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Alcohol after BP tablets safe?”
I am a 35-year-old male. I took Amlong 5 mg and Concor 2.5 mg today morning for BP. My current BP is around 117/79. I already consumed about 60–70 ml alcohol diluted with water. I want to know if it is safe to drink more or should I stop now. I have no other major health issues
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With your BP meds, alcohol can cause an extra drop in BP and dizziness, even if you feel fine now.
For now, avoid any more alcohol today and stay well hydrated.
You can book a consultation I’ll guide you step by step on safe limits and timing with your medicines.
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Drinking alcohol while on Blood Pressure medications like Amlodipine (Amlong) and Bisoprolol (Concor) is clinically risky. Alcohol acts as a vasodilator and a depressant, which can cause an unpredictable drop in blood pressure when combined with your tablets, leading to dizziness, fainting, or even an irregular heartbeat
Next Steps
Stop Further Consumption: Do not drink any more alcohol tonight. 60–70 ml is already a significant amount when combined with daily BP tablets.
Hydration: Drink plenty of plain water to help your body process the alcohol. Avoid caffeine (coffee/energy drinks) as they can further strain your heart and affect BP.
Monitor Vitals: Keep a close watch on how you feel over the next few hours. If you feel extreme dizziness, chest pain, or cold clammy skin, seek medical help immediately.
Long-term Habit: Alcohol is a major trigger for long-term Hypertension. For better BP control and to eventually reduce your medication dose, it is best to limit alcohol to rare, minimal occasions or avoid it entirely.
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Better to stop alcohol in any form. If taken continuously, it damages every part of the body, from liver, gastrointestinal system, brain, limbs, blood vessels, nerves, heart,etc.
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Hello. It is strongly advised that you stop drinking further alcohol immediately.
Alcohol can increase blood pressure and lowering the effects of these medication.
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Do not consume more alcohol
Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
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