Disopyramide Alcohol Interaction, What is Disopyramide and side effects

Disopyramide alcohol interaction speaks to what is Disopyramide and side effects.

Disopyramide, is the generic name and is also sold under other brand names. These drugs belong to the family of drugs known as Antiarrhythmic.

It is prescribed for the treatment of abnormal heart rhythms.

No drinking not even moderate alcohol consumption is advised while taking this drug.

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. Anything more than that, 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 starting advise your physician of any allergies, if you have untreated or uncontrolled epilepsy, a bone marrow disorder, paralytic ileus, intestinal blockage, clozapine infection or immune suppression medication, heart disease, heart rhythm disorder, high blood pressure, history of heart attack or stroke, epilepsy, seizure, lung disease, liver disease, kidney disease, diabetes, bone marrow disorder, blood cell disorder, enlarged prostate, urinary problems, glaucoma or a history of smoking.

Considerations

Do not use if pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Do not use if allergic to the drug.

This drug can worsen heart failure or trigger severely low blood pressure.

In rare instances this drug may cause a reduction in blood sugar levels.

Common Side Effects

Heart failure, low blood pressure, urinary difficulty, dry mouth, throat or nose, constipation and blurred vision.

Less Common Side Effects

Urination, dizziness, fatigue, headache, nervousness, breathing difficulties, chest pain, nausea, stomach pain, bloating, gas, appetite loss, diarrhea, vomiting, itching, rashes, muscle weakness, aches and pains, not feeling well, low blood potassium levels, increases in blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels and dry eyes.

Rare Side Effects

Male impotence, painful urination, reduced heart activity, anemia, reduced white blood cell counts, sleepless, depression, psychotic reactions, liver inflammation, yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, numbness and tingling in the hands or feet, elevated blood urea nitrogen, low blood sugar, fever, swollen and painful male breasts, drug allergy and glaucoma.

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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