Ketotifen Alcohol Interaction
Ketotifen Alcohol
Ketotifen is the generic name given to drops used for temporary prevention of itching of the eyes due to allergies and are known as a antihistamine and mast cell stabilizer which work by blocking the release of chemicals from cells involved in allergic reactions.
It is suggested moderate drinking only while using this drug as the drug’s effectiveness may be decreased and the side effects may be increased.
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 or 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.
Side Effects
Less serious side effects are burning, dry eyes, eye discharge, eyelid disorder, flu like symptoms, headache, infection of the mucous membrane around the eye, inflammation of the cornea, itching, nasal congestion, red eyes, runny nose, light sensitive, sore throat, stinging or tearing of the eyes. 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, severe eye pain or swelling or trouble breathing.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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