Like when I get a headache on a night out - I have done in the past but I've recently been told it shouldn't ever be done. Is it bad?
2006-12-21 00:44:15 · 20 answers · asked by sofi*star 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Yes, because the paracetemol can react with the alcohol and it might be fatal or some critical damage may happen.
2006-12-21 00:46:08 · answer #1 · answered by Swati B 2 · 0⤊ 11⤋
Paracetamol And Alcohol
2016-10-31 10:46:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Q Is it dangerous to take paracetamol and drink alcohol?
A
No. Indeed paracetamol and alcohol are metabolised by the same oxidative enzymes and alcohol may even confer some protection to the liver in the event of a paracetamol overdose (19).
In certain circumstances, alcoholics may be at higher risk of liver injury in the event of a paracetamol overdose. However, paracetamol is used as an analgesic for patients in hospital liver units, including alcoholic patients (20).
2006-12-21 00:46:59 · answer #3 · answered by Oldbeard 3 · 5⤊ 3⤋
Alcohol will damage the liver and so will paracetemol.
The combination together increases the risk expedentially. 1+1=4 in this case.
Avoid paracetamol when you are drinking. Try something like advil "ibuprofen" that is filtered through the kidneys and less likely to damage your liver and more likely to decrease inflamation and actually give you some relief.
2006-12-21 00:48:10 · answer #4 · answered by sarasara 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Hi,
Moderate to high amounts of paracetamol have caused liver damage in people with alcoholism. To prevent problems, people taking paracetamol should avoid alcohol.
Check out other potential problems with Paracetamol here ...
http://www.solgar.co.uk/healthnotes/healthnotes.asp?org=boots&ContentID=1072008
2006-12-21 01:16:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hello, I do this regularly and have had no ill-effect from it! If you feel a headache coming on when you are drinking alchol drink a large gglass of water then alternate your drinks with water in between the headache should pass!
Good luck
CHERRY MISTMASH!!
2006-12-21 02:38:07 · answer #6 · answered by gumbumper2003 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋
You can, but a paracetamol will not be as effective under the influence of alcohol...
I think you may be confused with antibiotics, you shouldn't drink while taking them...
2006-12-21 00:47:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
It is unwise to drink alcohol, whilst taking ANY medication
2006-12-21 00:51:11 · answer #8 · answered by Sierra One 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not a good idea because of the possibility of liver damage
2006-12-21 00:45:50 · answer #9 · answered by bootie1706 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No you shouldnt take paracetamol with alcohol.
2006-12-21 00:47:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋
dont!!!! it can damage ur liver and lead to need for liver transplant! ask a dr what u can safely take instead.paracetamol and alcohol can be dangerous,u have been lucky so far!!!!!! ps-parecetomol is also known as acetominophen or tylenol.
2006-12-21 00:54:19 · answer #11 · answered by Adriel M 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋