the Effect of Drinking Alcohol While Taking Statins

Statins and alcohol, each of these, are associated with liver damage. Drinking alcohol can also raise cholesterol levels. Thus, consuming alcohol with statins not only increases the risk of liver damage, but also reduces the efficacy of statins, in reducing cholesterol level.

Drinking alcohol while taking statins can increase risk of liver damage

Drug Interaction with Alcohol

The effects of alcohol, when consumed with certain drugs, can be life-threatening. Hence it is important to be aware of potential alcohol-drug interactions. Read More

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