Red wine makes my husband fall? - Cure Parkinson's

Cure Parkinson's

26,582 members27,897 posts

Red wine makes my husband fall?

Stardezine profile image
11 Replies

My husband has PD he loves his Red wine!

He laid off it the last two months, but had two glasses today to relax. But he has fallen three times today In home so I guess it's not okfor everyone. He was on that horrible medication for PD also and got worse. Felt sick all the time! Stubburn won't use walker or cane I'm a stressed mess. What to do? Please

Written by
Stardezine profile image
Stardezine
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
11 Replies
Ozie profile image
Ozie

Give it up!

M_rosew profile image
M_rosew

What do you mean by "'that horrible medication"?

How long did he take it for?

Stardezine profile image
Stardezine in reply toM_rosew

He took for a month once Dr said he was in stage two or three. It made him so sick to stomach, dizzy, and shuffled feet worse

chadschneid profile image
chadschneid

I would probably fall after 2 glasses of red wine too, and I don't have PD. It's probably a contra-indication b/t alcohol and the meds but just a hunch.

NanCyclist profile image
NanCyclist

I would ask him if he wants to enjoy his wine or spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair after he breaks his bones in a fall. Seems simple to me. I don't touch the stuff any more.

Stardezine profile image
Stardezine in reply toNanCyclist

I did exactly that and he got smart and never again. Had to learn the hard way that PD and wine or booze don't mix. I was surprised to read all the people here still drink with no problems

Thank you

Beckey profile image
Beckey

I enjoy a dry red wine in the evenings, but I limit to a half a glass. More than that sets me off-kilter.

soup profile image
soup

Did your husband go back to the doctor and tell him or her about the nausea? It is common to experience this at the start but there are ways of overcoming it, depending on which country you live in.

If he can get that sorted he might very well be able to drink in moderation when the meds are working well.

laglag profile image
laglag

Most red wines contain Tyramine which doesn't mix well with Azilect. It can cause sudden spikes in blood pressure. It's also in other foods that are fermented and aged cheeses. Look up a list of foods with Tyramine. I switched to white wine. Just like everything else with PD, everyone reacts differently.

Stardezine profile image
Stardezine in reply tolaglag

My husband had to stop all drinking with meds? And yes mine did fall when drinking red wine

Don_oregon_duck profile image
Don_oregon_duck

I am DX 2 years ago. Taking Azlect and Siniment and have been able to continue to enjoy red wine without a problem. However, more than 4 glasses in the evening causes me to have a "slight" problem walking. 🙃

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

psychotic husband

My husband Daniel has had Parkinson's for the past 9 years. Lately he had been going through...
DANIEL profile image

Mannitol, A Life Changer for My Husband... Our Story

I have only mentioned Mannitol when replying to a number of members posts, but I thought I should...

red light therapy

I am a 75 year old male who was diagnosed with PD in November 2022. I am treating the condition...
9MileLake profile image

Husband just diagnosed with Parkinson's So confused!

Well after a very long time my husband was diagnosed with PD. He was put on Rytary. He already has...
Tiger101 profile image

Red light therapy

I just joined this group. My husband has PD he has been diagnose 2 years ago. We live in Canada and...
gigi9 profile image

Moderation team

See all
CPT_Aleksandra profile image
CPT_AleksandraAdministrator
CPT_Anaya profile image
CPT_AnayaAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.