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Antibiotics can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. This means it can have an effect that is different to what you expected.

If you want to check that your medicines are safe to take with your antibiotics, ask your GP or local pharmacist.

Some antibiotics need to be taken with food, while others need to be taken on an empty stomach.

Always read the patient information leaflet that comes with your medicine.

It's a good idea to avoid drinking alcohol when taking medicine or feeling unwell.

But it's unlikely that drinking alcohol in moderation will cause problems if you're taking the most common antibiotics.

However, some antibiotics can have side effects such as feeling sick or dizzy, which might be made worse by drinking alcohol.

Ask your GP or pharmacist if you're unsure whether you can drink alcohol while taking antibiotics.

It's best to completely avoid alcohol while taking:

metronidazole – an antibiotic sometimes used for dental or vaginal infections, skin infections, i