Xenazine Alcohol Interaction
Xenazine Alcohol
Xenazine generic name tetrabenazine is given to a drug that reduces the amount of certain chemicals in the body that are overly active in people with Huntington’s disease and is used to treat Huntington’s chorea which is uncontrolled muscle movements.
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 severe or untreated depression, suicidal thoughts, liver disease, past or present breast cancer, heart disease or recent heart attack, personal or family history of Long QT syndrome.
Side Effects
Less serious side effects are insomnia, anxious, irritable, drowsy, tired, mild nausea, breast swelling or nausea, cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing or sore throat. . 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, extremely drowsy, mood or behaviour changes, suicidal thoughts, tremor, restless muscle movements in the eyes, tongue, jaw or neck, trouble swallowing,, balance problems, dizzy, faint, fast or pounding heartbeat, stiff muscles, tender, weak with fever or flu sysmptoms, dark coloured urine, changes in urination, swelling, weight gain short of breath. 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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