Mixing any drug with alcohol is extremely dangerous and can be fatal. This includes prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, and recreational drugs. Drinking alcohol with medication or drugs increases the risks of health complications and harmful effects to the liver, heart, and breathing. This toxic combination can also have negative effects on emotional stability and mental well-being. Taking prescription or over-the-counter medication with alcohol can interfere with the effectiveness of the medication.
Alcohol acts as a depressant and can heighten a person’s level of depression. Some medications that treat depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses have risks of complications on their own. Drugs and alcohol alter your brain’s ability to function normally. They are mind-controlling substances and when taken with medication, can have unintentional consequences.
Some medications cause dizziness, fainting, or drowsiness and alcohol only exasperates the side effects. Many people take medication for chronic conditions high blood pressure, diabetes, or cholesterol. Consuming alcohol affects a person’s coordination and ability to live productively.
When you drink while taking medication for illnesses or chronic illnesses, you risk the possibility of worsened conditions, overdose, and death.
Recreational drug use increases the risks of developing physical, mental, and emotional health problems. When alcohol is consumed with recreational drugs, these dangers are amplified. Mixing any drugs together will increase chances of hurting someone and can be fatal.
Prescription and over-the-counter medications usually have a warning label indicating the harmful effects they have when mixed with alcohol. Most medications are safe and effective when taken appropriately or as prescribed. Serious liver complications develop when consuming alcohol while taking an over-the-counter medicine such as acetaminophen. Pain medicine, cough syrup, and allergy medications have ingredients that can cause adverse effects.
Prescription medicine mixed with alcohol causes serious drug interactions and increases the risks of stomach bleeding, heart attack, stroke, or impaired breathing.
Avoid alcohol when taking any drug or medication. All drugs have side effects whether over-the-counter, prescription, or recreational but when alcohol is involved, your health is at risk. Read warning labels, know the side effects, and ask a doctor or pharmacist about adverse interactions.
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