Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol with Medicines

For your safety, follow all medication instructions. It’s likely that your doctor or pharmacist has customized your prescription drug’s dosage or schedule just for you. To avoid choking or gagging when taking a large pill, or one that disintegrates rapidly, be sure to take it with a full glass of water to wash it down thoroughly. Is there an instruction you don’t understand? Something that contradicts what you’ve heard before? If so, speak up. Take charge by getting answers from your doctor or medical professional and pharmacist....