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Can you drink alcohol while taking amoxicillin Clavulanate Potassium?

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Both alcohol and amoxicillin are metabolized in the liver and exert a lot of stress on it. It is not recommended to combine antibiotics and alcohol as it can have potentially life threatening implications.

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