PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for January, 2003: Re: Forbidden Alcohol

Re: Forbidden Alcohol

From: sally (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 11 Jan 2003 19:51:05 -0600 (CST)

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Hi Chele,

I don't beleive that alchohol is completely forbidden while on Metformin/Glucophage.

My doctor (endocrinologist) is perfectly aware that I have one small glass of red wine nearly every day.... and supports this, even though I also take gluc.

I think the key here is moderation. A glass of wine or other alcohol with a meal should be perfectly fine - as should the occassional glass of champagne, etc. This is quite different from driknking excessively which certainly is prohibited.

If for some reason I am going to drink more than usual, I just skip the gluc dose just prior to and just after the drinking. But this is extremely rare - I hate the feelnig of getting drunk, or even tipsy. BUt I DO ENJOY a glass of excellent wine!

Best wishes

--
Sally

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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