13. Antibiotics, Antifungals, and Antiparasitics
Many different medications exist to treat a multitude of infections. Combining any of them with alcohol can cause dangerous side effects, like liver damage, stomach pain and vomiting, redness of the face, a racing heartbeat, and a sudden drop in blood pressure.2
These medications include the following, but are not limited to:
- Zithromax (azithromycin)
- Seromycin (cycloserine)
- Nizoral (ketoconazole)
- Flagyl (metronidazole)
- Macrodantin (nitrofurantoin)
- Grisactin (griseofulvin)
- Nydrazid (isoniazid)
- Tindamax (tinidazole)
Are There Other Medications You Should Note?
Coumadin (warfarin) is a medication that people take for blood clots. Even occasional drinking with Coumadin can cause internal bleeding.
Heavy drinking can cause problems on both ends of the spectrum: either internal bleeding or excessive blood clots, which may lead to a stroke or heart attack.
Isordil (isosorbide nitroglycerin), often taken for angina (chest pain) or coronary heart disease, can also be dangerous when mixed with alcohol. Side effects can include dizziness and fainting, rapid heartbeat, and a sudden drop in blood pressure.
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