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Posted 12/28/2014 2:40 PM (GMT 0)
I have not had a drink in over a year, and before that it was maybe once every three months, because of all the meds I take. I know it doesn't hurt to have a couple sips of wine, or champagne to celebrate something, which I do occasionally, but I was wondering what everyone else does?
Posted 12/28/2014 2:51 PM (GMT 0)
I haven't drank more than 2 of anything in 13 years.And I rarely drink anything.

I had a glass of wine Thanksgiving and a glass of wine Christmas Eve.

Occasionally I'll have a Beer and a Burger for lunch.

I take 9 prescriptions so I probably shouldn't drink anything.

Take care,

Rick
Posted 12/28/2014 3:17 PM (GMT 0)
I don't drink beer never could quite stand the taste of it, plus I don't like carbonation (bothers the ears) so I don't drink soda pop either! Hate the taste of any type of cola flavor! I do enjoy a nice glass of wine now and then, especially fond of the German white wines! Also like the taste of Apfelkorn a German apple liquor in the fall and winter, it is excellent sipped plain over ice or a little shot glass put into a piping hot mug of apple cider with a cinnamon stick is also really good! In the summer time a big glass of orange juice with just half a shot (or less) of peach schnapps mixed in , ( just enough so you can taste the peach) I think is a really nice refreshing drink! I don't drink any of these very often! I just don't imbibe in the spirits very much, but when I do these are the ones I usually prefer!

White Beard
Posted 12/28/2014 3:38 PM (GMT 0)
No, because of the strenght of some of my medications and all the stomach issues I have, I do not drink, plus on my fathers side there are alcoholics.
With it being hard to get these scripts I don't risk trying alcohol. Plus I just don't like the taste of anything with liquor, never acquired the taste for it....
Posted 12/28/2014 5:09 PM (GMT 0)
Some medications are absolutely contraindicated to consume ANY alcohol, so you really need to be aware of the warnings on the medications. I know that one of mine says any consumption of alcohol potentiates the sedative and respiratory effects of both the medication and alcohol......so NO alcohol whatsoever.
Posted 12/29/2014 5:19 AM (GMT 0)
I rarely drink. Maybe 4 mixed drinks all year and a glass of wine tonight. I think anything in moderation can be okay...providing you take precautions.
I wont take my pm muscle relaxer because I had the wine. As the others have mentioned, mixing anything that relaxes your breathing can go badly.
Posted 12/29/2014 10:48 AM (GMT 0)
Not at all. Figure I run enough risk with dependence /addiction issues coming from a family rife with alcoholics and drug addicts and never taking the first drink leaves me free from the worry of having to take the last! Lol besides I'm wobbly enough on my natural 2 bad knees.
Posted 12/29/2014 12:14 PM (GMT 0)
I drank maybe five or six times a year at most back when I was on no medications, so as soon as I started to be on pain medications, it was no big deal to stop completely, and I haven't had a drink since then (six months ago--wow, has it only been six months since my life changed?).

In fact, it seems I spend most of my time now working out amounts and medications that will make me feel as sober and unaffected as possible, and anything that makes me feel the least little bit "medicated" quickly gets adjusted.
Posted 12/29/2014 4:38 PM (GMT 0)
No, same background issue as Nevrthesame, but if I were ever tempted it would be by those delicious sounding descriptions by Whitebeard!
Posted 12/29/2014 4:47 PM (GMT 0)
My husband makes wine,beer, and if it was legal to distill he would make whiskey too. Not that we r big drinkers, with four little ones around who has time. But he enjoys the process of making the stuff. We give lots away for Christmas/birthdays. I like a nice blueberry beer from time to time.
Posted 12/29/2014 7:51 PM (GMT 0)
If any of you are taking Opana , you are not supposed to consume ANY alcohol, because even a little can be lethal. Just a heads up if you taking that particular med.
Posted 12/29/2014 11:43 PM (GMT 0)
I drink 1-2 beers a day. According to some medical articles that's the right amount for " moderation". Too much has been made of what the proper amount of alcohol conssumption is in my book . . . Q
Posted 12/30/2014 1:08 AM (GMT 0)
Not anymore. Meds obviously being one reason, but the GI issues being the main reason. TPN is awful for the liver, it can actually cause liver failure as a side effect, so no drinks for me.

In college I did a bit. I was in a sorority which meant lots of parties. We also had a sober driving program each weekend where 4 sisters would go in pairs to pick up sisters within a 10 mile radius. I did this program more than the required 2x a semester. Worked for me because I would cover another sisters shift, and she would do one of my assignments for that week-clean the kitchen, the chapter room, and so on.

I will admit, I do miss having a drink now and then. My dad and sister love unusual beers, and I did as well. My liver better thank me!
Posted 12/30/2014 10:07 PM (GMT 0)
I accidentally posted my reply as a new thread!! Hopefully someone can delete that for me. :D

I take Opana ER 30mgs twice a day. My husband and I used to go for long drives at least three times a month and find a good micro-brewery for lunch. He also brews beer at home.

I've always been a social drinker, not much for regular use at home except with certain meals, but I've really missed being able to have a good beer! So what I do (PMD knows) is take my morning dose at 6:00 am, and if I'm going to drink we do a late lunch, between 2-3 pm, and I just order a beer sample. Generally they are 2-4 oz, and the bonus is that most places won't even charge me for it!

So for myself, this has worked fine and I've not had any problems drinking it, even taking Opana. But the person who said not to drink if you take it is correct, Opana is water soluble and the time release mechanism can be completely destroyed by drinking even a little bit of alcohol. I think because I drink late in the dosing period, with a large meal, AND a very small amount it's been ok. At least I get to pretend to be part of the party with my micro-beer.

I have given your post a heading so people will know what its about.
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