Can I drink alcohol while taking lansoprazole enteric-coated tablets?
Disease description:
I'm taking lansoprazole enteric-coated tablets due to stomach discomfort. There's an important social event tonight where I'll need to drink some alcohol. Is it okay to drink alcohol while taking this medication? I'm worried it might cause problems.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Generally, it is not recommended to consume alcohol while taking lansoprazole enteric-coated tablets.
Lansoprazole enteric-coated tablets are primarily used to treat gastrointestinal disorders such as duodenal ulcers, reflux esophagitis, and gastric ulcers, which are often accompanied by damage to the gastric mucosa. Alcohol is an irritant that can stimulate the gastric mucosa and may worsen mucosal damage, leading to exacerbation or recurrence of the condition.
If lansoprazole enteric-coated tablets are taken together with alcohol, they may interact and increase the risk of adverse reactions. Alcohol-induced irritation can increase gastric acid secretion, potentially counteracting the acid-suppressing effect of lansoprazole enteric-coated tablets, thus affecting their therapeutic efficacy. Moreover, long-term or excessive alcohol consumption can impair liver function, affecting drug metabolism and potentially causing abnormally elevated levels of lansoprazole in the body, thereby increasing the risk of side effects such as headache, nausea, and diarrhea.
While taking lansoprazole enteric-coated tablets, patients should also pay attention to dietary adjustments and avoid consuming spicy, greasy, or other irritating foods to prevent irritation of the gastric mucosa.
