Medicines That Interact With AlcoholCurrent as of: October 9, 2017 |
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Medicines That Interact With AlcoholTopic OverviewMany medicines interact with alcohol. This includes both prescription medicines and ones you buy over the counter. For example, if you drink while you take a diabetes medicine such as insulin or sulfonylureas, such as glipizide and glyburide, it could cause very low blood sugar levels. If you drink while you take medicine for heartburn , such as cimetidine (Tagamet) or ranitidine (Zantac), it could cause a fast heartbeat. Common medicines that interact with alcohol include:
If you are taking any medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist whether you can safely drink alcohol. Related InformationCredits
ByHealthwise Staff Current as ofOctober 9, 2017
Current as of: October 9, 2017 |
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