List of drugs that can be harmful if they are mixed with alcohol
- Antihistamines (for colds and allergies): BENADRYL, CLARITIN
- Over-the-counter pain medication: TYLENOL
- Prescription pain medication: PERCOCET, DEMEROL, VICODI
- NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs): ADVIL, ALEVE
- Bronchodilators (for asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema): PROVENTIL, PRIMATENE MIST
- Beta blockers (for lowering blood pressure): LOPRESSOR, INDERAL
- Nitrates (for lowering blood pressure): NITROGLYCERIN
- Statins (for lowering cholesterol): LIPITOR, ZOCOR
- MAO inhibitors (for treating depression and anxiety): NARDIL, PARNATE
- Anti-anxiety drugs: ATIVAN, XANAX, VALIUM
- Histamine blockers (for acid reflux and heartburn): TAGAMET, PEPCID, ZANTAC
REMEMBER: This is not a complete list. Ask your doctor if there are any potential drug/alcohol interactions that you are concerned about.
