Atenolol with alcohol?

[trippieh3lix]

I am planning to hopefully drink for thanksgiving tonight. I don't have a lot of fun, and I think it would be nice to be able to for once with family/friends.

Is there a way I can drink and not have this med have any adverse effects? I am on 25mgs and I take this around 11pm-12am every night. Thanksgiving will be early as usual from 4-8pm.

 

[bunge]

Atenolol to the best of my knowledge is an alpha-blocker, BP med.
The only bad side effect I know of in conjunction alcohol is increased risk of orthostatic hypotension (fancy name for BP being low enough that you feel dizzy and/or faint upon standing up).
This isnt really a dangerous side effect other then increasing the risk of falling over, which is a standard risk of alcohol consumption anyway.lol
I wouldnt take any meds directly after drinking, including BP meds.
Could you skip your dose on that night? Unless you have had a recent cardiac episode or have another serious health condition that complicates your BP, I dont think that the risk of one skipped dose would be too great.
However, if your in any doubt as to the safety of this then discuss with a doctor and/or use common sense.

 

[tyrael]

There are no pharmacological interactions between ethanol (alcohol) and Atenolol.

You may find however some additive effects. You may become more drowsy/sleepy than taking each of these separately. (a side effect of beta-blockers [which is what Atenolol is, bunge ] can cause drowsiness, as obviously so with alcohol). I wouldn't skip dosing the Propranolol - it's prescribed for a reason!

My advice would be it should be safe, just take it easy. Don't go crazy in a short period of time, pace yourself, and see how you own body reacts. If you are really worried, just quickly drop into your local GP beforehand if you're that worried.

Have fun, be safe!

 

[Rybee]

I know the time has already passed, but for future reference, it's absolutely fine to mix the two.