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Will Wine And Medications Cause Harmful Effects?
My husband takes metropolol 300 mgs a day as well as minoxodil 20 mg per day. He also takes simvastatin 20 mg and hydrochlorothiAzide 25 mg and an aspirin daily. He is drinking 1-2 glasses of 3 days out of the week? I have read article after article that wine and these medications should not be taken. Is this correct?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
Among the medications you mention, especially combining wine (ethanol, the alcohol in wine) and aspirin is likely to cause problems due to enforcing the effect of one another and risks especially for the stomach.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General and Family Physician
Among the medications you mention, especially combining wine (ethanol, the alcohol in wine) and aspirin is likely to cause problems due to enforcing the effect of one another and risks especially for the stomach.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General and Family Physician
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