Re: Forbidden Alcohol
From: Anon. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 3 Jan 2003 09:07:00 -0600 (CST)
Hi Chele:
Actually, my understanding is that it's not strictly forbidden to drink
whilst on Glucophage -- you're just not supposed to drink to excess
(more than usual). Alcohol does have a detrimental effect on the liver,
and it's chock-full of carbs, but it's not disallowed. The stickers on
the medication bottles are, for simplicity's sake, abbreviated -- if you
go to the Glucophage Web site (don't have it in front of me), the
"rules" are spelled out more completely.
Sorry to have not written before NYEve! Hope you had a good celebration
anyway :-)
At Mon, 30 Dec 2002, Chele wrote:
>
>I admit...I have never been the sort of person to enjoy alcohol in
>abundance. I was always the sort of person who would have a glass of wine
>or a margarita during dinner every 6 months or so, literally. I have never
>imbibed alcohol on any sort of regular basis.
>
>However, the prospects of not being able to have a glass of champagne this
>NYE is bothering me (last year, I had a single sip). ;-) Last week, DH and
>I went out for dinner at an Italian restaurant and I took such a small sip
>of his wine, just to taste it on my lips...it was so good! (forbidden
>fruit, perhaps)
>
>Are we to NEVER have a drink at all while on Metformin? What if we're on it
>for the rest of our lives? I feel a little ridiculous asking these
>questions, but I don't know who else to ask. No, alcohol certainly isn't
>necessary in life, but I'd like to know that I can have a single glass of
>wine or champagne once a year and not damage my liver or become ill as a
>result.
>
>What's the deal? Any opinions?
>Chele
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