It's impossible to predict the outcome of alcohol-drug interactions.
You probably won't You have heard that alcohol should not be used in combination with drugs. And today we will explain how such categorical prohibitions are justified, reports the Chronicle.info with reference to Domashniy Ochag.
Different categories of drugs mixed with alcohol can give completely different results.
So, for some, in combination with alcohol-containing drinks, the efficiency will decrease, for others, on the contrary, it will increase by several times. From the & nbsp; third — it is generally unknown what to expect. In addition, ethanol, which is contained in alcoholic beverages, can increase the side effects of taking medications.
It is most dangerous to combine pressure pills, sleeping pills, antidepressants, muscle relaxants and painkillers with alcohol, says one from the staff of the American National Institute of Alcohol Addiction Aaron White.
Alcohol simultaneously enhances the sedative effect of psychotropic drugs and nullifies their effectiveness. A short-term improvement in mood will be replaced by apathy, lethargy and drowsiness. Depression and anxiety symptoms will return with a vengeance.
According to White, even at first glance, «not serious» pills, for example, for colds, can cause liver, kidney or stomach diseases if they are washed down with alcohol. When mixed with alcohol-containing drinks, drugs for insomnia can turn into depression of the respiratory center, which is life-threatening.
You also need to be especially careful when taking antibiotics, antidepressants, drugs against epilepsy (and other antipsychotics), drugs against diseases cardiovascular system, antidiabetic and sedative drugs. As a rule, cough and cold remedies, as well as antihistamines, contain more than one active ingredient. Therefore, their reaction with alcohol is quite difficult to predict.
Alcohol slows down your body's recovery — and this is a serious reason to stop drinking alcohol when taking antibiotics. When «mixing» alcohol and antiviral drugs, a serious toxic load is placed on the liver and pancreas. Nausea, abdominal pain and fever may occur.
When alcohol is consumed along with diuretics (drugs that stimulate profuse urination), their effect is enhanced. This can lead to dehydration, washing out of mineral salts and a drop in blood pressure, up to critical values.
The combination of drugs with alcohol is indicated in the instructions for the tablets (in the sections «Drug Interactions», «Special Instructions» and «Contraindications»), so it must be studied if you plan to go to a party. Better yet, consult with your doctor. There are drugs that should not be taken with alcoholic beverages in any case.