Alitretinoin and Alcohol, Alitretinoin Alcohol Interaction

Alitretinoin and Alcohol speaks to Alitretinoin alcohol interaction, what is Alitretinoin and Alitretinoin side effects.

Alitretinoin is the generic name of a drug known as Panretin and is a drug used for treating sores and lesions in patients with AIDS related Kaposi sarcoma as well as other conditions. It is known as a retinoid and works by slowing the growth of abnormal skin cells which slows or stops the growth of the Kaposi sarcoma.

It is suggested that patients do not consume alcohol even moderate drinking while using this drug as the side effects may be greatly affected.

At this time the medical community defines moderate consumption of alcohol as no more than two drinks per day and no more than 14 drinks per week. If anything more than that it is considered an unhealthy dependency on alcohol that may have adverse social, family and health consequences.

If a person drinks only once or twice a week but drinks on the same days each week and more than two drinks this is considered as an alcohol dependency.

If a person binge drinks at any time during the week this is also considered as alcoholism.

Some consider alcoholism as a disease while others consider it an addiction which is the result of personal choice and character fault. This school of thought blames the alcoholism on life style choices.

Personally I consider alcoholism a genetic tendency as I have seen families of alcoholics even when they live far apart. These unfortunate people are probably dependent on alcohol from the first drink.

When alcohol interacts with prescription over the counter drugs it usually results in negative health effects most especially liver damage as the main organ affected.

Before using this drug advise your doctor if you are allergic to any other drug or substance, if you are using dietary or herbal supplements, are pregnant, plan to be or are breastfeeding, if you have an increased white blood count, eczema or lymphoma.

Side Effects

Less serious side effects are burning, flaking, itching, pain, peeling, rash, redness scaling, skin inflammation, skin irritation, stinging or tingling. If these occur call your physician for advice.

Serious side effects are severe allergic reactions such as hives difficult breathing, tight chest, swelling of the mouth, face, lips or tongue, blistering, cracking, crusting, draining, excessive pain, oozing, scabbing of the skin or swelling. If these occur get emergency medical help.

This site serves as an information source only and does not dispense medical advice or any other kind of advice. If you are seeking medical advice you are advised to consult your own physician.

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