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Is Alcohol Consumption Safe While On Plavix And Aspirin?
taking 75 mg Plavex and 81 mg aspirin daily for past month following angioplasty. Age 67 weight 185 had AAA 2 1/2 years ago. Going out to dinner and would like to have a beer or glass of wine with dinner. Is this dangerous. No history of heavy drinking, only social and limited to not more than 5 or 6 drinks a month
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Hello,
Aspirin can cause nausea and vomiting when mixed with alcohol. Plavix can be taken with alcohol but too much alcohol will cause stomach irritation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Prabhash Verma, General & Family Physician
Aspirin can cause nausea and vomiting when mixed with alcohol. Plavix can be taken with alcohol but too much alcohol will cause stomach irritation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Prabhash Verma, General & Family Physician
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