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Re: any pharmacists on here?
Drinking will affect their effectiveness but they should still do the job!!
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30-04-09, 07:25 PM
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Re: any pharmacists on here?
I dont think you should be drinking any alcohol on top of them,but as she is feeling ill why would she want to drink?Just make her worse Id have thought
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30-04-09, 08:20 PM
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Re: any pharmacists on here?
Go and ask a Dr? Or a Pharmacist?
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30-04-09, 08:22 PM
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Re: any pharmacists on here?
I've been on amoxicillin before and I wasn't allowed to drink...but surely there's a little guide thing in the box?
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30-04-09, 08:22 PM
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Re: any pharmacists on here?
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01-05-09, 01:46 AM
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Re: any pharmacists on here?
dont let her drink whiles on amoxo... unless you are prepared to let her have the mother of all hangovers....
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01-05-09, 06:58 AM
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Re: any pharmacists on here?
Talk to your Doctor, unless you want to know about how to process holiday photos..
Unless it says otherwise, small amounts of the stuff should be ok. No offense at all to any pharmacists, see if someone can guess the reference xD |
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01-05-09, 09:34 AM
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Re: any pharmacists on here?
I had the most horrific allergic reaction to Amoxo, so didn't get the chance to even think about whether or not it would be ok to drink. Most drugs like this will not do a serious amount of harm with a small amount of alcohol, but given that she has a chest infection, which can end up being a real pain if not treated quickly, I'd just say to start the course now, read the warnings and if needed, call NHS direct to be sure on 0845 46 47. I doubt one or two beers or a glass of wine will hurt, but better safe than sorry so I would say just not to drink.......you don't NEED booze to have a good time. If you do......that's something else to think about ( a general statement, not directed at your wife).
AFAIK, alcohol will reduce the effectiveness of the drug and that's not what she'll want or need if she's not well. Hope she feels better soon though and have a nice BBQ!!! |
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