AboutMargot RN BScN GNC Expertise GERONTOLOGY (NURSING ISSUES RELATED TO THE ELDERY) I have 15+ years experience working with the elderly. I would be pleased to offer any assistance I can. My areas of expertise include: Gerontology / Geriatrics, Long Term Care, Community Nursing, Palliative Care, Private Nursing Services, Intermediate / Extended Care. I also have a personal interest in Homeopathic and Eastern Medicine. If I can not answer your question I`ll do my best to direct you to an appropriate resource. Thank you.
Experience I have fifteen years experience in Gerontological Nursing both in the community, and in Long Term Care. I have worked as a General Duty Nurse, a Nurse Manager, and a Nursing Consultant in Long Term Care and Community Nursing.I have a great deal of experience working with, assessing, and educating in the field of Gerontology (Nursing the Elderly). I am familiar with the challenges associated with Dementia (Alzheimer's), Chronic and Terminal illnesses, and the stresses of residential homes Experience in the area 20 years of Long Term Care and Community Nursing, specialising in Geriatrics, Gerontology and PalliativeCare.
Education/Credentials Registered Nurse , Certified Gerontological Nurse, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Question I was wondering would you please explain to me: what will happen to you if
took medicine with wine?
Thanks
Answer Hi Cameron,
It really depends on the medication. Alcohol has it's own side-effects like dehydration, blood thinning and sedation etc and when mixed with certain medications it can lead to potentially lethal consequences. If you mix booze and narcotic analgesics it could cause severe respiratory depression which could lead you to stop breathing all together.
I can't list all the potential combinations and side-effects here so it's always best not to mix pills and booze, or if you have to take a medication for a long time, just discuss alcohol use with a pharmacist to be safe.
