Can you drink baijiu (Chinese white liquor) after tooth extraction?

Nov 23, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Guo Huijie
Introduction
Do not drink白酒 (baijiu) after tooth extraction. Most patients take certain painkillers and antibiotics during tooth extraction. Drinking白酒 (baijiu) at this time may not only affect the effectiveness of the medication but also increase the risk of drug side effects. After tooth extraction, patients should follow medical advice for proper care, such as eating light food and avoiding excessive mouth opening. If any discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek timely medical attention at a hospital to avoid delaying treatment.

In general, patients should not drink white liquor (baijiu) after tooth extraction. The detailed explanation is as follows:

Most patients take painkillers and antibiotics during tooth extraction. Drinking white liquor at this time may not only reduce the effectiveness of medications but also increase the risk of side effects. After tooth extraction, patients are often prescribed cephalosporin antibiotics to prevent infection. Consuming alcohol together with these antibiotics can trigger a disulfiram-like reaction, leading to symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, hallucinations, facial flushing, headache, nausea, and in severe cases, life-threatening complications. Alcohol causes blood vessels to dilate, which may result in prolonged or uncontrollable bleeding at the extraction site. Therefore, patients must avoid drinking alcohol after tooth extraction.

After tooth extraction, patients should follow medical advice for proper care, such as maintaining a light diet and avoiding excessive mouth opening. If any discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek timely medical attention at a hospital to prevent delayed treatment.

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