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Have CHF, Osteporosis, Osteoarthritis, Dementia. Taking Celebrex, Lexapro. Worried About Effect Of Alcohol
My mother is 96 years old. She has congestive heart failure , osteoporosis ,osteoarthritis, and some dementia related memory problems. Her prescriptions are: Celebrex , Lexapro, Clonazepam, and Prilosec. She has a relative who frequently offers her alcohol to drink, insisting that it can t hurt her to drink a little bit once in a while. I completely disagree, and am very worried about the affect it will have on her. I would like a medical opinion. Please be specific, as I am very concerned about her health.
Mon, 1 Apr 2013
Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic
There is no doubt that alcohol is bad, even for normal people...
In known heart failure and dementia, it is worse – it can aggravate both,
In combination with psychotropic drugs, it is far worse due to drug interaction.
More specific particulars can only be given by her treating physician - with knowledge of the total clinical picture.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
There is no doubt that alcohol is bad, even for normal people...
In known heart failure and dementia, it is worse – it can aggravate both,
In combination with psychotropic drugs, it is far worse due to drug interaction.
More specific particulars can only be given by her treating physician - with knowledge of the total clinical picture.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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