Question 1

can you have a few drinks while taking 24 hour clairitin (not clairiton d) i bearly ever drink but i'd really like to  have a couple tomorrow night. ?

Accepted Answer

It's ok: A couple drinks isn't a problem.

Question 2

i am on accutane and it says you are not allowed to drink alchohol. what about just a few drinks on occasion?

Accepted Answer

Increases risk: It's important to avoid drinking alcohol while on this drug because it decreases the risk of liver toxicity. Accutane also makes you feel dehydrated which alcohol also exacerbates. If you do drink it's against the doctor's advice. It's a known risk so why take a chance. You won't be on the drug forever, just play it safe while on the drug.

Question 3

can drinking alcoholic beverages cause dehydration?

Accepted Answer

: Yes. Alcohol acts as a diuretic.
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Question 4

will drinking alcoholic beverages affect my sarcoidosis?

Accepted Answer

YES: Alcohol affects everything.  It is a toxin.  You have t decide if it is worth the risk and this will be determined by the severity of your disease.  It will also affect the metabolism and affect of any medications you may be taking.  Safest course is to not drink it.  The more severe your sarcoid or more meds you take the greater your risk.

Question 5

i have been on penicillin since last tuesday, i have a few days left. can i drink alcohol? i need more than a few drinks tonight.

Accepted Answer

ALCOHOL IS NOT GOOD.: WHEN  YOU ARE TAKING MEDICINE,IT IS ADVISABLE TO AVOID ALCOHOL. PARTICULARLY, MORE THAN ONE DRINK.

Question 6

one drink to a few drinks mixed with anti anxiety meds helps me to relax or sleep, the meds by itself don't work, if i can't die what's the danger?

Accepted Answer

You can die: Mixing alcohol and medications is very dangerous and you should avoid.  Many things can happen when you mix the two and death is a possibility. Avoid this and go to your doctor to see other options.

Question 7

i have taken 0.5mg of ativan right before bed for the past two nights. i dont take any other meds and im just starting this medication. i have a gathering to go to today and want to habe a few drinks. is it safe to drink since its been over 12hrs?

Accepted Answer

No: You are right to be concerned one should never combine Etoh and benzodiazepines -such as Ativan. Any question you have about your medication should be discussed with your prescriber The 1/2 life of Ativan is 12 hours 1/2 the dose is out of the body, it will take a few more 1/2lives to be gone

Question 8

kidney area hurts after night of drinking,is that normal? i never drink alcohol, but last night i had a few drinks,not many,and my back hurts.

Accepted Answer

Kidney pain: No this is not normal. You should be evaluated by your doctor.

Question 9

can i drink alcohol the same day after an endoscopy? i have a birthday party tonight and i would like to have a few drinks, it's been about 6 hours.

Accepted Answer

Not a problem: You can have a few drinks under this circumstance.  Be aware however, that the drugs used to sedate you for the endoscopy may still be affecting your system.  So you should not drive or engage in any potentially dangerous activity because alcohol might co-act with the sedation.

Question 10

liver enzymes went down after quit drinking. if i have a few drinks on my vacation are there signs i should look for to let me know it's not processing?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Generally speaking there are no signs of elevated liver enzymes until you reach a state of severe disease. At this time you may experience some abdominal discomfort and yellowing of the skin. However, if you have had elevated liver enzymes from drinking alcohol, you should avoid further consumption.

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A member asked:

Can you have a few drinks while taking 24 hour clairitin (not clairiton d) i bearly ever drink but i'd really like to have a couple tomorrow night. ?

A member asked:

I am on accutane and it says you are not allowed to drink alchohol. what about just a few drinks on occasion?

A member asked:

Can drinking alcoholic beverages cause dehydration?

A member asked:

Will drinking alcoholic beverages affect my sarcoidosis?

A member asked:

I have been on penicillin since last tuesday, i have a few days left. can i drink alcohol? i need more than a few drinks tonight.

A member asked:

One drink to a few drinks mixed with anti anxiety meds helps me to relax or sleep, the meds by itself don't work, if i can't die what's the danger?

A member asked:

I have taken 0.5mg of ativan right before bed for the past two nights. i dont take any other meds and im just starting this medication. i have a gathering to go to today and want to habe a few drinks. is it safe to drink since its been over 12hrs?

A member asked:

Kidney area hurts after night of drinking,is that normal? i never drink alcohol, but last night i had a few drinks,not many,and my back hurts.

A member asked:

Can i drink alcohol the same day after an endoscopy? i have a birthday party tonight and i would like to have a few drinks, it's been about 6 hours.

A member asked:

Liver enzymes went down after quit drinking. if i have a few drinks on my vacation are there signs i should look for to let me know it's not processing?

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