Although it is comparatively less dangerous to drink while taking Amoxicillin, patients taking an antibiotic with alcohol should always be careful
However, many health professionals will recommend you avoid alcohol to give your Amoxicillin will still work with alcohol
Side Effects
Drinking large amounts of alcohol while taking co-amoxiclav can make you more likely to get side effects affecting your liver
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It is generally recommended to avoid alcohol while taking antibiotics, including amoxicillin clavulanate
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But it's unlikely that drinking alcohol in moderation will cause problems if you're taking the most common antibiotics
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Upset stomach, dizziness, drowsiness and headaches are among the most common side effects, and consuming alcohol may increase the severity of these unpleasant symptoms
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to amoxicillin and clavulanate (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling)
It works by killing the bacteria and preventing their growth
Though some antibiotics, like amoxicillin, don't warn against alcohol, drinking can worsen side effects
May cause an allergic reaction in those allergic to penicillin
With that being said, there is no direct drug interaction between alcohol and amoxicillin
Common side effects