I'm on 25mg of atenelol daily as a headache preventive. Is it okay for me to drink while taking the medicine?
2007-09-30 15:55:22 · 2 answers · asked by love_to_knit! 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
From the research I have done so far, it looks like there is not any interaction between alcohol and Atenelol. Take a look at this list of interactions. www.sunderland.ac.uk/~hs0dad/profile/atenolol/inter.htm
I also have found that it is usually prescribed for things more serious than just a headache, but , I am sure you Doctor knows what he is doing and he/she should be the first person you ask because this is not medical advise only relaying info I have found online. I also found that it can cause depression, along with other side effects, and because alcohol is a depressant you may want to limit the amount that you do drink. Again, ask you doctor first.
2007-09-30 17:22:04 · answer #1 · answered by tomas redlow 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. It's usually ok to have one glass of wine or something but generally it's not a good idea. Alcohol is a depressant and it's just counteracts the antidepressants. I had a BAD experience drinking on Lexapro. I drank 2 BOTTLES of champagne and a 32 oz of beer and I woke up the next day to a mild seizure and the DTs. My doctor told me it was because my liver function was compromised because of the Lexapro and the alcohol affected me differently. I had horrible withdrawals from it. Be careful and don't drink too much.
2016-03-19 02:53:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. But the quantity of alcohol should be limited as directed by your doctor.
2007-09-30 17:17:43 · answer #3 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋