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Is Alcohol Intake Advisable While On Azilect?

I am taking Azilect (1 mg once a day) and carbidopa-levodopa (25-100 tab.--half tablet 3 times a day) for symptoms of early stages of Parkinson s. Is alcohol ok with these drugs? I currently have about a half glass of wine with dinner with my husband. It s relaxing and I ve not noticed any problems. Also, I have not ever used marijuana in any form but am curious if it would be ok to have the gummy worms (without THC) that I have heard about from a relative (who is taking it for pain--I also have arthritic pain in my neck and lower back.). By the way, I am a 63-year-old woman and work full-time as an elementary school teacher. I am biking 30 min. a day at the gym since I also read that this may reduce symptoms. Thank you for listening!!!
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Hi,

I have read your description and understand your concern. It would be advisable to abstain from intake of alcohol and marijuana while you are on medications such as Azilect and Carbidopa-levodopa, as it could affect the metabolism of these drugs, increase toxicity and cause certain serious adverse effects or could lead to development of life-threatening complications.

Hope the information provided would be helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. All the best.

Regards,
Dr. Ashakiran S
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Is Alcohol Intake Advisable While On Azilect?

Hi, I have read your description and understand your concern. It would be advisable to abstain from intake of alcohol and marijuana while you are on medications such as Azilect and Carbidopa-levodopa, as it could affect the metabolism of these drugs, increase toxicity and cause certain serious adverse effects or could lead to development of life-threatening complications. Hope the information provided would be helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. All the best. Regards, Dr. Ashakiran S