Question 1

what blood pressure meds can you take and safely drink beers occasionally?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Beer contains quite a lot of sodium.  No beer would be recommended while taking blood pressure medication.

Question 2

i was on dofetilide and it worked for almost 5 yes w/o incident.  would drinking a beer affect the potency of this med and cause it not to work...

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Drinking a lot of beer causes atrial fibrillation. It's independent of dofetilide. It's called the holiday heart syndrome. See: http://www.Whhs.Com/news?Id=8049
how many beers is safe? Up to 2 a day. (1 for women).

Question 3

i am type two diabetic currently on metformin 850 mg 2wice a day. if i skip a dose is beer ok to drink?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes: Beer would raise your blood sugar levels but you  can drink odd bear . Metformin does not need to be skipped for drinking beer .

Question 4

i know drinking with meds is not advised. will drinking a beer brewed with grapefruit peel interact with viagra (sildenafil)? the beer is ballast point grapefruit

Accepted Answer

Alcohol is alcohol: No matter how the alcohol is formed the issue is how alcohol interacts with you and any medicine.  Alcohol interferes with sexual function  so it is contra-indicated if sexual dysfunction present.   I suggest you get formal support regarding your relationship with alcohol.  I suspect this help would also  improve your sex life.

Question 5

can i drink beer while taking penicillin vi 500mg tablets i'm taking this med for and abscess on my tooth ?

Accepted Answer

No problem...: ...with mild or moderate alcohol intake. A couple of beers won't alter penicillin's effectiveness. But don't get drunk; heavy alcohol use can impair the body's infection fighting mechanisms.

Question 6

i used antabuse to stop drinking about 10 years back that was very successful. i went to europe about 4 years ago and started back up with beer and now i want to quit again. can you prescribe antubuse or similar drug to use along w aa?

Accepted Answer

: You are encouraged to pursue AA and have a local doctor prescribe your Antabuse.  You have reached a public education site, and we do not herein provide prescription medications.  You might benefit from a virtual consult on the paid portion of the HT site.

Question 7

tonight is the superbowl and id like to havea few beers.have a uti and not on meds.doctor appt on tues.can i drink?if so can i flush with water after?

Accepted Answer

Be responsible: Yes, just stay hydrated & get treated.

Question 8

grapefruit juice interacts w viagra (sildenafil), (sildenafil) so would a grapefruit beer also interact? i do not drink & take meds. but could you take viagra (sildenafil) the day after?

Accepted Answer

Viagra (sildenafil): Yes you can, and as needed before the performance.

Question 9

is it okay to drink beer after getting my wisdom teeth pulled? (i'm not on any pain meds)

Accepted Answer

Depends...: Is your dentist going to put you to sleep or sedate you with medication? If so you should not drink after the procedure. Your dentist is the best person to advise you.

Question 10

can i drink beer 55 hours after having top two wisdom teeth pulled? (i'm not prescribed any pain meds)

Accepted Answer

Yes: Drink in moderation only and responsibly.

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I was on dofetilide and it worked for almost 5 yes w/o incident. would drinking a beer affect the potency of this med and cause it not to work...

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I am type two diabetic currently on metformin 850 mg 2wice a day. if i skip a dose is beer ok to drink?

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I know drinking with meds is not advised. will drinking a beer brewed with grapefruit peel interact with viagra (sildenafil)? the beer is ballast point grapefruit

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Can i drink beer while taking penicillin vi 500mg tablets i'm taking this med for and abscess on my tooth ?

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I used antabuse to stop drinking about 10 years back that was very successful. i went to europe about 4 years ago and started back up with beer and now i want to quit again. can you prescribe antubuse or similar drug to use along w aa?

A member asked:

Tonight is the superbowl and id like to havea few beers.have a uti and not on meds.doctor appt on tues.can i drink?if so can i flush with water after?

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Grapefruit juice interacts w viagra (sildenafil), (sildenafil) so would a grapefruit beer also interact? i do not drink & take meds. but could you take viagra (sildenafil) the day after?

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Is it okay to drink beer after getting my wisdom teeth pulled? (i'm not on any pain meds)

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Can i drink beer 55 hours after having top two wisdom teeth pulled? (i'm not prescribed any pain meds)

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