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I honestly only have one small glass (125ml) red wine 3 times a week. on my medication, as red is a blood thinner would white be better?

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Dr. Magdy Shaaban answered

Red equal white: Alcohol consumption whether in red or white wine while on medications may interfere with the effect of the medication or increase its side effects or toxicity.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/25/2014

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A member asked:

I honestly only have one small glass (125ml) red wine 3 times a week. on my medication, as red is a blood thinner would white be better?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Magdy Shaaban answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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