Dangers Of Alcohol – Medication Interactions

According to the most recent estimates, about 10% of adults in the US consume alcohol on a daily basis (National Institute Of Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, 2010). During the holiday seasons and major sports events, this number goes much higher.

The holiday season is upon us and the Superbowl will be here shortly thereafter. For those on medication, it is important to assess the risk factors for adverse events when alcohol is consumed concommitantly with certain therapeutic agents. Antibiotics, cardiovascular agents, narcotic and non narcotic analgesics and psychotherapeutic agents are among drug categories.