The Structure and Functions of the Federal Reserve System The Federal Reserve System is the central bank of the United States. It was founded by Congress in 1913 to provide the nation with a safer, more flexible, and more stable monetary and financial system. Over the years, its role in banking and the economy has expanded. Test your knowledge about the Federal Reserve through these quizzes.
Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: Marijuana use is not recommended while on antibiotics for numerous reasons. Specifically, marijuana use with antibiotics can interfere with the absorption and metabolism of the antibiotics in the gastrointestinal tract by affecting the enzymes needed to absorb the antibiotics. This can slow down the amount of time it takes the antibiotics to begin working properly to fight the infection.
Most antibiotics can be mixed with moderate amounts of alcohol with no problem. At most, they'd enhance some of the antibiotics' secondary effects like dizziness - but it's unlikely to happen if you don't suffer from any of these effects and don't overdrink. Some antibiotics (like metronidazole and TMP-SMX) can have a stronger reaction to alcohol, causing headaches and nausea. But even then, alcohol doesn't reduce the antibiotics' effectiveness. Now, what alcohol (especially in large quantities) will do is slow the healing process.