Fluconazole - can you drink alcohol while using one dose of 150mg one time?
Medically reviewed by drugclasses.com. Last updated on Oct 24, 2023.
Yes, it should be okay to have a drink of alcohol with the one dose of fluconazole. There are no known interactions between alcohol and fluconazole.
Of course, when drinking alcohol it should always be in moderation.
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