Developing strong, healthy habits can greatly contribute to your livelihood. This article covers some a base of knowledge to help cultivate and strengthen some lifesaving habits. It is important to note that under no circumstances should medications be mixed with alcohol. There are several less than predictable side effects that could potentially jeopardize your personal health. I have conducted a small amount of research concerning this particular topic in order to provide some valuable information that can help keep you safe. Listed below is a short list of common medications and some of the potential side effects when mixed with drinking.

Benadryl

• Commonly used for allergies, congestion, and cold symptoms, Benadryl is an easily attainable over the counter medication. However, when accompanied with alcohol it could have some undesirable side effects. Some possible reactions could include profound dizziness and drowsiness.

Xanax

• Xanax is medication used to relieve anxiety, sleeplessness, seizures, and panic disorders. Without going into too much detail, Xanax, like alcohol slows the heart rate. Double dipping can have some serious ramifications of extremely low heart rate, low rate of breathing and as you might infer, possibly death.

Ibuprofen

• This over the counter medication is a common anti-inflammatory painkiller. However, in large quantities this can provide a detrimental impact on the liver. When taken with alcohol the impact is even worse. Additional to liver failure, this severe combination can cause stomach ulcers and death.

Tylenol

• An often used painkiller, Tylenol otherwise known as acetaminophen, can also be toxic to the liver. When coupled with alcohol, one should expect side effects of extreme nausea and abdominal pain. Additionally, there is a possibility of liver failure.

Vyvanse

• A common medication for ADHD, vyvanse, should never be mixed with alcohol As it is a strong stimulant, it will likely overwhelm the depressant effects of alcohol. As cool as this may sound, there is an increased risk of alcohol poisoning. Accompanying that side effect is the experience of heightened side effects of Vyvanse such as rapid heart rate, a hard time breathing, and high blood pressure.

Overall is it is important to not take this matter lightly. Mixing medication and alcohol is not safe. This list does not by any means cover the wide variety of possible combinations, please consult your doctor for more information concerning mixing medication and alcohol.