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Is Alcohol Consumption Advisable While Treating Migraine?
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Sat, 6 Feb 2016
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Question : Had a miraine and had a migraleave tablet. How long before I can consume alcohol? I plan to drink a lot, I'm guessing a couple of hours after taking the tablet I will be ok to start?
Thanks
Thanks, I wont bother drinking tonight.
Thanks
Thanks, I wont bother drinking tonight.
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Migraleve contains paracetamol, which when mixed with alcohol can cause liver damage. I would wait 24 hours after taking it to be safe. Plus, alcohol is terrible for migraines. It would make your migraine much worse. I don't recommend it in either case.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Migraleve contains paracetamol, which when mixed with alcohol can cause liver damage. I would wait 24 hours after taking it to be safe. Plus, alcohol is terrible for migraines. It would make your migraine much worse. I don't recommend it in either case.
Please remember to rate and close this answer if you find it satisfactory.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Good choice! You're welcome.
Please remember to rate and close this answer if you find it satisfactory.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Good choice! You're welcome.
Please remember to rate and close this answer if you find it satisfactory.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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