Nucleoside Analog Alcohol Interaction

Nucleoside Analog Alcohol

Nucleoside Analog belongs to a family of drugs known as nucleoside analogs which is used to treat myelodysplastic syndromes which include certain kinds of anemia or leukemia and works by blocking cell growth.

Do not use this drug if you have had previous allergies to this type of drug.

If alcohol is consumed while using the side effects of dizziness and blurred vision may be intensified. It is suggested that alcohol not be used not even moderate consumption.

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. Anything more than that 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 over the counter drugs it usually results in negative health effects most especially liver damage as the main organ affected.

Before starting this drug advise your physician if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, are breast feeding, taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, dietary supplement or if you have liver or kidney problems.

Side Effects

Less serious side effects are constipation, cough, diarrhea, dizziness, hair loss, headache, joint or muscle pain, loss of appetite, nausea, stomach pain, upset stomach, trouble sleeping or vomiting. If these occur call your physician for advice.

Serious side effects are severe allergic reactions such as rash, hives, itching, difficult breathing, tight chest, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, change in urination, chest pain, confusion, depression, difficulty swallowing, fainting, irregular heartbeat, fever, chills, sore throat, numbness of arms and legs, one side weakness, redness at injection site, headache, dizziness, stomach pain, vomiting, short of breath, sores in mouth, bruising, bleeding, tiredness, weakness, changes in vision or speech.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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