Do you drink alcohol? If so, how do you feel the next day?
Over the last year, I have only had alcohol on a few occasions. Every time I have had two or more drinks, I have spent the entire weekend feeling horrible. I am not sure if our medication has an effect on how alcohol sits with us or if it is just me. - Heather R
I do enjoy wine and cocktails. I try to be very cognizant of how I’m consuming them. I drink 1 glass of water for every glass of alcohol. I also limit the time frame I’m going to drink so I have a cut off time.
I do think the stress our meds put on our bodies necessitates being mindful of alcohol. Out kidneys and livers work hard to flush out the strong pills we take.
I used to take a medicine years ago that would make me extremely nauseous if I drank (crixivan).
I think everything in moderation. We have to take care of our bodies but we also have to live life. Take care.I try to mix water consumption in with my alcohol consumption as well. It just seems like my body has a hard time dealing with alcohol lately and I do not even drink that much. 2-3 drinks and I am feeling rough the next day.
I do think you are right about our kidneys and livers already having a hard time due to our medications. You are also correct about us having to live our lives regardless of our conditions and treatments.
I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Years. - Heather R
Alafia (Peace) Thank you for your question. I am not certain that drinking and our meds have bad outcomes, especially if you aren't drinking very often. Khafre (H-I-V.net Team Member)
