Vaprisol Alcohol Interaction
Vaprisol Alcohol
Vaprisol generic name conivaptan is a drug which reduces the level of a hormone that regulates the balance of water and sodium in the body as high levels of this hormone can cause an imbalance that results in low sodium levels and fluid retention.
It is used to treat hyponatremia which is low sodium level and improves urine flow without causing the body to lose too much sodium when urinating.
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, have congestive heart failure, liver or kidney disease, are alcoholic or are malnourished.
Side Effects
Less serious side effects are mild fever, headache, diarrhea or vomiting.. 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, feeling faint, low potassium symptoms such as confusion, uneven heart rate, extreme thirst, increased urination, leg discomfort, muscle weakness or limping, trouble speaking, trouble swallowing, weakness, mood changes, muscle spasm, weakness in arms or legs, seizure, pain, redness, swelling at injection site, rapid weight gain or pain or burning when urinating.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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