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I'm taking 3 asacol (mesalamine) in the morning and 3 at night. what are the side effects of drinking hard alcohol such as gin or vodka with these medications?

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Don't do it: Alcohol will significantly increase the risk of GI toxicity from this med and also increase the risk of liver toxicity.

Answered 2/7/2021

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