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I Was Diagnosed 3 Years Ago And Wanted To Have A Drink Over The Holidays I Am Not Sure If I Can Have Alcohol
Alcohol can be dangerous with any disease and medicines you are taking. Best to talk to your doctor about it. Alcohol is a depessant and could endanger someone especially when it comes to medicine
It's important to approach alcohol consumption carefully with Parkinson's disease. Factors like the type of alcohol, your medical history, and your neurologist's advice are key. Monitor how you feel when drinking and discuss it openly with your doctor. Alternatives like alcohol-free beverages might be worth considering. For Show Full Answer
Hi Carol. I have likewise added you to my team. I am not necessarily a fan of drinking while on medication. It's just that I've seen warning labels specifically advising against drinking while on certain medications and others no such warning.
Of the meds I take, none restrict alcohol intake. On the other hand, a side effect of Carbidopa/Levodopa is drowsiness so alcohol can exacerbate that.
It can depend on which meds you are taking. My husband was briefly put on something that said that alcohol was forbidden when taking the drug. That was not the case for his generic c/l, though he has pretty much stopped all alcohol because he has enough trouble with balance and fuzzy brain as it is.
Have You Discontinued Alcohol (social Drinking) Since Your Diagnosis?
Does Anyone Drink Beer And Take Carbidopa Levodopa? Before I Started Carbidopa Levodopa I Use To Drink 6 Beers Aday And Felt Great Beer
I Find Some Relief (hours Of No Tremors) With Measured, Careful, But Steady Alcohol Use. That's Scarey.
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