Is it safe to drink alcohol when taking cholesterol reducing drugs?

I have tried to find the answer to this question as a family member is taking two drugs to reduce cholesterol, and can't seem to find an answer. I know there can be liver problems associated with statin drugs, and the liver is compromised by alcohol consumption, but I can't find any link between the two so far. Asked by alohacjm 47 months ago Similar questions: safe drink alcohol taking cholesterol reducing drugs Health.

Similar questions: safe drink alcohol taking cholesterol reducing drugs.

Not very safe Statin drug are contraindicated in alcohol users because they do increase the risk of liver toxicity. Your hunch is absolutely correct; those taking statins should really undergo periodic liver function tests and if a person's liver is compromised or strained, alcohol consumption can really compound the problem. To be sure, I looked up six statins in the Nursing Drug Handbook, which I've come to rely on for information like this.In five of them (Crestor, Lescol, Mevacor, Pravachol and Zocor), alcohol is specifically mentioned as a contraindication.

Interestingly, when I looked up Lipitor, alcohol wasn't mentioned in the "interactions" section at all, but a later note still discourages concurrent use because of possible liver toxicity. So, yes, you're right: a person taking a statin drug to lower their cholesterol should not drink alcohol. For what it's worth (considering I'm not a doctor), I'd tend to doubt that a single glass of wine on a person's birthday will send him speeding to the ER, but since even moderate use of alcohol is really discouraged, anything more than that would be unwise.

If a person is going to consume any alcohol while they're taking a statin, they should certainly be up front with their doctor about it so that the liver function tests are performed regularly. Sources: The book below MidwestPurgatory's Recommendations Nursing2008 Drug Handbook (Nursing Drug Handbook) Amazon List Price: $42.95 Used from: $19.66 Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (based on 9 reviews) .

Statins and Alcohol use You should ask your doctor about this because the answer may depend on the drug prescribed as well as your specific medical condition. For example, here is what the folks from Lipitor say... Before starting LIPITOR, tell your doctor: About all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements If you have muscle aches or weakness If you drink more than 2 glasses of alcohol daily If you have diabetes or kidney problems If you have a thyroid problem http://www.lipitor.com/learn-about-lipitor/lipitor-safety-profile.jsp?setShowOn=../learn-about-lipitor/home.jsp&setShow./learn-about-lipitor/lipitor-safety-profile.jsp =-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Another site, wwwmedicinet.com says to avoide alcohol completely if you have chronic Liver disease and require the use of statins to lower cholesterol: "In patients with chronic liver disease who need statin treatment, it is important to completely abstain from alcohol..." medicinenet.com/your_cholesterol_profile... Please contact your doctor and ask. Better safe than sorry.

Good Luck, hope this helps, cheers! Sources: Personal Experience .

Yes but only if you don't abuse it Statin and other HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors can have adverse affects on the liver, when combined with excessive amounts of alcohol. Moderation in alcohol consumption is generally defined as one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men. Grapefuit juice should also be avoided, since it appears that it interferes with the metabolism of most statin drugs.

Sources: thirdage.com/ebsco/files/14463.html .

My son has high cholesterol and drinks. He is celiac. Celiac people drink alcohol since they crave the grain... in the alcohol.

They also don't digest fats right. Celiac people can't have dairy or gluten grains and have to have a diet without these. LDN also helps the celiac and makes people drink less.

Alcohol makes the liver fatty and then it can't work as well. Statin drugs block the production of cholesterol in the liver. I would not drink, if you really want have a healthy liver and long life.

You need coenzyme Q10 if you take statin drugs, since these drugs stop the production of it in the liver also. My dad drinks and takes statin drugs. He has had two operations for clogged arteries which almost killed him and he is too old and unhealthy for another operation.

EDTA IV chelation and fish oil etc can lower cholesterol without statin drugs and if you did the celiac diet your problems may go away.

1 It's not safe to drink alcohol when taking ANY drug! This user has been banned from Askville.

1 It's not safe to drink alcohol when taking ANY drug! .

It's not safe to drink alcohol when taking ANY drug!

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