Mix alcohol and medication

[copacetic]

Depends how much you're taking or drinking.

Of course. If you need to ask a question such as the OP asked, it's a daft idea, as you clearly don't know what you are doing then (not that I'm presuming OP wants to do such a thing, just saying).

 

[Dolby]

Of course the OP doesn't want to do it ...

I was prescribed antibotics - but mentioned I have a wedding on Saturday ... and he told me to start Sunday morning. So I was curious as to what the effects would be had I started yesterday

 

[zeridine]

As far as I recall mixing alcohol with certain antibiotics can result in a reaction similar to what Antabuse would cause.

This.
quite spot on. it is called metronidazole (flagyl). it inhibits the enzyme acetaldehyde dehydrogenase that breaks down alcohol metabolites, and you end up with a lot of acetaldehyde in your system. instant hangover.

also mixing booze and anything that could depress your ability to breathe and/or consciousness is not a good idea, unless you're into death and all that.

 

[ponder]

BS. I'm old school & don't give a fsck. I've never had issues with alcohol & pills.

 

[copacetic]

BS. I'm old school & don't give a fsck. I've never had issues with alcohol & pills.

Try something like a dozen beers and a couple synap fortes and tell me how you do.

Not that I'd know anything at all about doing such a silly thing.

 

[Griz]

pooky, u go to ukzn, u dont have the right to correct me )

 

[Pooky]

pooky, u go to ukzn, u dont have the right to correct me )

Makes no sense?

 

[Griz]

Makes no sense?

Since you're asking, yes it does

 

[Pooky]

Since you're asking, yes it does

Nope I'm sorry you don't get to say bad things about UKZN. I take offence because my university is good.

 

[copacetic]

Nope I'm sorry you don't get to say bad things about UKZN. I take offence because my university is good.

Noooooooooo! Why bother? It's a total waste of effort to get offended.

 

[HavocXphere]

I've always told not to - with antibiotics or pain killers - but what actually happens?

Depends on the medication in question. In general the issue lies with the liver since both put a strain on it (painkillers & alcohol). Doctors tell you not to because people do die from it. Not a lot, but enough to matter. i.e. 99.9% of the time its fine. The other 0.1% needs a liver transplant/coffin.

Also: Never combine alcohol + paracetamol. If you absolutely must combine them, go with aspirin & keep the alcohol intake reasonable.

Antibiotics is tricky since there are lots of them & they interact in all sorts of funny ways. e.g. Tetracycline + Diary reduces the effectiveness of the meds. I reckon in general its less risky than painkillers though.