Yes, theres a warning label for a reason.
Design elements: Getty Images.
Collage: Cassie Basford.
Photo:Design elements: Getty Images. Collage: Cassie Basford.
Well, weve got you covered.
One of the most common warnings we tend to see is not to mix alcohol with medications.
But what exactly does thismean?
Does this mean you shouldnt take a pill and sip on an alcoholic beverage at the same time?
Does this mean that you shouldnt drink alcohol if youre regularly taking medication?
And what medications could actually be negatively affected?
This is because alcohol can affect the bodys ability to absorb medication.
Examples of these include metronidazole and tinidazole.
Dubinsky says this can occur for diabetes drugs such as insulin or sulfonylureas.
But what if you do consume alcohol while youre on medication?
2018;47(9):1424-1425.
2010;45(4):366-373. doi:10.1093/alcalc/agq029
MedlinePlus.Diabetes and alcohol.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.Alcohols Effects on Health.
