In these Christmas holidays, which are characterized by family dinners and get-togethers with friends, food and drink undoubtedly play the main role. And not just the nougats, mantecados and polvorones, but also those alcoholwhose uptake increases during the Christmas season.
Given this scenario, many people find themselves in a situation of being under pressure Treatment with ibuprofenbe it for something specific or for a few days, and want a beer. Therefore, it is important to know that the combination of drugs and alcohol is not safe for the body.
The interaction between both agents multiplies the risk of damage to vital organs and systems. While excessive alcohol consumption in itself leads to the occurrence of diseases such as hepatitis, pancreatitis, gastritis, gout, osteoporosis, hypoglycemia and other diseases in various body systems, the addition of ibuprofen leads to an increase stomach irritation and the frequency of side effects.
The Barcelona College of Pharmacists emphasizes that the danger varies depending on alcohol consumption patterns. When taken occasionally, the metabolism of ibuprofen is reduced, which increases the time the drug stays in the body increases its toxicityespecially if the recordings are close together. According to nurse Jorge Martín, this is because “since there is a prolongation of action, one dose can overlap with another, increasing the level of ibuprofen in the blood.”
On the contrary, chronic alcohol consumption triggers the opposite effect: the body accelerates the general metabolism and this leads to this The drug loses effectiveness. As a result, the person may tend to increase the dose of ibuprofen or shorten the intervals, creating a risk of abuse.
In addition, Martín (@jorge_enfermedico on his social networks) emphasizes that “one of the main side effects is the consumption of ibuprofen together with alcohol erosion or various injuries which are produced in the stomach lining.
The most immediate risk of both compounds mixing is in the stomach. Ibuprofen and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) damage the stomach lining. If alcohol is added, which also promotes acid secretion, the damage to the joints is doubled: the frequency of complaints such as: Heartburn, stomach pain, nausea and indigestion.
In the most severe scenarios, this interaction can cause problems Stomach ulcers or digestive bleeding, situations requiring hospital treatment. The risk of such complications increases in people with a history of digestive problems, those who regularly consume alcohol, or those who frequently use ibuprofen.
He liver It is the other organ at particular risk because it is responsible for processing both alcohol and medications. Its overload can lead to this Liver toxicitya damage that worsens with alcohol abuse. The cardiovascular system is also exposed to impairment: mixing ibuprofen and alcohol is associated with increased high blood pressure and possible kidney complications in predisposed individuals.
Experts agree that mixing ibuprofen and alcohol should be avoided at all costs. If you occasionally consume an alcoholic drink, this is the safest option wait several hours before resorting to an anti-inflammatory agent. In the case of habitual or high consumption, prior medical consultation is absolutely necessary before self-medication. Contrary to popular belief, neither the use of medications such as ibuprofen nor the consequences of alcohol consumption should be trivialized.
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