Alcohol and Metfornin

[cr1979]

I was just wondering what people’s advice on this is? I have been on Metfornin for 8 weeks since I was diagnosed with T2. I’m not a big drinker but I wonder if anyone drinks alcohol on their meds? I’m sure they do? I’m going to a Halloween party on Saturday night and was maybe going to have a few drinks. Has anyone has any adverse reactions when they have had one or 2 drinks? If you do have a drink on these what way would you take your tablets on that day?

 

[DaveB]

Hi. I've taken Metformin SR for many years and do drink low levels of alcohol with no apparent problem. It's your decision but I suspect low level drinking for most people wouldn't have any effect but I'm not an expert.

 

[chaoticcar]

I take metformin SR and I drink red wine at weekend and I have never had any problems I have about 2 glasses in an evening
Carol

 

[cr1979]

Thanks! 🙂

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Have you checked the Patient Information Leaflet in the box of your tablets @cr1979 ?

That should have a list of precautions etc. and include any possible advice around alcohol I would imagine?