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Is Alcohol Consumption Advisable While Taking Abilify?

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Posted on Wed, 19 Apr 2017
Question: Can one consume alcohol when taking abilify? Does alcohol "cancel" or reduce the effectiveness of abilify?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (9 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No,it facilicates it

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
No,it will not reduce efficiency of it,and contrary,it may facilitate some effects of abilify and increase your risk of certain Abilify side effects, such as drowsiness or low blood pressure. So it is not recommended to drink alcohol if you take it,or at least reduce it two minimal amounts. Wish you good health. Regards
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Is Alcohol Consumption Advisable While Taking Abilify?

Brief Answer: No,it facilicates it Detailed Answer: Hi and welcome. No,it will not reduce efficiency of it,and contrary,it may facilitate some effects of abilify and increase your risk of certain Abilify side effects, such as drowsiness or low blood pressure. So it is not recommended to drink alcohol if you take it,or at least reduce it two minimal amounts. Wish you good health. Regards