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Dose Any One Still Drink Alcohol With PD If So, Do You Have Any Side Effects With Your Medication?
Why yes I do.
I do drink rarely but seasonally such as Spiked Eggnog 😉 but no more than 2 and ONLY in a controlled environment. I live with a tea totaller ( he doesn't like the taste )which makes it easier but I take a lot of meds sooo, I ain't dumb. My doctor and I have discussed this especially prior to a cruise 🛳 and we got the 'Drink 🍸 package ' 😁😄 . He asked if my husband would be with me and I affirmed. He then told me to stay away from the rails and we both laughed! 😆
Be aware that falling only increases with alcohol 🍸 So bring a friend....😉
Thank you for your answer, have a good day
Yes, i have 1-2 glasses of red wine every night with no problems
Drinking alcohol while having Parkinson's Disease (PD) can intensify the side effects of many Parkinson’s drugs, including dizziness and drowsiness. However, some studies indicate that low to moderate consumption of red wine may provide some benefit for people with Parkinson’s. It's important to:
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I did and had no problems but when I was put on sertraline I stopped drinking altogether because I chose to. Everyone is different so talk to your neurologist
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