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- Copyright (c) 1991-92,1993 Tribune Media Services, Inc.
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- A Resource About Alcohol and Medicines
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- Alcoholic beverages are a part of the social scene for most people, frequently
- imbibed without a second thought as part of a fine meal or business lunch. But
- when medications also form part of the regular health schedule of an
- individual, the combination of alcohol and certain medicines may result in
- undesirable effects. In some cases the action of the medication may be
- reduced, while in other the effects can be increased to potentially dangerous
- levels. In all there are about 100 prescription medicines that can produce
- unwanted effects when mixed with alcohol. That makes a new booklet produced by
- the National Council on Patient Information and Education (NCPIE) so important
- for you to read. It is entitled "Alcohol and Medicines: Ask Before You Mix"
- and it is part of this month's effort to get you to "Talk About Your
- Medicines". It contains an easy to understand chart that describes the effects
- of mixing alcohol with various types of medication, as well as the factors
- that determine how these affects occur. You can obtain your free copy of this
- brochure by sending your request along with a stamped self addressed business
- sized envelope to NCPIE, Department AB, 666 Eleventh Street NW, Suite 810,
- Washington, DC 20001. You will find the information most useful.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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