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To have some wine tonight?

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popicenice · 16/07/2023 16:53

I have tonsillitis and am on my 2nd day of antibiotics (got them Friday). I had a lovely weekend planned, child free so was going to get a take away and have a few glasses of wine last night. However, that obviously didn't happen as I was feeling so unwell.

Painkillers seem to be keeping the pain at bay and I am starving, haven't ate since Friday. Would I be unreasonable to order the take away and have a few glasses of wine? I feel like I'm doing something wrong.

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Uggster1 · 16/07/2023 16:56

Check on the internet whether alcohol will adversely affect the efficacy of the antibiotics. If not, then enjoy your glass of wine.

aynsleyredder · 16/07/2023 16:57

If you can stomach it, go for it. Had a viral throat infection myself since Friday. Desperate for a G&T, but I can’t face it and no desire to eat either.

PuppyMonkey · 16/07/2023 16:57

I always thought no alcohol with antibiotics.

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popicenice · 16/07/2023 16:58

Should mention I am off tomorrow and get kids back but I don't have any alcohol when in charge of kids so this is a rare treat which I don't want to miss out on. I have checked and there is no side affect to drinking with the abs I am on, just feel guilty for some reason lol.

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Rainallnight · 16/07/2023 17:00

Don’t feel guilty! Go for it if you fancy it and it’s safe.

some antibiotics do react badly with alcohol but by no means all.

Iloveacurry · 16/07/2023 17:02

I would if I was you.

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popicenice · 16/07/2023 17:20

I am leaning that way. Also worried I wake up feeling worse tomorrow.

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Elemenohpe · 16/07/2023 17:40

I definitely would!

NEmama · 16/07/2023 17:44

Yea just check your antibiotics don't react with alcohol

Oddsockday · 16/07/2023 17:47

Do it. It may help you fall asleep. A couple of glasses won't hurt. Enjoy and get well soon 💐

LadyMacbethWasMisunderstood · 16/07/2023 17:52

I would treat yourself. But not drink so much that you are hungover tomorrow. Dealing with a hangover and tonsillitis would be absolute hell.

grunttheterrible · 16/07/2023 17:54

Some antibiotics are not compatible with antibiotics- metronidazole for example will have you walking to bed on your face. However you're likely on amoxicillin or pen v which is fine. Just do a cursory google first and remember to stop after 2 if you're working tomorrow (😉 do as I say, not as I do!)

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popicenice · 16/07/2023 18:25

It's not going down too well

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Unexpectedlysinglemum · 16/07/2023 19:19

popicenice · 16/07/2023 18:25

It's not going down too well

It's not going to help you feel any better I'd save it

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popicenice · 16/07/2023 19:21

Yeah I had one glass, forced down so leaving it for another time.

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Malarandras · 16/07/2023 19:22

There is one antibiotic in particular you cannot take alcohol with. I’ve had it a couple of times but it is very clearly marked on the packaging. If you don’t have that antibiotic, have a glass of wine if you feel like it. One small glass won’t make much difference. Feel better soon OP.

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