steroids and alcohol?

Everyday living
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Hi, I’m on high dose steroids for five days. Its day two today. As its weekend id like a couple of glasses of wine tonight and tomorrow…do you think this is okay? Just might relax me and help me sleep? Xxx

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Hi

I drunk after my first dose and it didn’t seem to affect me. But I come from a family that think it is appropriate to bring me beer in hospital! But to be honest, after the second and 3rd dose I didn’t feel very well, food and drink weren’t appealing at all.

I don’t think I’ve helped you at all!

Best of luck!

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Hi

I drunk after my first dose and it didn’t seem to affect me. But I come from a family that think it is appropriate to bring me beer in hospital! But to be honest, after the second and 3rd dose I didn’t feel very well, food and drink weren’t appealing at all.

I don’t think I’ve helped you at all!

Best of luck!

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Lisa - I have had a drink before on steroids - not like a session, but a few glasses I am sure should be fine (well I was OK) - Enjoy xx

And anon - what kind of family do you come from? Wont bring you beer in hospital? that is outrageous!!

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Thanks. It definitely won’t be a session. Struggle to do them at the best of times due to age I think…just can’t handle it!!! Haha. Was just thinking a bottle spread over a couple of nights. X x x

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Hello there,and Summer is coming.I’ve had more steroids than an American cyclist over the years, but didn’t bother boozing until the course was over, purely so I didn’t piddle more than I needed to,so they stayed in me for as long as possible.Nobody told me to do this,but I wanted to get the maximum benefit.

Wb

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Hi Lisalou

I’ve had high dose steroids a couple of times - felt completely jittery and like I was on fast-forward when I was on them. Didn’t even think of drinking - too out of it already. So please post and say how you felt after a couple of glasses of wine - and how you felt the next day. Would be fascinating to know if wine has a relaxing effect and if you have to pay for it later.

Thanks, s

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Think you may be ok at the start - I did have a few glasses of vino after the 1st couple of nights but after that I had a bit of nausea which put me off drink and food, but it will pass…good luck…

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i take it your on oaral steroids and not iv. I have drunk on both. (dont tell the hospital hehe) iv was fine and saying dont tell the hospital i think they could smell it on me after my 3+hour disapering act. But i did find on oral steroids it made me feal very sick very quickly but all people are diffrent so you might be fine. Give it a go im sure you will find out one way or another james

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Thanks all…i shall be sampling some tonight, purely for medicinal purposes and it will of course be red wine as I believe it has healing qualities :stuck_out_tongue: haha! I think I have drunk on them before if I’m honest but can’t quiteremember! X x x

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Hi! I’m actually on prednisolone too, so I totally get where you’re coming from. Honestly, a glass or two of wine isn’t the end of the world, especially if it helps you unwind a bit—just don’t go overboard. Steroids can already mess with your stomach, blood pressure, and sleep, and alcohol can kinda amplify that. I usually keep it super light if I drink—like one glass max—and make sure I’ve had food and lots of water.

So yeah, if you’re feeling okay and your doc didn’t say strict no-alcohol, a little wine to chill probably won’t hurt. Just listen to your body and maybe avoid mixing it too late if you’re already wired from the meds. Hope you get some proper rest tonight, babe! :kiss_mark: