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Is It Safe To Take Alcohol While Taking Warfarin?
My husband is taking Warfarin for the next four weeks and must have a blood test tomorrow. We are invited to lunch today and would like to know if he can have one glass of wine today. He is 42, 5 9 in height. He has just been given these tablets to take.
Tue, 4 Apr 2023
Hi,
It is generally recommended to avoid consuming alcohol while taking Warfarin. Alcohol can increase the risk of bleeding, which is already a potential side effect of Warfarin. It is important to follow your healthcare provider's instructions regarding alcohol consumption while taking this medication. It may be best to avoid alcohol until your husband's treatment with Warfarin is complete.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
It is generally recommended to avoid consuming alcohol while taking Warfarin. Alcohol can increase the risk of bleeding, which is already a potential side effect of Warfarin. It is important to follow your healthcare provider's instructions regarding alcohol consumption while taking this medication. It may be best to avoid alcohol until your husband's treatment with Warfarin is complete.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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