Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Recurring Cough For 5 Weeks. Taking Kalixocin. History Of Pneumonia. Will Taking Alcohol While Medication Cause Any Problem?

Good morning - my husband has had a cough for 5 weeks and is has been taking Kalixocin for a week and a half. The doctor can't decide whether he has asthma or not as he is aged 68 and has had pnenomia twice in the past 18 months and been hospitalised. Naturally he will need more tests but should he be drinking alcohol whilst taking the Kalixocin?
Mon, 29 Jul 2013
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello,

Thanks for posting on HCM,

At his age, it will be best to think of various possible causes of cough including atypical forms of lung infections such as tuberculosis, pneumocystosis, lung tumors, COPD etc rather than focusing only on typical pneumonia. He will require chest x-ray and blood work.
To answer your question, it is not advisable to be on any antibiotics and take alcohol. Alcohol may increase toxic effect of the medication. I suggest he stays off alcohol until duration of treatment.

Hope this helps and wish you the best
I find this answer helpful
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on X ray


Loading Online Doctors....
Recurring Cough For 5 Weeks. Taking Kalixocin. History Of Pneumonia. Will Taking Alcohol While Medication Cause Any Problem?

Hello, Thanks for posting on HCM, At his age, it will be best to think of various possible causes of cough including atypical forms of lung infections such as tuberculosis, pneumocystosis, lung tumors, COPD etc rather than focusing only on typical pneumonia. He will require chest x-ray and blood work. To answer your question, it is not advisable to be on any antibiotics and take alcohol. Alcohol may increase toxic effect of the medication. I suggest he stays off alcohol until duration of treatment. Hope this helps and wish you the best