Alcohol While On Aspirin Medication? Posted: 08-14-03 01:36am
Hello, I am taking 2 tabs of alleve in the
morning and in the evening everyday.
About twice a month I will go to a party
and have some drinks. Usually 8-10
drinks in the course of 5 hours. Those 2
times out of the month are the only time I
drink any alcohol. I am concerned about
alcohol and aspirin, as I have heard it
can be a pretty serious issue. I was
wondering am I putting myself at risk with
the drinking? Also, how long does
aspirin stay in one's system? Could I
just not take any aspirn a day or two
before I plan to drink? Thanks, I
appreciate any help.
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hmrjnh
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Joined: 26 Aug 2003 Posts: 30
Don't Mix the 2 Posted: 08-26-03 15:05pm
First of all alieve is not asprin, it is
like naproxin or naprocin. And why might
I ask are you taking 4 a day when the
bottle says don't exceed 2 in 24 hours.
I have had an ulcer before, and it was
primarily caused by taking naprocin 500mg
that was prescribed to me, 2 at a time,
combined with not eating or drinking
anything when I took them. Maybe you
shouldn't take two at a time in the
morning or evening. Or at least drink
milk or eat something with the alieve.
And how often are you really drinking
alcohol? Do you have a set schedule or
something, because most people don't plan
out their drinking habits that closely.
Alcohol and pills do not mix!!!!! I have
had problems with taking a bunch of pills,
and I ended up in the hospital having an
upper gi and finding out I had an ulcer.
Just be careful taking so many pills!!!!!
