Interactions between alcohol and certain antibiotics may occur and may cause side-effects and <answer>decreased effectiveness</answer> of antibiotic therapy. While moderate alcohol consumption is unlikely to interfere with many common antibiotics, there are specific types of antibiotics with which alcohol consumption may cause serious side-effects. Therefore, potential risks of side-effects and effectiveness depend on the type of antibiotic administered. Despite the lack of a categorical counterindication, the belief that alcohol and antibiotics should never be mixed is widespread.
What is one potential issue with drinking alcohol while taking antibiotics?
decreased effectiveness