Alcohol and anjina

[Radars]

Hi,I just wandered if it is ok to drink alcohol with angina and medication i have been invited out on boxing day but don't know what to do and would it be safe in a pub.

[Milkfairy Heart Star]

I suggest you give the BHF helpline a call and speak to one of the Cardiac nurses.

The BHF has this information about angina on their website.

bhf.org.uk/informationsuppo...

Perhaps also discuss with your Pharmacist about whether it's okay to drink alcohol when taking the medication you have been prescribed.

Maybe also take into consideration the risk of catching Covid.

[RufusScamp]

You need to ask someone with expertise. Your pharmacist, GP's surgery or the BHF nurses. It will depend on your condition, and which meds you are on. If in doubt, don't take the risk would be my advice.

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Dear Radars

Posted on your last post……….

If you have doubts { why you posted } why take the risk, you can still have a great time without it !

Take care

[Heather1957]

My understanding is (reading the leaflets) as long as it is in moderation it is fine. In fact I have been enjoying a glass of Harvey's sherry while wrapping my Christmas presents this afternoon. That said we are all different so maybe try a small drink prior to Boxing day to see if there are any side effects.

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to Heather1957]

Heather, you bad influence! I hadn't thought about having a glass of sherry, since one with friends pre lunch on Sunday, but I'm going to have a glass right now. 😅😂😂

[Radars in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Thanks but are you on aspirin like me

[Heather1957 in reply to Radars]

I am but read this advice which is why I say in moderation.

'People now often take low-dose aspirin for its blood-thinning properties as this can reduce the risk of heart attacks and stroke. Drinking a small amount of alcohol while taking aspirin is usually safe'.

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to Radars]

I'm on Warfarin, so rarely drink.

[Heather1957 in reply to jeanjeannie50]

It has been years since I have had a sherry but was wrapping presents earlier and sherry seemed the appropriate drink!

Glass of sherry.

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I thought I’d test having a glass of sherry. After I finished I felt fine so in the interest of testing the affects of alcohol I had a glass of wine and was also fine.So I thought I’d really push the boat out and try a beer, halff way through the pint I starrted to feel good.

So I thought I’d get a shot of whiskey tooo see if I waz ok with that and after my third shoot I waz feelingg rally goood

Soz I did tha same wid brandy, gin and wum.

Whoohoo and I’m freeling good right noww.

Bit I naticed thit me lippss arr num an me army has nooo feeling so me stoping the test.

So good nit and Merry Mismass every biddy, I loovs ya alll.

[Heather1957 in reply to -007-]

I find people so great on here, the lengths they are willing to go to help others!! LOL

[PhilGM]

My wife and I both have angina but a pint of real beer and glass of Merlot does not seem to do us any harm with a pub meal! Think you will enjoy a little tipple on Boxing Day.

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Everything in moderation for me 🎅.

[Jack2019]

I am on aspirin and enjoy alcohol every once in awhile, no problems at all. Medication like aspirin is prophylactic, you will be just fine in my opinion to go out and enjoy yourself . The caution would be if you drink too much too often.