Taking Tylenol With Beer And Wine. Am I At Risk?

Posted on Sun, 18 Aug 2013

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Sun, 18 Aug 2013 Answered on

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Question : I am taking the odd Tylenol (one or two a day, but not everyday - and not over an extended period - couple of weeks);
Is having a beer or a couple of glasses of wine high risk?

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
There is a definite risk -

Detailed Answer:
Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

Both are known to affect the liver
Avoid alcohol
You can use Tylenol for pain, when necessary.
Have your liver function tested...

Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck

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