Interactions between doxycycline and alcohol may occur.
Side Effects
It is generally safe to consume small amounts of alcohol while taking doxycycline. But alcohol can slow down the body’s immune response. Therefore, the recovery from the infection may take longer.
Interactions
Alcohol decreases the immune response, thus slowing the recovery of the infection.
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