Is it ok to drink alcohol when I'm sick?

Is it ok to drink alcohol when I'm sick?
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As long as you’re not on antibiotics or sleeping meds drinking shouldn’t be a problem. I mean, I wouldn’t get trashed, especially since you’ll feel doubly awful the next morning, but I’ve knocked back a few when I had a cold many times and it was fine. From personal experience, I’d say drink a few screwdrivers. At least you’ll be getting some orange juice. Oh, and here’s the obvious choice: make a hot toddy.
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