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Does Alcohol Interfere With The Effectiveness Of Medication Used For Elephantiasis Prophylaxis?
Hi I am Richard. I recently took tablets for elephantiasis prophylaxis as a prevention measure for this disease which has become prominent in my country Zambia. the problem is that two days letter i drunk two bottles of beer. Will this affect the efficiency of the drunk or should i take the pills again. Please advice.r
Mon, 27 Jul 2015
Hi, it is better to avoid taking alcohol when on any medication as alcohol might increase the side effects.
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