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Yes.
There is a minimal risk of drinking alcohol while on doxycycline. Extended binge drinking has been known to increase the speed of elimination of doxycycline in the body.
From Drugs.com: Chronic alcohol consumption may enhance the elimination of doxycycline. The mechanism is induction of hepatic microsomal enzymes by alcohol. In one study, the half-life of doxycycline in six alcoholics was 10.5 hours, compared with 14.7 hours in six control patients.
So don't be worried about going out and having a few beers, just make sure its not a regular thing. And you are surely on medication for a reason, and since the drinking may decrease the effect of your medicine... you need to be cautious.
Be safe, and think before you drink.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoThere are no known interactions between doxycycline and alcohol. Therefore no interactions are likely. The absorption of doxycycline may be affected by co-ingestion with antacids containing aluminum, calcium, magnesium, iron, or bismuth subsalicylate and products containing these substances should be avoided. Dairy products contain calcium and may also interact with doxycycline. Any mixed drink made with milk or other dairy products might interact with doxycycline.
It is a good idea to ask your doctor or a pharmacist who knows you whether it is safe or appropriate to drink or take other medicines with doxycycline or any prescribed medication.
Do not drink wine when taking doxycycline.
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∙ 14y agoI asked my doctor the same question (im a big drinker and in college!) he said that is was basically fine as long as you dont take it directly with the medication. I am on it twice a day and if i want to drink that night i just take my morning dose earlier and same with my late afternoon dose. ask around i dont think it would interfer but im not doctor.
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∙ 11y agoYes you can. There are no interactions or negative side effects when mixing <a href="http://www.doxycyclinerash.com/category/doxycycline-side-effects-alcohol/">doxycycline with alcohol</a>. However, alcohol does reduce the effectiveness of the drug by flushing it out of your system
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∙ 13y agoNo, it's really bad for your liver.
Do not mix antibiotics and alcohol.
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∙ 15y agocourse you can, my uncle jumped on a lorry and drank it with a straw.
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∙ 14y agoyes, I can tell you from personal experience, I take doxycycline twice a day, and drink heavily every weekend, and I'm still fine.
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yes
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You should ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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