Can you drink alcohol while taking Amphotericin B Injection?
Last updated September 8, 2026.
**It depends: moderate alcohol is not universally banned, but alcohol can increase kidney or liver stress while you receive amphotericin B.** Amphotericin B is given by IV and commonly affects kidneys, electrolytes, and occasionally liver tests. Alcohol, especially heavy or binge drinking, can dehydrate you and add extra stress to kidneys and liver, raising risk of harm. You should avoid alcohol on infusion days and while side effects or abnormal labs are being evaluated. Talk with the clinician who prescribed the drug for advice tailored to your kidney, liver, and other medications.
What to do
- **Ask your clinician:** Tell them if you drink alcohol or have known kidney or liver disease.
- **Avoid alcohol on infusion days:** Do not drink on days you receive an amphotericin B infusion or while side effects are being assessed.
- **Stay hydrated:** Drink fluids unless your clinician says otherwise to help reduce kidney stress.
- **Avoid other nephrotoxins:** Do not take NSAIDs or other kidney-harming drugs without checking with your provider.
- **Get lab checks:** Have kidney and liver tests as recommended and report new symptoms like dark urine or dizziness.
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