Question 1

can you drink alcohol while having shingles and not taking any medication?

Accepted Answer

: Within limits, i.e. moderate alcohol, there shouldn't be any problem. But why no treatment with an effective antiviral like valacyclovir? In addition to speeding healing, treatment reduces the chance of post-herpetic neuropathy, which can cause severe pain in the involved area.

Question 2

can you drink alcohol whiled taking famvir famciclovir for shingles?

Accepted Answer

In moderation: No interactions are listed between Famvir (famciclovir) and ethanol (drinking alcohol) but moderation is always wise. Famvir (famciclovir) can cause nausea & vomiting by itself.

Question 3

is drinking alcohol ok.in what quantity.

Accepted Answer

Unaswerable: You do realize that we are really physicians here.  Medicine has little to say about alcohol use unless it is being abused or causing damage to one's health.  I believe that unless you have health consequences to your drinking then drinking rarely and slowly is a good piece of advise to remember. Moderation in all things.

Question 4

are there any positive benefits to drinking alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Possibly-low doses: There have been associations (which does not necessarily mean that alcohol is the CAUSE of the effect) between low dose alcohol (up to 2 drinks per day in men and 1 drink in women and men over 60) and improvement in HDL cholesterol (the "good" cholesterol), with a lower rate of coronary heart disease/heart attack, which are the major cause of death in the western world. Exercise works even better.

Question 5

what are the effects of drinking alcohol on the body?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol: Effects depend on the amount consumed. Small to moderate consumption causes reduced risks of blood clots , stone formation , diabetes & rheumatoid arthritis.  Large consumption causes impaired memory & vision, anemia, cardiomyopathy, hepatitis, cancer mouth/esophagus, gastritis, pancreatitis, diabetes type 2, depression, anxiety, psychosis, insomnia, panic, cravings.

Question 6

i occasionally have pain after drinking alcohol. why?

Accepted Answer

Pain where??: If you ever put alcohol on a cut, you know that it is toxic to tissues - it burns!  That is not just true of isopropyl alcohol but ethyl (beverage) alcohol as well.  People can get pain in their mouth and throats, esophagus, stomach and duodenum from drinking excessive alcohol, or for those with particular sensitivity. It can also inflame the liver and pancreas, causing abdominal and back pain.

Question 7

can there be any harmfull effects of drinking alcohol?

Accepted Answer

One drink per day: In a healthy individual one drink per day on average is considered okay. Drinking large amounts of alcohol on a regular basis has damaging effects on multiple body systems with well-documented negative effects on brain, liver, cardiovascular system, connective tissue/skin, immune system, blood, & so forth. If you cannot stick to one drink per day consider avoiding alcohol. Do not drink with meds.

Question 8

are there any science prooved benefits of drinking alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but marginal : The research studies that show benefits of drinking alcohol are to be viewed with caution. First of all it is not valid for habitual users or people with a predisposition for addiction. This creates a dilemma... You become and addict if you are using alcohol daily. The daily use increases the 'tolerance' for alcohol... I.E. You need higher amounts of alcohol for the same effect.

Question 9

please tell me if there are any benefits of drinking alcohol/liquor?

Accepted Answer

For every + a -: You've probably read the stories of one glass of wine or spirits per day does this thing that's great for you.  On the other side of this argument is a body of research that says that no amount of alcohol is ever good.  Use in moderation or responsibly please, but don't expect any "health benefits".

Question 10

what causes blackout after drinking alcohol?

Accepted Answer

It's theorized that: Alcohol consumption impairs the transmission of neurotransmitters in the hippocampus of the brain especially gaba/ gamma amino-butyric acid and n methyl d aspartate, thus causing the black out. Bottoms up! http://en.M.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/blackout_(alcohol-related_amnesia).

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