I have been completley confused by several DRs and websites on this, so would like some first hand experiences on this matter if this is possible please.
I'm not a big drinker anyway, I think i average out at about a drink a month if that, I never drink when I am away from uni and I never ever get drunk.
But I have been told by some dr's and websites that Alcohol and Pentasa shouldn't be mixed at all, whereas others have said I'm am allowed.
My GI said it was up to me as I dont drink much anyway.
I mean, I don't want to make myself really ill again, it would just be nice to have the odd drink with friends from time to time at uni, yet I understand why there may be concerns that there is a likleyhood it may cause the D to get worse.
Any suggestions/ personal experiences? Is it worth risking it for a drink?
Pentasa and alcohol....
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Pentasa and alcohol....
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Naty,
An occasional drink shouldn't cause any problems. Here are the only risks that are connected with alcohol, that I'm aware of:
1. Pentasa Controlled-Release Capsules may cause dizziness for some individuals, and the effect may be worse if taken with alcohol, or certain other drugs.
2. The daily use of alcohol, especially when combined with Pentasa, may cause an increased risk of stomach bleeding.
Tex
An occasional drink shouldn't cause any problems. Here are the only risks that are connected with alcohol, that I'm aware of:
1. Pentasa Controlled-Release Capsules may cause dizziness for some individuals, and the effect may be worse if taken with alcohol, or certain other drugs.
2. The daily use of alcohol, especially when combined with Pentasa, may cause an increased risk of stomach bleeding.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.