steriods

[MrsShimmy]

silly question perhaps and a bit frivilous (sorry)

is it ok to drink alcohol while on steriods? I dont drink much...maybe a glass of wine or two at weekend.

Any idea??? I forgot to ask doc and I cant find any info on the packet instructions.

[ingy]

Steroids and alcohol cause stomach problems, however one small glass of wine should be acceptable.

[Hidden]

Not on steroids at the moment but when I am I still have a glass of wine or two and have not found any side effects although I have been told that it reduces the effectiveness of the steroid, not sure whether that is true.

[kate13]

Hi, so long has it doesn't upset your stomach.,I dont think there is any reported side effects.

Have a look on the leaflet that should be enclosed in the box of steroids. If

there are any interactions it will specify it. I inhale steroid medication ( Seretide) and often take steroids orally and have had a drink many times whilst taking them without any problems at all.

[libbygood]

I've had a drink (drinks!) when on steroids without any problems

Libby

[Hidden]

You really need to check this with your doctor who knows your medical history. You've not named the steroid concerned wheather tablet, drops or inhaler but check links below or just type in the name of the drug concerned at drugs.com and you will get all the info:

drugs.com/food-interactions...

drugs.com/search.php?search...

If you are also taking anti biotics:

drugs.com/article/antibioti...

[kate13]

Hi , are the steroids Prednisolone 5mg ? I am a qualified Pharmacy Dispenser and have been for many years. They have been prescribed by GPs for years . If there are any side effects with anything in particular it is the Pharmacists duty to come and advise you about this.

e.g To avoid alcohol. This information will be both on the label which is attached to the box or bottle, and the information leaflet enclosed in the box unfortunately like most medication it does have possible side effects and interactions.

However, if you are unsure why not give the your pharmacy a ring and ask the Pharmacist.

They are prescribed so frequently and are prescribed for many different conditions. They usually know most of the common side effects,at least this could help put your mind at rest.

[Hidden]

Hi, like most of us I have often used prednisolone and I also like a drink. I checked out the NHS site and found:

"Alcohol can interact with certain medicines.

In the case of Prednisolone:

there are no known interactions between alcohol and Prednisolone".

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nhs.uk/medicine-guides/page...

[maggie44]

Hi

I take steroid tablets (prednisolone) and have done so for some years. I asked my consultant about continuing to have a glass of white wine and soda ( or two). He told me to carry on so long as I didn't go mad - said it was important to enjoy some parts of life. I do not seem to have suffered any side effects from doing so.

[Hidden]

clearly an important issue ... we gotta have some pleasures in life and a little alcohol is acutually good for us, we are told - of cours if it doesn't clash with meds we are on. Personally, have no problem combining the etherapeutic properties of steroids and alcohol

[MrsShimmy]

thanks for all your answers guys! Much appreciated.

Mrs S x