AboutNigel Simmons Expertise I am happy to answer general questions on medicines and hospital care. If possible, please use approved / chemical names rather than brands which are not internationally recognised.
Like all health professionals I am bound by a duty of care which prevents me giving detailed information about medication or treatment of people other than the questioner.
I will endeavour to help wherever possible or point towards more appropriate advice. If however your question crosses too far into patient confidentiality, I hope you will understand why I cannot answer your question.
Consider.. would you want me to discuss your care with a friend or relative without your knowledge?
Experience Registered as a UK pharmacist in 1982 and have worked in a number of hospital and health management posts around the UK. Formerly Chief Pharmacist for a 440 bed general hospital in Cambridgeshire.
Past/Present clients Previously Sysop on CompuServe UK Professionals forum.
Question i have been on a course of antibiotics called amoxycillin? for five days since monday for a mouth abscess, and i want to have a few drinks tonight. what will happen??
Answer Bryony
There is no specific contra-indication between amoxicillin and alchohol, so the greatest risk would be from vomiting back a dose you had recently taken. Even this is unlikely, so you shouldn't have any particular concerns.
As always, the clinical advice is to drink in moderation!
