Comments on: Is it safe to drink while taking the antibiotic Augmentin? http://alternativegenericdrugs.com/is-it-safe-to-drink-while-taking-the-antibiotic-augmentin/ Find all information on generic alternatives of prescription medicines. Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:01:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Jo http://alternativegenericdrugs.com/is-it-safe-to-drink-while-taking-the-antibiotic-augmentin/comment-page-1/#comment-9492 Jo Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:51:28 +0000 http://alternativegenericdrugs.com/is-it-safe-to-drink-while-taking-the-antibiotic-augmentin/#comment-9492 I would not drink while taking Augmentin. Here is a little information on the medication for you. Link is provided below. What drug(s) may interact with amoxicillin/clavulanic acid? •allopurinol •birth control pills •methotrexate •neomycin •probenecid Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines. What side effects may I notice from taking amoxicillin/clavulanic acid? Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible: •difficulty breathing, wheezing •dark yellow or brown urine •dizziness •fever or chills, sore throat •headache •increased thirst •pain or difficulty passing urine •redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth •seizures (convulsions) •skin rash, itching •stomach pain or cramps •swollen joints •severe or watery diarrhea •unusual bleeding or bruising •unusual weakness or tiredness •yellowing of the eyes or skin Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): •diarrhea •loss of appetite •nausea, vomiting •stomach gas or heartburn I would not drink while taking Augmentin.

Here is a little information on the medication for you. Link is provided below.

What drug(s) may interact with amoxicillin/clavulanic acid?
•allopurinol
•birth control pills
•methotrexate
•neomycin
•probenecid

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

What side effects may I notice from taking amoxicillin/clavulanic acid?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
•difficulty breathing, wheezing
•dark yellow or brown urine
•dizziness
•fever or chills, sore throat
•headache
•increased thirst
•pain or difficulty passing urine
•redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
•seizures (convulsions)
•skin rash, itching
•stomach pain or cramps
•swollen joints
•severe or watery diarrhea
•unusual bleeding or bruising
•unusual weakness or tiredness
•yellowing of the eyes or skin

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
•diarrhea
•loss of appetite
•nausea, vomiting
•stomach gas or heartburn

]]> By: caseynlissa http://alternativegenericdrugs.com/is-it-safe-to-drink-while-taking-the-antibiotic-augmentin/comment-page-1/#comment-9493 caseynlissa Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:51:28 +0000 http://alternativegenericdrugs.com/is-it-safe-to-drink-while-taking-the-antibiotic-augmentin/#comment-9493 No, it is not safe to drink while taking any antibiotic. No, it is not safe to drink while taking any antibiotic.

]]> By: dancer_chick http://alternativegenericdrugs.com/is-it-safe-to-drink-while-taking-the-antibiotic-augmentin/comment-page-1/#comment-9494 dancer_chick Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:51:28 +0000 http://alternativegenericdrugs.com/is-it-safe-to-drink-while-taking-the-antibiotic-augmentin/#comment-9494 Well if you look on the label it usually tells you if you can drink alcohol with the medication. If it doesnt say then call the pharmacy or a doctor and ask them. Well if you look on the label it usually tells you if you can drink alcohol with the medication. If it doesnt say then call the pharmacy or a doctor and ask them.

]]> By: kitty http://alternativegenericdrugs.com/is-it-safe-to-drink-while-taking-the-antibiotic-augmentin/comment-page-1/#comment-9495 kitty Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:51:28 +0000 http://alternativegenericdrugs.com/is-it-safe-to-drink-while-taking-the-antibiotic-augmentin/#comment-9495 NO I don't think it's wise to do that it will lower the antibiotic effect it will cut it in half NO I don’t think it’s wise to do that it will lower the antibiotic effect it will cut it in half

]]> By: smartwomen http://alternativegenericdrugs.com/is-it-safe-to-drink-while-taking-the-antibiotic-augmentin/comment-page-1/#comment-9496 smartwomen Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:51:28 +0000 http://alternativegenericdrugs.com/is-it-safe-to-drink-while-taking-the-antibiotic-augmentin/#comment-9496 You are twenty five and you have to ask that question! Common sense would tell you not to drink alcohol when taking any kind of medication. Why not use the brain God gave you! You are twenty five and you have to ask that question! Common sense would tell you not to drink alcohol when taking any kind of medication. Why not use the brain God gave you!

]]> By: hot_suuuzi http://alternativegenericdrugs.com/is-it-safe-to-drink-while-taking-the-antibiotic-augmentin/comment-page-1/#comment-9497 hot_suuuzi Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:51:28 +0000 http://alternativegenericdrugs.com/is-it-safe-to-drink-while-taking-the-antibiotic-augmentin/#comment-9497 consult the doctor and in case u r are taking the medication without a prescription then try not to cas it is very strong antibiotic and can cause huge sideeffects... consult the doctor and in case u r are taking the medication without a prescription then try not to cas it is very strong antibiotic and can cause huge sideeffects…

]]> By: bakejello http://alternativegenericdrugs.com/is-it-safe-to-drink-while-taking-the-antibiotic-augmentin/comment-page-1/#comment-9498 bakejello Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:51:28 +0000 http://alternativegenericdrugs.com/is-it-safe-to-drink-while-taking-the-antibiotic-augmentin/#comment-9498 Yes it is o.k but the antibiotic will not have the same effect that night. It will effect your drinking but be safe and have a nice birthday Yes it is o.k but the antibiotic will not have the same effect that night. It will effect your drinking but be safe and have a nice birthday

]]> By: wishbone13569 http://alternativegenericdrugs.com/is-it-safe-to-drink-while-taking-the-antibiotic-augmentin/comment-page-1/#comment-9499 wishbone13569 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:51:28 +0000 http://alternativegenericdrugs.com/is-it-safe-to-drink-while-taking-the-antibiotic-augmentin/#comment-9499 a chemistry science course told me no,.., good luck,.,.have one without the other,.., it will work better,.,. a chemistry science course told me no,..,

good luck,.,.have one without the other,..,
it will work better,.,.

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