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Antibiotics and alcohol.(Brief Article)

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Myth: You should never drink alcohol when you're taking antibiotics.

Truth: Do you even remember the first time you heard this one? Chances are you don't. This is a deep-rooted and often-perpetuated myth. But the fact is, there's no good reason to avoid alcohol when you're taking antibiotics. Besides, you have to wash ...

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