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Is Alcohol Intake Safe While On Methylprednisolone?

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Posted on Tue, 21 Oct 2014
Question: Can i drink alcohol with Methylprednisolone?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rovena (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It is not recommended.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to HealthcareMagic.

You should avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking a steroid (Methylprednisone ).

Alchohol and steroids ,both are irritative for gastrointestinal mucosa.They can cause some problems for your stomach if taken together like gastritis or gastrointestinal ulcers.
Alcohol also increases the risk of pancreatitis and it may increase the level of sugar in your blood ,if it is taken with Methylprednisone.

So the answer is that you should avoid drinking alcohol until you finish your treatment.This is not absolute because if we are talking one or two social drinks 1-2 times a week, it won't be a problem but drinking alcohol daily while you are taking this medication is a bad idea.

Hope it was of help.
Let me know if you have other questions or doubts to clarify.I will be happy to assist you further.

Kind Regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rovena (10 minutes later)
Just tomorrow I want to have about 6-12 drinks for an engagement party. I don't drink daily, maybe once a week. Is this okay?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rovena (56 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Maybe 2-3 drinks.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again!

As I said drinking 1-2 alcoholic drinks once a week won't cause any problem but 6-12 alcoholic drinks in one day is too much.

Since it is a special event you may drink up to 2-3 alcoholic drinks but drinking too much might cause you stomach problems.
You are taking a strong steroid so be careful and don't drink large quantities of alcohol (6-12 drinks are too much).
You can have fun even if you drink less then 6-12 drinks.Remember that health is more important.

If you have other questions ,please do not hesitate in writing me.
Take care!
Dr.Rovena
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Is Alcohol Intake Safe While On Methylprednisolone?

Brief Answer: It is not recommended. Detailed Answer: Hello! Welcome to HealthcareMagic. You should avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking a steroid (Methylprednisone ). Alchohol and steroids ,both are irritative for gastrointestinal mucosa.They can cause some problems for your stomach if taken together like gastritis or gastrointestinal ulcers. Alcohol also increases the risk of pancreatitis and it may increase the level of sugar in your blood ,if it is taken with Methylprednisone. So the answer is that you should avoid drinking alcohol until you finish your treatment.This is not absolute because if we are talking one or two social drinks 1-2 times a week, it won't be a problem but drinking alcohol daily while you are taking this medication is a bad idea. Hope it was of help. Let me know if you have other questions or doubts to clarify.I will be happy to assist you further. Kind Regards, Dr.Rovena Murati