Patient's question:
These past few days, I've been constantly sneezing and coughing. Knowing I had a cold, I took cold medicine. Yesterday, while having dinner, I accidentally drank a bit of red wine. My cold hasn't improved yet, but I'm afraid to take more cold medicine for fear of adverse reactions. Can I take cold medicine after drinking red wine?Doctor's answer:
After drinking red wine, you cannot take cold medicine. Although red wine has a relatively low alcohol content, alcohol can still stimulate the body after consumption. Eating cold medicine after drinking beer not only affects the efficacy of the medicine but may also lead to drug poisoning. If you consume antibiotics like cephalosporins while drinking alcohol, it can also be life-threatening. Therefore, it is not recommended to take medication after drinking red wine.