Question 1

are you allowed to drink alcohol with orlistat?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: Most studies have shown that orlistat does not interfere with alcohol metabolism (the body's ability to break down alcohol). However, alcohol is high in empty calories and orlistat is a drug for weight loss. So, although drinking alcohol while taking this drug is not currently contraindicated, it is not wise as you are consuming added calories while simultaneously trying to reduce calories.

Question 2

is it possible to drink alcohol while on xenical tablets?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is no specific interaction with alcohol, however, xenical and alcohol are absorbed and metabolized in the liver and could cause worsening of liver disease if used together.

Question 3

splenectomy pt allowed to drink alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: As long as you don't have other medical contraindications, and you have fully recovered from surgery, which can take several weeks depending on the technique used.
Remember, never mix alcohol with narcotics or sedatives, don't drink in excess, don't drive after drinking even small amounts of alcohol.

Question 4

why am i not allowed to drink alcohol while taking anticoagulants?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol: Potentates the anticoagulants...Meaning it makes them more effective and you will bleed more easily from small injury or cuts.

Question 5

can you drink alcohol while taking l-tyrosine?

Accepted Answer

I do every thanksgiv: L tyrosine is a normal amino acid found in meat. There is no more interaction between it an alcohol than meat and alcohol.

Question 6

can you drink alcohol withbpenicillin vk?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on how much you are talking about when you say "drink."  if you are on pencillin, it is to treat an infection.  Large quantities of alcohol (more than 2-3 drinks on an occasion) interfere with the body's ability to fight infections - white blood cells do not work as well to gobble up germs and make antibodies in the presence of alcohol.  If it is a beer or 2, or a glass of win, no problem.

Question 7

can you drink alcohol while taking tamiflures?

Accepted Answer

Not Advised: It is not advised to drink alcohol when you are ill regardless if you are on medication or not.  That then gets much more specific in that you are not to drink alcohol when on medication for an acute illness such as the flu.

Question 8

how dangerous is it to occasionally drink alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Safe to drink: Yes it is safe to drink alcohol in moderation as long as you do not have a medical contraindication like liver disease
studies have shown that if you are male and drink 2 drinks a day, like 2glasses of wine, 2beers, or two shots of hard liqour, it is beneficial to your health as it raises yourhdl
in women who are not pregnant or nursing 10 drinks a week is beneficial 
any more than that can be harmful.

Question 9

can i drink alcohol on vyvans?

Accepted Answer

Don't mix the 2.: You are taking a long acting stimulant which does not mix well with alcohol, which is a depressant.Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) may overshadow the normal effects of alcohol. Feeling the effects of alcohol less, you may drink more. Alcohol poisoning is of particular concern when combining the two. You may inadvertently drink too much and not realize it because you don’t feel the normal signs of intoxication.

Question 10

can you drink alcohol with nyquil?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol and NyQuil: Nyquil has alcohol so the effect would be additive. I probably would avoid using nyquil when i was drinking.   Be safe.

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