I don't drink a lot. In fact haven't had a pint since April. Going out for dinner over weekend and would love just one pint of beer.I'm on apixaban,furosemide, rampril, betablocker, simvestatin daily.
Hope it will be OK. Not driving either.
Had coronary angiogram last Wednesday.
Meant to ask cardiologist then but forgot.
I don't intend to make it a habit but would just love a treat!
Thoughts?
Look at the patient information sheets that come with your meds. If they advise not to consume alcohol with any of the meds you take, then don't. If it says nothing to that effect you are free to enjoy a beer. But if you still want complete re-assurance talk to a pharmacist. That's the pharmacology view. The other view is entirely down to how you view drinking alcohol given the medical advice surrounding it. My view is if you haven't had a pint since April you certainly deserve one , perhaps two, assuming you are free to do so given the meds you take. Just because we are heart patients doesn't mean we always have to go without the things we enjoy on every single occasion, when the actual risk is probably very low.
Have a look here if you don't have the inserts with the pills: bnf.nice.org.uk/
I'm on some of the types of meds you're taking but not anticoagulant. I have one drink periodically for years with no ill effects. Most of the people I know on anticoagulants also enjoy a drink on certain occasions without incident. Notice that it's only one drink!
I’m on candesartan (switched from ramipril), carvedilol (beta blocker), and apixaban (anti coag) and I enjoy a few glasses of wine a couple of times a week. No alcohol will always be better but my cardiologist is ok with me drinking lightly.
I'm on quite a few meds still have a drink with a meal but don't go mad Gp said its ok
you are allowed 14 units per week, dont bindge drin. A beer or a wine at an out are fine, but don’t overdo it. Lets say a couple of pints, just don't get plastered.
Life is too short to deprive yourself the odd pleasure. Have a beer, savour it and have a good time with friends or family.
Yes sound advice
I’ve always liked a drink when going to a music gig and life is for living had my heart attack in January I lost 2.5 stone but just drink alcohol on occasions just be sensible and have a nice time.
Hello on similar to you, and whilst I don't drink and haven't done for about 4 years now (stopped before I fell ill), I understand I could have had a drink as long as I stayed within the prescribed limits, but do check first.
That being said I do have the odd non-alcoholic beer about once a month. I would say give them a go, their are some really good non-alcoholic beers now , I have also tried the zero Guinness and was very pleasantly surprised with it.
Whatever you do have a good evening.
I actually lost my taste for alcohol once I started on the standard cocktail, as it were, on post HA meds. I'll have a small glass of wine with dinner to be sociable but it takes a long time to drink it. I do miss a good pint or three but beer just doesn't taste good anymore.
I asked that question to my surgeon. He said a couple of pints won’t hurt you as long as you stay sensible. Obviously not every day and not to excess and you’ll be fine.
I was told that alcohol limits were strict for me, 14 units a week and a maximum of 4 units in any one session, that’s a pint of strong cider or just under two pints of beer.
I’m on a beta blocker, statin, blood pressure tablet and calcium channel blocker. When the advice was given I was on an anti-coagulant (Ticagrelor) as well.
That’s the same advice for everyone. 14 units a week and 4 units per session (otherwise it’s classed as binge drinking)
That’s in UK…different countries have different units….in Spain for men it can be up to 35 units a week😉😉🤔 ..Just been on holiday to Spain…”When in Rome …”😂😂😂
Gosh 35 units is really quite a lot. I’m not too bothered about alcohol tbf. But I really think there should not be a limit for driving. Just no alcohol if you’re driving as everyone convinces themselves that they haven’t drunk too much.
Here in France I said I told the cardiologist I drank two glasses of red wine a week. He said " You mean per day, surely?"
Usually it says on medication if not allowed to drink and I think if you fancy a pint then have one- life needs to be lived even if we have long term conditions x
I'm on bisoprolol 5mg and warfarin with INR target of 3. I drink regularly, but in small quantities, and have a couple of alcohol free days a week. I would say I drink 7 to occssional max 12 units a week. I have to be consistent with warfarin, so abstaining or having too much is likely to knock me off INR level.I love drinking brown beer. Often have a 500ml bottle, drink half, and put a wine stopper on and put back into the fridge. Enjoy the rest the next day, but wait no longer than a day once opened. You can get wine in187ml bottles.
Of all the medication I checked it appears bisoprolol(2.5mg for me) indicates about alcohol on the info sheet.For me it would be just a very occasional pint of beer. I do miss having a pint occasionally with having dinner out.
Yes, I could do without it but I feel sometimes I deserve a treat!
If you have been on bisoprolol for some time it should be OK.
About 2 months or so now
I don't drink, beer, but if it was me, after two months I would happily have a glass of wine.
Have a Pint. Life’s too short. Enjoy!
(But just the one!)😉
My thoughts too
Honestly, if there are no contradictions I would have a beer. Its about lifestyle and eating or drinking anything that gives us enjoyment. A little can be better than none. But its your life. I had major heart issues 24 yrs ago and cut out most alchohol. The occasional red wine or beer I still enjoy. Just check with the pharmacy there are no contradictions. Take care, all the best. 🙂
Yes I will do that
I think, there's no cure to the condition I have so if you're well enough to go out drink and eat what you like
I still have a few pints , I'm in menorca now and have enjoyed a few . My advice as I consider myself a beer connoisseur 😂is dont drink anything brewed in the uk as some breweries needlessly throw in glucose syrup . German beer you cant go wrong, they have purity laws . Enjoy
Never knew that about beer!
Very easy to see pal , cruzcampo is from Seville for instance , the ones on sale here are brewed here and not imported. When buying just check the ingredients and country of origin . Clean beers include anything German, peroni(Italy) , estrella damm, estrella galicia (spain) Heineken silver , grolsch (holland) any other Heineken is Edinburgh or manchester , most Belgian. As I say in Germany they are allowed 4 ingredients otherwise they arnt allowed to call it beer . Throw syanide in it in the uk and no one would bat an eyelid 😂
Wow! You know your beer!I was stationed in Germany back in 60's!
My favourite beer was Dortmunder Union. I was stationed in Dortmund.
The days when I did not drink in moderation!
Haha fantastic, they actually sell DAB Dortmunder in home bargains of all places along with alot more quality foreign beers . Back to broken Britain tomorrow unfortunately but it's my goal to get out permanently Haha. Enjoy pal and gd luck
We normally spend the winter months out in India and Philippines. Unfortunately can't make it coming winter.
I'm more or less between procedures.
I did speak to cardiologist,who did my coronary angiogram last Wednesday, and I got the impression he thinks I should wait till having the TAVI and then discuss it all.
Very similar to you with meds. I,m 71 and do enjoy the occasional pint . Go for it and enjoy.😄😄
Of all the medication I checked it appears bisoprolol(2.5mg for me) indicates about alcohol on the info sheet.For me it would be just a very occasional pint of beer. I do miss having a pint occasionally with having dinner out.
Yes, I could do without it but I feel sometimes I deserve a treat!
it will be fine. Just relax and have your cold pint. Make sure to enjoy your life
As a fellow Gooner,I know how you feel ,have not a pint ,for 15 years due to gout problems,
nervous about indulging in ,a light and bitter, those were the days,standing in the north end.
Remember it all so well. The first game I can just about remember was in 1953 against Chelsea. No cover on The Laundry End. George Swindin in goal!
Have you tried low or non-alcoholic beers? They’ve moved on a long way since they first appeared. As a an occasional beer drinker myself I also like Moretti zero and Lucky Saint low alcohol. The latter can be found on draught in some places. I’m not a Guinness drinker but I’m told their 0.0 is very good. Low alcohol can be a good alternative on a night out I find.
Good luck on your quest.
Thank you
I think one with a meal would be OK. Perhaps split it into two halves to see how you feel after the first one. Apixaban is the one to watch, and the NHS website says alcohol is OK, but, as always, no more than 14 units/week. A pint of beer is not going to reach that level. Enjoy.
I enjoy the non alcohol Guinness.
I had a HA/stent Oct’22 and on the usual medication but I have a glass or two of red wine during the week and always 3 pints on a Friday afternoon in my local.My cardio team told me NOT to wrap myself in cotton wool but to enjoy life within sensible boundaries!
Makes sense
Did you forget or were you so scarred that you could'nt ask, dared not ask?
I forgot. Asked more about what happens next.
Im on Biosopril, lasasprozal, asprin, empagliflozan, entresto and ezetimbe, I don't drink very often but if I feel like a glass of wine I damn well have it. I was told I could but I just seem to have lost the taste and I rarely drank before HA last year. If its ok with your meds, just go for it...As they say..we are a long time dead and its a short life so.....
Yes you're right
Go for it !!
I have not have any alcohol since I was diagnosed with AF about a year ago as nearly all of the research and my doctors advice were not drinking give you a better chance to heal. I miss my wine but my heart is improving and I feel more energized. Perhaps alcohol consumption have anything to do with this , as I am also increasing my steps and on food following the Mediterranean lifestyle eating as much as possible. I am no expert but exercise , the right food and drink , sleeping well and a supportive family - I think could help all of us with heart issues.
There are some great non-alcoholic beers currently being produced. Athletic "Run Wild" is my favorite - it's a IPA.
I was on all of those apart from furosemide. They said the blood thinner was fine as long you didn’t binge drink (I sometimes did which I sure is not good at all). One beer should be fine but I’m not a doctor and don’t know your medical history
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