Can Alcohol Be Consumed While On Furosemide?

Posted on Sat, 3 Oct 2015

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Sat, 3 Oct 2015 Answered on

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Question : Can I drink moderately after supper and before going to bed if I'm taking 20mg of furosemide?

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Lesser is better

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome to Health Care Magic.

Thanks for writing.

I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad. I have read your question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible.

Although we in cardiology ask patients not to drink because then we can not keep a check at their intake and alcohol does cause cardiomyopathy and other issues but usually some quantity can be allowed..

It is always recommended to stay in safe limit instead of making things worse for yourself.

I would recommend you not to over drink and not to drink very regularly occasional is ok lesser is better.

I hope this answered your question, a
if you have more please feel free to ask.

Regrads.

Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.

M.B.B.S(Licensed Family Physician)

Resident M.D.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar