Why can't I drink alcohol whilst I have glandular fever?!

Why can't I drink alcohol whilst I have glandular fever?

I recently got my blood tests back which were positive for glandular fever. However I have it quite mildly so I am still able to go out and just about carry on as usual although I do get tired very quickly, but am able to ignore the other symtpoms (swollen glands, sore throat). The doctor told me not to drink alcohol, however I am just about to go away for a week with friends to Ibiza and really do not want to be sober for the whole holiday. I have friends who have drunk whilst having glandular fever who were fine, but I can't decide whether to take the risk. Any ideas?

Thanks!

1 week ago
I'm not on antibiotics because its a virus and therefore there's no treatment for it.

The doctor knows best. I would take their advice, especially if you are taking antibiotics. Sometimes drugs can react negatively with alcohol. Likely, if you get tired out without any alcohol, the effect would be tripled with. Drinking lots could equal lights out for you real early. I'd just be concerned with the interacting of the drugs. If the doc has advised you to stay away from it, then you should, or risk possibly getting worse and being put in the hospital. That's not worth a weekend of drunkness.