Is anyone awake ? Advice please !

[Tellingfibs]

I usually take 5mgs of Bisoprolol morning and evening, plus Warfarin with the evening dose. I have just realised, at 10.15 that I forgot my evening dose. Not a problem except I have just finished a glass of wine ! I often have a glass of wine in the evening, but at least a couple of hours after my medication. What does anyone think about me carrying on and taking my drugs now ? I know tgd wine doesn’t usually have a detrimental effect, but tonight it would actually still be in my stomach at the same time as my drugs ! Any opinions out there please ?

Annie.

[BobD Volunteer]

Take them and relax. If wine doesn't affect your AF it isn't going to create a problem .

[Tellingfibs in reply to BobD]

Thanks so much for responding so promptly ! I was worried that it might have more of a reaction as there will still be wine in my stomach, but I guess it would be more detrimental to not take the dose. Thanks Bob.

Annie.

[Tellingfibs]

Ha ha ! Yes, I know know alcohol can be taboo for some afibbers, but actually I have had long spells without and it has made no difference. We will see tonight though ! Thanks for replying.

Annie.

[DawnTX in reply to Tellingfibs]

It it doesn’t bother you then enjoy your wine. I can’t have even a mouthful of alcohol because it hits me hard with a fib. That being said, I wonder if with my pacemaker I could now have my glass of sangria without any problems. Bob, if you’re out there what do you think?

[Tellingfibs]

That’s reassuring Anne ! I’ll think of you when I have my wine tomorrow ! 🤭

[stoneyrosed]

You lucky thing, even the whiff of alcohol send my ticker into a gymnastic Olympic event. I will remain envious all evening but hope it will not affect you in anyway. Enjoy life 👍

[Tellingfibs in reply to stoneyrosed]

Sorry to hear you are affected so badly. I certainly am lucky that way. I hope you are able to indulge in many other pleasant treats !

[CheriAlli23]

The only thing that I’ve read about having a drink with meds (mine are Metoprolol and Eliquis) is that you might feel excessively sleepy. Driving not a good idea. Cheers!

[wilsond]

🥂

[Ppiman]

All will be fine! Many drugs develop a "steady state" in the bloodstream, and missing a dose, or taking it at a different time, has a much smaller effect than might be imagined. Alcohol is very rapidly absorbed (and removed) from the bloodstream, too.

Steve

[Tellingfibs in reply to Ppiman]

Thank you Steve. Actually, I thought my heart rate may dip a bit low during the night, but I ended up wide awake from 2 - 4 a.m. 😂

Annie

[Ppiman in reply to Tellingfibs]

Well, Annie, I hope that wakefulness is not a regular event as it is with me and my chronic insomnia! I, too, enjoy a glass of wine, or a G&T, and wouldn't want to be without it. My favourites are either a Medoc or a Rhone, Vive la France!!

Steve

[waveylines]

🤣😂 Ha! Ha! I think you've let the cat out of the bag..... There's a raft of us out there who enjoy a glass of wine with no effects on our, Afib. I don't drink daily but an odd glass here and there..... Makes no difference to me. I've been known to take them with my decaf coffee in the morning too!!

[ETHEL103]

I've done that too especially when.my watch alarm goes off as a reminder and I'm out.Arnt we awful lol.

[Dudtbin]

me too !

[Geoffa1]

Drink what's left in the bottle and crack another.Sir Les Patterson would give you permission!!

[southkorea]

i would not worry!! A bottle yes but a glass no!!

[fibnum]

The body can usually process a glass of wine in an hour. Take the pill around midnight to be extra safe.

[Tellingfibs in reply to fibnum]

Thanks for responding. This was last night so I did take my medication about an hour after I finished my wine. 👍

[DawnTX]

shame shame on you lol

[JOY2THEWORLD49]

Hi

Can you wait the 2 hours?

Or set an alarm.

cheers JOY