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Alcohol and Medication
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This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to represent medical advice. You should speak to your doctor if you have any health concerns, existing medical conditions [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], or are currently taking any medications to make sure that alcohol will not exacerbate any existing problems.
Should You Drink?
While alcohol can provide a number of health benefits for some people, it can cause serious problems for others.
Pregnant women should avoid alcohol altogether. The fetus is most susceptible to alcohol damage during the first few weeks after conception, before most women know that they have conceived, so those who are attempting to get pregnant should also avoid alcohol. Alcohol can generate severe congenital abnormalities in the fetus, including fetal alcohol syndrome, which is characterized by physical abnormalities [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], neurological dysfunction, developmental delay and growth retardation. A recent meta-analysis indicates that the risk for fetal malformation is quite serious even with fewer than three drinks per day.
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Decreasing Some of the Risks
Those with health conditions such as pancreatic disease; high blood pressure; heart arrhythmias; precancerous symptoms of the esophagus, larynx, pharynx or mouth; liver disease; stomach ulcers; severe acid reflux disorder; sleep apnea; or history of hemorrhagic strokes should not drink.
Drinking is associated with a number of health problems. Alcohol consumption increases the risk for cancers of the mouth, larynx and esophagus. However, there are indications that taking alcohol with meals rather than on its own reduces this risk. Alcohol has also been implicated in an increased likelihood of developing breast cancer, but taking a folic acid supplement (600 or more micrograms per day) can reduce this risk.
Those taking certain medications, including but not limited to antibiotics, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, antihistamines, pain relievers, sleeping pills/sedatives, beta blockers and anticoagulants, should not drink due to adverse interactions. These interactions range from rendering the medication ineffective to causing death.
If you do choose to drink, the recommended limit is one drink per day for women and one to two for men. One drink is 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine or 1.5 ounces of spirits (80 proof). This translates to approximately one standard-sized can or bottle of beer, 175 ml of wine or one standard shot of spirits.
To learn more about alcohol and health, please see Health Benefits
Alcohol can be either a health booster or a health buster, depending on the dose ingested and the vulnerabilities and health requirements of the person drinking it. Assuming that you don’t suffer from any of the conditions listed above or take any medications [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], moderate alcohol consumption can provide some health benefits. However, these can be just as easily obtained through exercise and good nutrition.
Alcohol and Health Conditions
According to twin, family and adoption studies, both our alcohol preferences and our vulnerability to developing alcoholism are partially determined by genetic factors, so those with a family history of alcoholism should be particularly careful. One of the first signs of dependence is being unable to stop drinking after consuming a moderate amount.
Age-related changes cause older people to process alcohol more slowly, so they should not have more than one drink per day.
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