Is Alcohol Consumption Safe While On Lyrica?

Posted on Mon, 26 Sep 2016

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Mon, 26 Sep 2016 Answered on

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Question : I'm taking lyrica 75 is it safe to have a drink with it.

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

I would not advise drinking with Lyrica. The combination often results in extreme drowsiness, dizziness, intoxication, and possibly confusion. It won't kill you unless you're operating heavy machinery or the like, but overall it isn't a good or particularly safe combination.

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