Most of us have been drinking alcohol while using medication. Is it dangerous to drink alcohol while taking medication?
Taking alcohol while taking medication can have dangerous consequences in some cases. Because many medicines sold as prescription and over the counter have the potential to interact with alcohol. Do not say "nothing will happen from a glass"! These interactions can sometimes be fatal.
While consuming a small amount of alcohol is not a problem for some drugs, some drugs may need to be completely free from alcohol. For example, alcohol, which itself has a sedative effect, can potentiate the effect of the drug when taken together with a medicament with sedative effect (such as diazepam). This can lead to an accidents, which can seriously weaken the driving ability of the person in the activities requiring attention such as driving and using the machine. Alcohol can also cause blood sugar levels to decrease, leading to insufficient sugar control in diabetes patients.