The simultaneous consumption of alcohol and medications poses a serious health risk.
Medianews.az, citing Oxu.Az, reports that Andrey Tyurin, head of the narcology department at the "Alkomed" clinic, stated this in an interview with "Lenta.ru".
According to him, medications taken together with alcoholic beverages place a double burden on the liver. This can either cause the drug to have an excessively strong effect or, conversely, weaken its effect.
The doctor emphasized that taking paracetamol together with alcohol is particularly dangerous. He noted that in this case, paracetamol turns into a poison for the liver, and even a slight increase in dosage can lead to severe liver damage.
The intake of alcohol together with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and aspirin increases the risk of stomach bleeding and ulcers. Consuming alcoholic beverages together with blood pressure medications can cause a sharp drop in blood pressure and loss of consciousness.
Furthermore, simultaneous consumption of alcohol and antibiotics can result in severe poisoning, nausea, vomiting, and a drop in blood pressure.