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Diclofenac
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Hi
I've just been prescribed Diclofenac to help a suspected cracked rib.
I asked the Dr if I could have alcohol with it and he said 1 or 2, has anyone had any experience?
I'm maybe going out next weekend and would ideally like to drink - to help me through the night!!
Thanks
I've just been prescribed Diclofenac to help a suspected cracked rib.
I asked the Dr if I could have alcohol with it and he said 1 or 2, has anyone had any experience?
I'm maybe going out next weekend and would ideally like to drink - to help me through the night!!
Thanks
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make sure u have plenty to eat as can irritate the stomach and alcohol isnt going to help that.
As far as I can remember, it lowered tolerance but otherwise it was all fine.
The Dr said it was ok for a few but then I googled it and saw all sorts!!!
I'll see how I feel nearer the time, if I do drink it won't be much and I'll make sure I eat!!
Don't want to slow up the recovery of this though as I've had it since July on and off :mad:
Like Teagan said, it’s probably a good idea to drink cautiously and not go over the top. Keep in mind what the Doc said and stop drinking as soon as you start feeling any unfamiliar side effects.
Drinking on medication is never a good idea and while you may not see the immediate effects right away, excessively drinking on medication can cause severe damage to the body in the future.
Have a look at the article about factors affecting drinking on TheSite.org if you want to read up more about how alcohol can affect you while on medication.
Hope this helps :thumb:
I've been on them for over a week now was due to finish tomorrow but going to finish tonight as I've had a rubbish week at work but been feeling loads better so if I feel ok tomorrow I'm going to drink.
Dr said to do 10 days and I'll have done 8 can always do the next 2 days starting on Sunday then see how I am after that!