How long after Advil should I have beer?

[Rush-2112]

Have somewhat of a cold...so I took an Advil Cold and Sinus (1 tablet ibuprofen 200mg) just about 5 hours ago. Now, I got invited by a friend to have a beer. Should I go ahead, or just go sober for tonight?

 

[Handyman]

Here's a good guildine: If you feel like you need an Advil, have a beer instead!

 

[Rush-2112]

Here's a good guildine: If you feel like you need an Advil, have a beer instead!

Loving this mantra! Wish I had asked before having the advil

 

[groooooove]

Here's a good guildine: If you feel like you need an Advil, have a beer instead!

seriously!

i've never been tempted for both.. i dont really take advil ever though.

a glass of whisky for a cold is what they used to do "back then.." nothing wrong with that..

i wouldn't take them both in the same day/night. i really would just go for the alcohol.

 

[petrus61]

There are people that wash down 10 percocets with a fifth of Jack Daniels. You'll be ok.

 

[MakiSupaStar]

you'll be ok. Just don't start drinking on vikodin or something

 

[iammr2]

Nothing like asking a bunch of musicians for advice about drug usage.

 

[pmchenry]

A friend who is a physicians assistant once told me this guideline:

If it makes you drowsy or affects your mood, don't drink alcohol with it.
Otherwise 1 or 2 drinks with a mild drug won't do your liver any more harm than 3 or 4 drinks without the drug. Made sense to me.

 

[Bloodhammer]

Nothing like asking a bunch of musicians for advice about drug usage.

FTW!

Drink the beer and stay away from cold medicines with "suphadrine". I don't know about you, but that crap makes me feel worse! Especially when the so-called "cold relief medicine" also has DXM mixed into it as well. I'd rather just be sick, than sick and robo-tripping with a head that feels like a foam balloon!

 

[Roscoe East]

I can't say I've ever asked myself the OP's question... usually it's "How soon after drinking too much beer can I take some Advil?" and the answer is always "Not soon enough!"

 

[baba]

I can't say I've ever asked myself the OP's question... usually it's "How soon after drinking too much beer can I take some Advil?" and the answer is always "Not soon enough!"

Exactly. I know many who swear by ending a night of drinking with two Advil and a couple pints of water.

Tylenol/Acetaminophen is the one to worry about. Absolutely toxic to the liver when combined with alcohol.

 

[ubnomnar]

There are people that wash down 10 percocets with a fifth of Jack Daniels. You'll be ok.

... unless of course your LIVER FAILS

But that's why you have 2

Oops... that's kidneys and testicles

Better take good care of your liver since you only have one

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[bobba66]

There was the time I washed my valiums down with beer and drove my car into a lake so....... I vote no.

 

[KCLRbass]

I've been on Arthrotec (an NSAID similar to ibuprofen) daily for 10 years and am a moderate, but regular, drinker. I've been advised that the risk of ulcers associated with NSAIDs in general - the one that's potentially made worse by drinking - is something that certain people are particularly sensitive to. Apparently, many of the people who experience major issues with NSAIDs and ulcers have problems IMMEDIATELY, and most others will have no problems ever.

All that is to say that most people don't experience any significant GI side effects from NSAIDs on their own or combined with alcohol unless they are predisposed to issues OR they are abusing either or both of their 'medications'.

Proceed with caution. If you have no issues, proceed with slightly less caution. You'll almost certainly be fine.

 

[fenderhutz]

+1 to the Tylenol comment. NEVER drink after taking Tylenol. Unless you would like your liver to try and flee your body like George Jones.

The problem with Advil has to do with your stomach lining. It is harsh. Alcohol increases that effect. So eat some food.

From Healthy Living:

While it is generally safe to take ibuprofen and drink alcohol, it is highly recommended that you limit the amount of alcohol you drink while taking any medication, especially ibuprofen. Alcohol can irritate your stomach and intestinal tract, and taking ibuprofen or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including aspirin, for an extended period of time can also lead to stomach and intestinal irritation, as well as ulcers and potential bleeding problems.

Also, depending on the medical condition for which you are taking ibuprofen, high dosage and long-term use of NSAIDs may cause gastrointestinal problems. So, make sure you read the label directions and follow the recommended dose and duration. To help minimize irritation, you should take ibuprofen with meals.

 

[skychief]

Nothing like asking a bunch of musicians for advice about drug usage.

I was thinking this very thing.

 

[scorpionldr]

Here's a good guildine: If you feel like you need an Advil, have a beer instead!

I used to believe whatever medication I took was vitally important that I took the right amount.

Then I realized the reality. I'm over 200 pounds, I'm 6'1, and most directions for medication are geared towards little people.

It takes two beers to put you within the legal limit for driving.

A friend of mine who is on antidepressants has told me her meds basically magnify the effect of a drink by 2x. Considering they're probably powerful, I doubt advil has much on that.

Or, you know, you could like have a drink, chill out for an hour or two if you're really bothered by it, and then go on your merry way.

 

[runmikeyrun]

um, why don't you call a pharmacist? You'd have the answer in 10 seconds, from someone who is slightly more qualified than probably anyone in TBOT.

 

[blendermassacre]

Ten seconds?

 

[Sixpack324]

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