Alcohol question

[WileyFrench]

Hi - anyone out there with ET, taking clopidogrel and baby aspirin and still enjoying a drink?

[piggie50]

Hi WileyFrench

I thought I would answer whilst drinking my Prosecco. 🥂. There is a thread entitled ‘Alcohol’ from Grumpyfairy, ongoing for the last 2 days. Lots of posts. I am PV, take clopidogrel and Hydroxy and still enjoy a drink when I feel like it. Much less than I used to drink and I always ensure I drink plenty of water.

Enjoy

Judy x

[piggie50]

Sorry, I just realised you replied on the previous thread. I’m guessing your question is specific to ET, clopidogrel and baby aspirin, so my answer is not much help!

[WileyFrench in reply to piggie50]

Yes it is helpful. I’m really interested in whether those who take both clopidogrel and baby aspirin are still okay to have alcohol. I sure hope so!

[piggie50 in reply to WileyFrench]

Hopefully, you will get some answers. I take clopidogrel instead of aspirin.

[AirconBob]

Hi. Been on Asprin or Clopidogrel and Hydroxycarbimide & Lisnopril for 5 years, still enjoy a drink 2-3 times a week..... haven't noticed any difference. - enjoy.

[WileyFrench in reply to AirconBob]

That’s what I like to hear! Have you ever been on clopidogrel and baby aspirin at the same time? I was clopidogrel only but now have to add baby aspirin as well.

[AirconBob in reply to WileyFrench]

Not at the same time - Clopidogrel replaced Asprin - it is kinder to your stomach.

[WileyFrench in reply to AirconBob]

Yeah - I was just aspirin till last May when I had a TIA so haemo changed to clopidogrel, but then another TIA Dec 30 so now it’s both. Sigh.

[beetle]

Are you taking both clopidogrel and baby aspirin? My understanding was that clopidogrel replaced aspirin. Please correct me if I’m wrong. As for the alcohol, i was told it did no harm for the occasional drink

[linphy in reply to beetle]

Happy New Year Beetle. I was on aspirin, but had a reaction was taken off aspirin. Put on clopidogrel also take Hydroxycarbamide. I was told as long as I don't over indulge I can drink alcohol.

Linda

[WileyFrench in reply to beetle]

Yes I’m now on clopidogrel plus one baby aspirin.

[Elzbietta in reply to WileyFrench]

Me also!

[Richinspirit]

Hi - Happy New Year! Yes hubby has been on these and so many more drugs and still enjoys a few glasses of wine. Only caveat is to try and match each glass (and not tooooo many lol!) with a glass of water. Enjoy!

[WileyFrench in reply to Richinspirit]

He’s taken aspirin and clopidogrel at the same time? I was clopidogrel only for months but now to add in one baby aspirin.

[Richinspirit in reply to WileyFrench]

Yes - but hubby has 75mg aspirin - not baby aspirin, but he cannot take any additional aspirin for pain relief or ibuprofen because of taking the clopidogrel as this increases the chance of bleeding.

[Andyls]

My doctor says I can have a glass of wine now and then, but only if it’s good wine 😀

[WileyFrench in reply to Andyls]

Yup. Life’s too short to drink bad wine!