Are there any kinds of drinks that can counteract the effect of antibiotics?
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June 14th, 2009
Like—cranberry juice or pop?
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Anything with alcohol in it.
Depending on the tablet milk can slow the rate of absorption
Yes – the alcoholic variety…
If you mean the negative effects of antibiotics, then try a probiotic drink of some kind.
Yoghurt perhaps.
Hemlock? That will counteract the effects of just about anything – ask Socrates.
Alcohol does not affect the mechanism of antibiotics, contrary to what has been mentioned above. Certain antibiotics (like metronidazole) can interact with alcohol resulting in a disulfiram like reaction, which makes you feel ill.
You should check with your doctor or pharmacist, since the metabolism and/or absorption of some antibiotics is affected by when and what you eat.
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